b'Music VenuesTHE TOWNSEND ABBEYHear song- Gallery, home to the Native Americans of East 1 writers and storytellers perfect their craftTN Collection and the East TN Mountain Culture at The Townsend Abbey. Beginning life as aexhibits; the Historic Village, home to 13 historic wedding chapel, this European-style pub on thebuildings furnished according to the period; and banks of the Little River prides itself on craftthe Transportation Gallery, showcasing early beers, tasty bites, and family-friendly entertain- modes of transportation from the area. The ment. Local music on the patio or in the GreatGreat Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is a Hall makes the Abbey a great place to escape.museum whose mission is to preserve, interpret Just sit by the river and take it all in. To checkand share the history and culture of the diverse out the menu, see the upcoming calendar, orpeople and Native Americans who have inhabited sign up for updates, visit townsendabbey.com. the Southern Appalachians, including the Great THE SHED SMOKEHOUSE AND JUKESmoky Mountains National Park. The Heritage 2 JOINTLocated adjacent to the SmokyCenter offers exhibitions and programs forMountain Harley-Davidson dealer, the Shededucational and cultural enrichment. For the Smokehouse and Juke Joint is Maryvilles bestmost current list of events and center hours, spot for entertainment. They have everyvisit: gsmheritagecenter.org.Tennessee Vols football game, great music, andROCKY BRANCH MOUNTAIN MUSIC the friendliest people in the south! Part of the4 Rocky Branch Community Club, Inc., is a Tennessee Music Pathways, The Shed hosts bikenon-profit organization dedicated to the nights, concerts, and many special events. Musicpreservation and promotion of Appalachian lovers will flock to their Concert Series includingmusical heritage. Once a small schoolhouse, the tribute bands, regional performers, and indoorRocky Branch building became a community and outdoor concerts. Over the years, The Shedcenter and the home for Rocky Branch Mountain has built a reputation for providing a fantastic,Music in 1996. Their very popular Friday Night down-home, East Tennessee experience. Jams start at 6:00 PM each Friday night and run Bring your chair for an outdoor concert, orderuntil the last person leaves. The former school the brisket sandwich smoked on the premisesbuilding comes alive with the sound of genuine and made to order, grab a cold beer, and letbluegrass, old-time gospel, country, the music feed your soul. For the most current Appalachian, and mountain music, as pickers, information and to purchase tickets, visit:grinners, and singers from miles around gather.theshedtickets.com. Visiting musicians are always welcome! Sessions THE GSM HERITAGE CENTER Take aare informal and limited to acoustic instruments 3 step back in time with a visit to the Greatonly. Occasionally, Rocky Branch offers plugged Smoky Mountains Heritage Center to celebratein music from the stage in the old gymnasium. the cultural heritage of East Tennessee and theThese events are scheduled well in advance with Great Smoky Mountains region. Bluegrass,various groups set to perform. Rocky Branch storytelling, or tribute bands, their concerts andMountain Music relies on donations made at the events, including the Sunset Series duringdoor to keep the community center open. ToCHRISTI summer months, guide you on a historic journeymake a donation or find out more information, through time. While visiting the Heritage Center,go to: rockybranchmountainmusic.com. youll also have the opportunity to view the Main800.525.6834 |47'