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hey say with each New Year, comes new changes. I would say that is definitely true in this New Year. 2021 was, let’s just say, an interesting year. Not only for communities, businesses, friends, and neighbors but for myself as well. If I could take a few minutes of your time, I would like to introduce myself and share a bit of our team’s vision as the proud new owners of Thunder Roads® Tennessee/Kentucky. My name is Marcos Garza. Some of you have seen my name along with my law firm and yes, my face on the back cover of this great magazine for several years now. Just as it did for all of you, 2021 brought ups and downs. I am grateful to see another year in which my 4 children grew older, taller, and even during somewhat challenging times, they continue maturing into great human beings. I celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary with my partner in life, my beautiful, inside and out, wife Ramsey. My business has been blessed, not without challenges, but regardless, enabled us to employ 36 incredible team members. As a native of Tennessee, I’ve always sort of considered myself lucky to be a part of the community here and honored to have opportunities to give back. There is a closeness amongst the folks of Tennessee that can’t be explained. You just feel it. My love for the motorcycle community comes largely from my years spent in the Marine Corps. It seems anytime I am asked why I have this affinity for the riding community, I can only say, there was such a sense of brotherhood in the Corps and I feel that same camaraderie among riders. It drives me to want to support and uplift our motorcyclists, and like my brothers in the Corps, protect them. In 2021, I thought to myself, what can my team and I do to get more involved. To ensure we are supporting and advocating not only for the safety and rights of our motorcycle community but also building programs and supporting the needs that are important to them and their families.
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On the COVER By April Violet aka
A New Year…. A New You! By YOU, we mean US! You have probably been taught your entire life, don’t judge a book by its cover! Well, we are asking you to do exactly that! Thunder Roads® Tennessee and now also Kentucky, is proud to show you our ‘NEW LOOK’ We are excited to share all that is coming in 2022. But first, let’s introduce you to the incredible five riders who we are proud to have on the cover of our first issue, as the new owners of Thunder Roads® Tennessee and Kentucky.
Meet Nathan Lee Jones, AKA ‘Pid’. Nathan was born in Ohio, grew up in Monticello, Kentucky, and has lived in Clinton TN for the past 40 years. Nathan is our Veteran rider. We say that with the utmost respect because he deserves it after spending 8 years on submarines in the Navy. Nathan is deeply involved with the Time Warp Vintage Motorcycle Club based out of Knoxville, TN. Some folks rescue animals, Nathan rescues bikes. Amongst those he’s returned to their glory were a 1977 Honda Goldwing, 1976 Yamaha RD400c, 1972 Triumph Trident and of course the 1978 Goldwing that he affectionately calls “Hunley” which was his choice for the cover picture. Nathan is retired after 40 years of particle accelerator work. When he’s not saving motorcycles from the depths of despair, Nathan enjoys time with his wife Judy and his two daughters, Melissa and Olivia. His motto in life, “Love ‘em all….Let God sort ‘em out!” Thank you for your service, Nathan.
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Next up, Mr. Ross William Long, better known as ‘Scobey’. Scobey is a native of Tennessee. Born and raised in Oak Ridge. Scobey’s love of riding started at age 6 when his uncles all chipped in and bought him and his brother their first dirt bike. Considering his older cousin spent countless hours teaching Scobey how to ride out in a field, it is no surprise that it led him to Stunt Riding! He isn’t just a stunt rider; he is part of an entire team of stunt riders called ‘Humble Heroes’ This incredible group of young men do more than wheelies, stoppies, and switchbacks. They devote their time to local children in hopes of inspiring them to spend time learning to ride as opposed to sitting in front of a screen. Motorcycles are not just a hobby for Scobey. They are life. He spends his days working in his motorcycle shop, Coast Motorsports, or promoting his new clothing business, Humble Hero Apparel. If he isn’t working or stunting, he is with family. That consists of his 4 children or his MC family, C2C (Coast 2 Coast). They also do so much with young people in their local community. When asked, why do what you do? Scobey smiles that big infectious smile and replies, “It’s simple. I just want to give back to the community and spread the joy that motorcycles and stunt riding have brought to me.”
If you are wondering who the bearded guy sitting on the 2016 Street Glide is, let us introduce you to Joe Losey. Joe’s actually from upstate New York, however, he has been a Tennessean for the past 42 years. If you ask Joe when he started riding, he will tell you at the age of 5 years old. If you ask his mom, she will say he learned to ride before he could walk. Talk about starting them young. Joe is as loyal to Harley-Davidson as they come. You could say, it is in his blood, literally. He has ridden Harley’s his entire life. Not just him. His grandfather, his aunts and uncles, however, Joe’s greatest influence, not just riding but in life, is his father. “He taught me how to be a man and live an honest and respectful life and no matter what, family always comes first.” What does Joe do for a living? We’ll give you one guess! Yep, he works for Harley-Davidson. Bootlegger HarleyDavidson to be exact. He is the Parts Manager and has been a part of Bootlegger for 17 years. The cover was shot right there at the dealership. So, a huge Thank You to them. Joe prefers to keep things simple, his favorite thing in life is his family, friends, and his precious grandbabies.
Before we introduce Maria. We would like to state that 20% of riders are women and rapidly climbing. Gone are the days that motorcycling is just for men. More and more women are discovering the empowerment and freedom being on two wheels gives them. Something here at Thunder Roads® TN/ KY, we not only support but encourage. Now, back to Maria. Maria Bordt to be exact. Maria is originally from Central New
Jersey. From there she spent 16 years in Lexington Kentucky. In 2014 she decided to call Knoxville TN her home. We fell in love with Maria’s answer to, “What got you into riding?” She very adamantly answered, “Oh it’s in my genes” Turns out her dad picked up her mom for their first date on his Kawasaki H4 750. Maria got her start on a Honda Spree. In 2016 her husband Andrew taught her to ride with a clutch. Maria and her husband love to ride together. So much so, they featured their bikes on their wedding invitation. (This confirms a saying we have here at the magazine, “Couples That Ride Together, Thrive Together”) We just gave you a glimpse into February’s issue….shhhh! As you can see on the cover, Maria is now riding her dream bike, a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T100. When she isn’t pulling on the throttle, she is educating young minds. She is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Carson-Newman University. As we mentioned she is married to the love of her life Andrew. Her stepdaughter Emilia their two dogs, Rocky and Topper complete their family. Maria, you are an inspiration to women everywhere and we are honored to tell your story. Some might say we saved the best for last. Definitely the cutest! Meet Harper. Where to start? This 8-year-old inspired all of us. She is a 3rd-grade honor student who started riding when she was 5 years old. She learned on a Yamaha PW50. When you ask an eightyear-old what her favorite motorcycles are and in between cartwheels and eating Swedish Fish, she nonchalantly answers, KTM’s and Husqvarna. You are left with your mouth open and the realization that her parents #understoodtheassignment (who doesn’t love Tik Tok references) It makes perfect sense considering her older brother, Hayden rides a Husqvarna TC85, Mom rides a Honda Rancher AND a Honda CRF110F. Dad also known as Chase, rides a Husqvarna TX300i. Oh, did we mention, bikes are Dad’s business. He works at Honda Yamaha Suzuki of Knoxville. No wonder riding is a family affair. Outside of riding her KTM 50sx, Harper is like any other energetic little girl. She enjoys playing with her Australian Shepherd, Fancy, and her 2 Lionhead Bunnies, Reece and Reba. When she isn’t out wakeboarding or getting her nails done, she’s watching her favorite motorcycle racers on TV, Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb. Yep, just like any other 8-year-old little girl! Harper, you are in a league of your own. Keep being AWESOME! The point of our Cover Story? To show that motorcyclists come from all walks of life. A variety of backgrounds and reasons to start riding. Thunder Roads® TN/KY loves the diversity that is in the motorcycle community, and we are committed to sharing it with you. WHAT we ride may be different, WHY we ride is the same!
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Forward, Into KENTUCKY By Indian Rider Bill
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ello Kentucky and welcome to the Thunder Roads® Tennessee family! Over the last several years, Thunder Roads® Tennessee has been proud to represent the motorcycle community across the Volunteer State. As the Nation’s largest, free, networked motorcycle magazine for over twenty-two years, Thunder Roads® Tennessee is excited to merge with Kentucky and become, Thunder Roads® Tennessee/Kentucky. Our expansion strategy into the Bluegrass state is simple; be where riders are. Whether that be on the roads, country stores, bike nights, rallies, or racetracks, look for us, we’ll be there. As we are now Kentucky’s only dedicated motorcycle magazine, expect to see significant content that supports all riders and the bikes that they explore on. From baggers, BMWs, small bores, dual-sport to flat trackers this is YOUR motorcycle magazine. Motorcycle tourism and destination riding are big parts of why we fill up our tanks and head in a direction, so with that in mind let’s start with Eastern Kentucky and some of the most popular rides in that area. East Kentucky is soon becoming the Mecca for Motorcycle Enthusiasts. The development of over 20 new riding trails is currently underway, coupled with that, an application for iPhone and Android is being rolled out. Imagine, at a touch of a button, you will be given all the Points of Interest and turn by turn GPS Navigation! Backroads of Appalachia, the non-profit organization which has been responsible for the development of this project in Eastern Kentucky, have 7 great riding trails already established, such as
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The Dragon Slayer (Hwy 160), The Copperhead Trail, The Rattlesnake 192, and The Slingshot, just to name a few. The Dragon Slayer has been named the 3rd most popular riding destination for Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Riders by Hog Magazine. Lynch Kentucky is the official starting point of the 20-mile route that meanders through the beautiful Kentucky countryside, up over the state’s highest mountain, Black Mountain at 4,145 feet, down and across the Virginia state line and ending in Appalachia, VA. Once on the road, the route boasts 226 curves on fresh pavement and is generally a non-technical ride. Meaning you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the ride instead of feeling like you’re flying a helicopter with both hands and feet pumping, braking, squeezing, and pushing your way through it. However, a word of caution, don’t get complacent, there are plenty of first gear turns. In Lynch, riders are invited to stop and visit places like Kings at the Dragon Slayer Welcome Center. Here, you’ll find an overview of the route, learn about the history of Lynch, KY and catch a glimpse of stops along the way. However, before you hit the road, be sure to sign their ‘Big Yellow Wall’. It currently has several thousand signatures of those who’ve stopped by. And of course, they have Dragon Slayer swag. Lots of it. Don’t leave without picking up a few momentums. You’ll be glad you did. Be sure to grab the current edition of Thunder Roads® Tennessee/Kentucky. It’s our first official distribution point in the state. For more information on Backroads of Appalachia and what Kentucky has to offer riders, visit backroadsofappalachia. org or follow them on Facebook. Of course, stay tuned as Thunder Roads ® Tennessee/Kentucky continues to update motorcyclists on what Kentucky has to offer.
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SPORTING CLAY COURSES
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By Indian Rider Bill
elcome to a New Year and a new Bullet Points. We have an exciting year ahead of us as we will continue writing about the mainstays of what to carry, why to carry, and how to carry while riding your bike, and we’re also going to include a variety of shooting sports topics. We know many riders like to shoulder a shotgun, afield or at a skeet, clay, or a trap range. Those who like to lob lead downrange at a steel silhouette to hear that affirming “clink” that lets them know they’re on target. Those who are captivated by the history and mystique of Cowboy shooting and those who like to shoot a fast-action pistol. As our magazine continues to evolve and expand, it makes sense that we include many other types of shooting opportunities for riders during, and off riding season. So, without further ado, let’s cover one of the types of shooting this time of year offers-Sporting Clays. Sporting Clay courses have been around since people have been swinging guns to track a target. In fact, if you want to develop the requisite skills, or build proficiency at shooting flushing birds, getting a bead on a zipping rabbit or taking a poke at a high flyer coming from behind, sporting clays is that developmental tool. And it’s fun! Sporting clays is one of those disciplines you can keep simple, or make more of it at your level of comfort. Meaning you can use that old pump gun you have or spend as much as you’d like for
that fancy over and under. Totally your call. A typical round of sporting clays involves arriving at a station to shoot clays that again, represent the game doing their thing-avoiding getting shot. I’m a simple man so why call it anything less. Upon arriving at a sporting clay facility, you’ll check-in, get ammo-if you need any, or rent a gun-if you need to, and then you’ll be on your way to the shooting stations. Here’s one of the perks-most courses will provide you with a golf cart to safely transport you, your firearm, ammo, and other things you’ll need for the day. It might not be a CVO, but you’ll be glad you have a ride. Courses have predetermined stations at which shooters position themselves on to be ready to shoot. A shooter can ask to “see one”, at which time a shooting partner or attendant, will activate a thrower. A clay and the gun are then loaded, the shooter calls “pull” and it’s game time. A clay is launched, the shooter tracks it and squeezes off a round. With some skill and luck, the clay will break or be pulverized by a dead-on shot. I’ve oversimplified it as the skill means, track, pass-through, and/or lead. And that’s where the fun is. Building skills and competence. After that the process is simple. Reload, shoot, tally up scores, and on to the next station. While the riding season slows during the winter months, riders still want to get out and about. Spending a day at a sporting clay range is a great way to be among friends whether they’re riders or not.
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HONORING A LOCAL HERO
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f you’ve listened to the radio anytime within the last 30 years in the East Tennessee area, you are familiar with the name ‘Billy Kidd’. You also would know the extent of the loss felt in our community after his passing on November 11th, 2020.
Billy, born William Winningham in Livingston TN, where he grew up, graduated from Livingston Academy, and later obtained his Bachelor of Science from UT Knoxville. After working at several radio stations around the region, he finally settled into his home at Knoxville’s Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ, where his radio career flourished for over 30 years. If asked, he would tell you the reason he got into radio was
to help people, to be a voice for those who didn’t have one. Without question, Billy Kidd, a radio legend, fulfilled that mission. To say Billy helped people, is an understatement. Changing people’s lives is more accurate. He was devoted to his community and gave selflessly to numerous organizations in the area. One of Billy’s most notable annual events was ‘Camping for Cans’. Each year, before the holidays, he would set up camp in a parking lot, along with a semi-trailer. That is where you would find him, even airing his radio show from there, until the semi (often 2) was filled. Over the years this annual event would raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN, one of Billy’s favorite charitable organizations. Putting food on the tables of countless families throughout the region was an endeavor that was deeply personal to him. Billy’s other love was the Motorcycle Community. As an
avid rider himself, you would find him participating, if not spearheading the many benefit rides happening annually throughout the community. If he wasn’t riding in them, he was there, emceeing the opening ceremonies, or lending his support by way of keeping the listeners informed of all motorcycle events going on in the area. Billy was an advocate for the motorcyclist’s safety as well. He would remind his listeners to always be on the lookout for motorcycles while driving. Billy was as authentic as they come, not only in person but on-air as well. He gave the community a way to connect. He was more than just the guy playing tunes on the radio, more than a voice coming through the speakers. He truly felt the plight of the everyday, hard-working person, listening on the other end. Our community relied on him and his ability to give us an outlet from the drudgery of ‘day-to-day’ life. His bits of entertaining commentary became our comfort. Billy had a hearty, infectious belly laugh. A laugh that listeners would often hear during one of his most fun segments, “Now It Can Be Told”, where he encouraged his listeners to call in and tell stories of their past that would have gotten them in trouble with authorities, however, were so long ago, the statute of limitations had expired. Segments like that allowed us to express ourselves freely and exuberantly, and 10 ThunderRoadsTennessee.com 10 ThunderRoadsTennessee.com JANUARY 2022
to laugh together. Communication was more than a business for Billy. He instinctively knew how to deliver his message at the right time to whoever needed to hear it. He spoke with compassion and empathy. His words were always spoken with humor and humility. Billy had room in his heart for so many and not just the twolegged folks. As a vocal animal rights advocate, he had a love for our four-legged friends as well. His love and respect for Veterans and First Responders was heard every evening on his show as he included a respectful nod to them before signing off. He would remind us to “hug everybody you love and live every day like it’s your last.” It’s been a little over a year since we lost Billy Kidd on Veterans Day 2020, but the void left behind is still felt across our area, throughout the motorcycle community, the many charities he gave himself to, and the radio family with whom he spent so many years. In that year, our community has never forgotten the impact he had on so many lives. We as a community strive to carry on his legacy by living as he did, being kind to one another, and in Billy’s words as he signed off the air every evening……. “Be the person your dog thinks you are!” In loving memory of our Local Hero, Billy Kidd By T.K. Kelly
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Pastor Ron Baptiste Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Covenant Confirmers Ministries; a “Certified Recovery Congregation” Founder of TN. Biker Medical Clinic Inc. www.Tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org Messages Available on Podbean https://covenantconfirmers.podbean.com Live You Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/ covenantconfirmers1/live
HUMILITY & PRIDE To be humble is to be God-centered, Pride is to be self-centered. Gal.2:20 I’m crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live. Yet not I but Christ lives in me. When we accept Christ in our lives, we die to self and He becomes our Lord & Savior. There are some that only use Him as Savior, to save our souls from hell, then there are others that won’t honor Him as Lord. Luke 6:46 “And why call ye me, Lord, and do not the things that I say.” If you chose Christ only as your Savior, all you really got is a fire-insurance policy, and the premium is much too high to pay. PS.10:17 “God hears the desire of the humble. He will prepare their heart; He will cause thine ear to hear.” James 4:10 “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.” These are the benefits of being Humble (God centered). Jer.10:23 “O Lord, I know the way of man, it is not in man that walks to direct his path.” Man can’t get out of his own way! He can not direct his own steps, until he can choose Jesus Christ as Lord over his life. When a child does something wrong and the parent ask the aged-old-question; Why did you do that, or What’s wrong with you? The answer is always the same; I don’t know. If it wasn’t for Christ in my life. I’d still be making those same dumb mistakes I made in the past. PS.10:4 “The wicked through PRIDE…will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” Pride is just as addictive as any drug or alcoholic drink, it can never be satisfied and it always wants more.
1 Pet.5:5 “God resists the PROUD and gives Grace to the Humble.” God’s Kingdom is against Pride and we need all the Grace we can get! PS.8:2 “Praising God will still the enemy and the avenger.” James 4:7 “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee.” Praising God will stop the devil in his tracks. Satan has always wanted the praise that went to God, that’s why he tries to separate us from God. Praising God shows that He is the most important thing in our lives. To be a true “praise & worshipper,” we must be Humble (God centered) and get rid of the pride (self-centered) in our lives. Proud people don’t praise God because they sit on their own thrones. They need to climb down off their cross, there is not enough room up there for them and Jesus. When you stop praising God, you start thinking of yourself.
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By April Violet aka
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ikers are some of the most selfless and generous human beings on the planet. This statement could not have been proven any better than by the Motorcycle Community of East TN. Five years ago a group of motorcyclists got together and decided that no one should go hungry, especially during the holiday season. So, they rallied the troops, told all the riders in the community to get out their crockpots, grab some tables and bring anything and everything that could help feed and clothe the local homeless community. They came in droves and set up under a bridge right in the middle of the highest concentration of those without shelter. Over the years the name may have changed but the heartwarming event did not. It only grew and grew. Fast forward to December 19th, 2021.
As the motorcyclists began to prepare and organize as they had in the past five years, there was a difference. They were doing it this time without one of the founders of Meals on Two Wheels, David J Griffin. He passed away a little over a month before he would see the fifth year come about.
reached out to multiple local businesses and invited them to join them in making 2021 Meals on Two Wheels one to remember. They knew David was smiling that big grin he was known for.
In Loving Memory of
DAVID J. GRIFFIN The motorcycle community he was so loved by were determined to make this the biggest and best Meals on Two Wheels possible in his honor. So instead of going back under the bridge, they partnered with an organization that already has an outreach program. Care Cuts of Knoxville was ecstatic to be involved. They didn’t stop there, they then
Over a hundred motorcyclists from around the area volunteered by bringing coats, hats, shoes, and necessities. A local Law Firm provided turkeys and hams. Additional motorcyclists gladly volunteered to smoke all the meat for that Holiday Meal. Everyone brought food and drinks. They even decorated so those they were feeding would feel like this was something special. They didn’t stop there. They provided showers and haircuts. There were flu and covid vaccines given for free. They blasted Christmas music to spread the joy. They offered comfort by way of prayer for anyone that felt the need. Yes, on that cold Sunday in December, over 400 of the area’s homeless and less fortunate were treated as they should be. As humans. Their spirits were lifted, and hope renewed. THIS is what the motorcycle community is and will ALWAYS be about.
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ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK W
e always have some nice ride days in Tennessee, even during the middle of winter, although we tend to ride closer to home. State parks have a lot to offer, especially scenic views. Rock Island State Park consists of 883 acres of rugged land located where the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers meet, and at the headwaters of Center Hill Lake. The park office is located at 82 Beach Road, Rock Island, TN and is a good first stop for a map to the features of the park. The most popular features include: the historic cotton mill, the spring house (which looks like a castle}, the Blue Hole, 30 foot Great Falls and Twin Falls. There are a total of 10 falls in the park. The park contains many seemingly short trails, however, they tend to be steep and slippery. Even so, you must venture down to the Gorge to get the full effect. That said, TVA has a power generation plant located just upstream of the mill and when generatinxqg, the water rushes downstream filling the Gorge. If you hear the sirens, per some folks we met, ya better get to high ground fast, ‘cause it gets fast and deep quick. There are scheduled releases daily and times can be
seen at www.tva.gov/Enviornment/Lake-Levels/Great-Falls, but unscheduled releases do occur so be safe. This is a very popular park. It can get crowded on pretty days with full parking lots. Although it has cabins and camping, they are often booked months in advance for popular times. There is no restaurant in the park, but The Landing at 868 Seamons Road, Rock Island, is a surprisingly good Mom and Pop restaurant. Don’t let the fact that it is attached to a Shell station fool you. There are scenic picnic areas, as well as a large covered pavilion available to reserve. Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper
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NAMIL News Happy New Year!! 2022 Happy New Year!! 2022 Keepin’ It Real Keepin’ It Real
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Cold weather itself won’t necessarily rust out your bike. Rainwater, snow, sleet, humidity, salt on the streets and road grime are all main causes of rust that can destroy the metal on your bike.
Don’t let this happen to you! Like Ben Franklin said: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Rust prevention is far easier than trying to remove rust once it has taken hold. That’s why road salt residue and dirt should be promptly cleaned, and your bike properly stored—after every ride. The most effective storage solution during the winter is a waterresistant motorcycle cover that is breathable, allowing condensation to evaporate and prevent rusting.
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If your bike will be parked outside, look for a cover with reinforced lower skirts. This thicker fabric can keep the cover from scratching your bike when it’s struck by the wind. If you want to ensure that the cover stays, put during windstorms, get one with grommets and use a rope to properly secure it. Covers are readily available at most local dealers and online. Just make sure that you purchase the right cover that is specifically made for your make and model.
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he Biker Dad TV show will be debuting in Knoxville, Tennessee, in January 2022. You can already catch it on Saturday mornings in Lexington on Fox 56.
I recently left my six-figure job to ride motorcycles and tell stories…. For years I told every young person who would listen to me the same thing: When it’s time to start your career path, don’t get a JOB. Find something you love and make your own business out of it. I figured I was too old to follow my own advice. I needed the security of a corporate job. I needed to feed my kids. Then, an epiphany. The reality is, I’m too old to continue making excuses and taking the so-called “security” of a corporate paycheck. And yes, I must feed my children. However, isn’t it just as important to feed their minds, imagination and inspire them by paving my own road? So, when I left my job, and the six-figure salary, I rode off on my Harley-Davidson and never looked back. My first day as a paid TV journalist was in 1997. My last day was May 7th, 2021. Now just months later my show airs across the country thanks to sponsors like Thunder Roads® Tennessee and K Magazine and Garza Law who sponsor the Biker Dad TV show in Tennessee and Kentucky. Thank you!
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At a recent biker wedding ceremony, the Pastor asked the traditional question that if anyone had anything to say or any objection as to why these two people should not be joined in holy matrimony, it was their time to stand up and talk, or forever hold their peace. The moment of utter silence was broken by a very alluring and young woman carrying an infant, was making her way directly to the Pastor. Needless to say the chit hit the fan like oil on hot asphalt, and everything went sideways. The bride slapped the Groom. The Groom’s mother fainted. The groomsmen started giving each other looks, talking amongst themselves and wondering how to best help their Groom. The Pastor gently asked the young mother, “Would you be so kind as to tell us all why you came forth here today?” The young woman very politely replied, “We can’t hear y’all way in the back, ya’ gotta’ speak up!” -------------------------------------------------------------Third grade teacher, Mr. Smith, asks the class to name things that end with ‘tor, that actually eat things. Lil’ Billy replies, “Alligator.” “Very good Billy, that’s a big word.” Lil’ Debbie, the smartest girl in class, says, “Predator.” “Why yes, Debbie, that’s another big word and very impressive you know that one.” Lil’ Joey is waving his hand frantically but Mr. Smith is always reluctant in choosing him, but no other student is wanting to participate so he nods at him to respond. Lil’ Joey yells out, “Vibrator!” Mr. Smith quickly regains his composure and says, “That also is a big word, but it actually doesn’t eat anything.” Lil’ Joey looks suspiciously at Mr. Smith and says quite matter of fact, “Well, my older sister has one and I heard her telling her best friend Crystal, that the dang thing eats batteries like there’s no tomorrow, so there ya’ go!” -------------------------------------------------------------Kids today are pampered and coddled. You could literally sever a finger in the 70’s and your Mom would slap some Mercurochrome on your bloody dripping nub finger, then kiss you on the cheek and send you back outside to play why she finished up her soap opera. Ahhh, good times.
An atheist was seated next to a dusty old cowboy on an airplane and he turned to him and said, “Do you feel like a chat? Flights go quicker if you have a conversation with your next-to passenger.” The old cowboy, who had just started to read his new book he brought just for the purpose of quiet time on the flight and a good read, politely replied, “Sure nuff’ then, what would you like to discuss?” “Oh, I don’t know, how about why there is no God, or no Heaven or Hell, and definitely no life after death?” as he smiled smugly, quite pleased with himself. “Alrighty then”, replied the cowboy, “those are some mighty interesting topics, but let me ask you a question first; a horse, a cow and a deer all eat the same stuff...grass. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps. Why do you supposed that is?” The atheist, visibly surprised by the old cowboy’s intelligence, thinks about it for several seconds and replies, “You know, that is a profound question that I would not know the answer to without research.” “Well son, do you truly feel qualified to discuss God, Heaven, Hell and the hereafter life, when you literally do not know jack chit?” --------------------------------------------------------------Lil’ Joey’s momma asked him what he wanted for his birthday. He said Jay (much older brother) was bragging on phone about his new exotic and fun pet that he called Stripper. He wanted one of those. --------------------------------------------------------------A woman tells her Doc she wants an operation to fix her way overly large vagina lips, but it must be kept in total confidence as she’s a tad embarrassed most of her life. She wakes up from her operation to find three white roses on the rolling table. Outrages she calls for the Doc, very upset that the confidence was breached. “Please calm down, you’ll tear the stitches”, says the Doc. The 1st rose if from me as you went thru this alone. The 2nd is from my Nurse as she was my only Assistant for the surgery and she had this same operation several years ago. The woman was calming down now and politely asked, “Who is the 3rd rose from?”. “Oh,” replied the Doc, that rose is from the man upstairs, your exact age, in the burn unit. He wanted to thank you for his new ears!” --------------------------------------------------------------Happy New Year, Bikers! Remember.....Life is surely at its’ sweetest when enjoyed through Laughter. * Happy 90th Birthday, Hollis! Life is Good.
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EVENTS
Knights for Christ Polar Bear Run Date: 01/01/2022 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Senior Citizens Building, 1020 Maury County Park Dr., Columbia, TN 38401 Join us for the 26th Polar Bear Run and the first Motorcycle Ride of the year! Registration 10:00am; Kickstands up 11:30am. Ride begins and ends at the Senior Citizens Building at 1020 Maury County Park Drive in Columbia. All vehicles welcome! $20 for driver; $10 passenger- includes lunch. Also, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing! FMI contact Jennifer at jennokie@aol.com or Cindy at cindy.hayes.cma@gmail.com. Organized by the Knights for Christ Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. Chopper’s Grill Crystal Karaoke Night Date: 01/01/2022, 01/08/2022, 01/15/2022, 01/22/2022, 01/29/2022 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Saturday Night just got better in Old Hickory with Karaoke 8-12! Come sing your favorite songs and have some awesome drinks and food at The Lil Shack On The Corner! Always a great time with Crystal Karaoke! Biker Rags Motorcycle Swap Meet Date: 01/02/2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Biker Rags, 800 Clinch Ave., South, Clinton, TN 37716 1st Sunday of every month. Buy, Sell, Trade New and Used Motorcycle Parts and Accessories. No Setup Fee - Everyone Welcome! Chopper’s Grill Funtastic Sunday Date: 01/02/2022, 01/09/2022, 01/16/2022, 01/23/2022, 01/30/2022 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Funtastic Sunday’s at Chopper’s are awesome with Football & Nascar! This is the place for all your sports and drink specials and a great way to end your weekend! Hillbilly’s Wing Shack Free Bingo Date: 01/05/2022, 01/12/2022, 01/19/2022, 01/26/2022 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Hillbilly’s Wing Shack, 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 Every Wednesday from 5-7pm. Win drinks, appetizers, burgers...and Wings! Riverside Saloon Live Entertainment Date: 01/05/2022, 01/08/2022, 01/12/2022, 01/15/2022, 01/19/2022, 01/22/2022, 01/26/2022, 01/29/2022 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Riverside Saloon, 1945 US-25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Roll out and enjoy Del Rio’s coldest beer, Jell-O shots, our new beer selection and enjoy Live Entertainment all month long. Easy access, plenty of paved parking, free tent camping when you ride in on your bike, pool, karaoke, bowling, double dartboards, river access and more. Come spend some Holiday time with us in Del Rio!
Full Throttle Bar & Grill Bike Night Date: 01/05/2022, 01/12/2022, 01/19/2022, 01/26/2022 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Full Throttle Bar & Grill, 333 Swinging Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 37138 Join us every Wednesday for Bike Night and enjoy a cold one, good food, and some great music! Chopper’s Grill Bike Night & Crystal Karaoke Date: 01/05/2022, 01/12/2022, 01/19/2022, 01/26/2022 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Every Wednesday all year it’s Bike Night with Crystal Karaoke at Chopper’s Grill. Come on down and get a Shackwacker or an Ice Cold Beer! Best and cheapest in town! The Lil Shack on the Corner… The Place to Be! Cycle One Bike Night Date: 01/06/2022, 01/13/2022, 01/20/2022, 01/27/2022 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Cycle One, 6009 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 Come on out to Cycle One bike night. We’ve been in operation since 1998 and loving every minute of it! Every Thursday, 5-8:30pm, food trucks, beer pong, and lots of bikes – small bores, café racers, baggers, dual sport and everything in between. Best overall bike mix around KVegas. The H.U.T Bike Night Date: 01/06/2022, 01/13/2022, 01/20/2022, 01/27/2022 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The H.U.T, 815 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 Join The H.U.T every Thursday for Bike Night! Free entry, free parking, live music, raffles, door prizes, $10 32oz beer with select shot and half price appetizers! Riverside Saloon Bike Night Date: 01/07/2022, 01/14/2022, 01/21/2022, 01/28/2022 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Riverside Saloon, 1945 US-25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us at Riverside Saloon every Friday night-all year round! Looking for a good place to ride out for a Bike Night in the Newport area, then Riverside Saloon is it. $2 beer all day every day, Jell-O shots, pool, bonfire, lots of paved parking, free camping when you ride in on your bike, scenic river access, fishing, music and good hospitality. Chopper’s Grill Karaoke Night Date: 01/07/2022, 01/14/2022, 01/21/2022, 01/28/2022 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Friday Nights are Rockin’ at The Lil Shack on the Corner! Come sing your favorite songs with us and enjoy our Famous Chopper Burgers and ShackWacker’s!
GOT EVENTS?
Hillbilly’s Wing Shack Karaoke Night Date: 01/07/2022, 01/14/2022, 01/21/2022, 01/28/2022 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Hillbilly’s Wing Shack, 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 Friday night karaoke is a lot of fun. We start at 7pm so you can come in early and eat so you have plenty of energy to get up and sing, ha ha, or just come in and watch as you eat and have a good time with friends and family. Come see why we are the #1 karaoke place around. We love to get out and talk to the crowd. Large groups, please call ahead and we will have you a table ready! Appleton H-D Monthly HOG Meeting Date: 01/08/2022 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41-A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Our monthly HOG meeting is always the first Saturday of the month, we will be renewing Annual Memberships at this meeting. Anyone can join and become a part of the Tuckessee Chapter! Garza Law’s Bikers & Bowling Date: 01/12/2022 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Strike and Spare Bowling, 5700 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921 Weather getting cold but still want to hang out! Come join Garza Law for our Bikers & Bowling, Wednesday, January 12th. You bring an item to donate (charity to be announced). We will cover the cost of bowling and shoe rental in our private room. We even feed ya! The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint Writer’s Round Date: 01/14/2022 Time: 7:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37801 Come on out to the first Indoor show of 2022! Josh Smith of Handsome and the Humbles, Kevin Abernathy and Lucy Abernathy of The Pinklets join together for an acoustic night of music and stories! This is a Free show! Show starts at 8pm! No outside food and drinks are permitted. The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint – Rebel Railroad Live Date: 01/21/2022 Time: 7:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37801 If Willie Nelson, George Jones and Lynyrd Skynyrd ever started a band together, it would have been called Rebel Railroad. What you see is what you get. Drop Dead Dangerous will be here to open the show! Gates open at 7pm. Support artist takes the stage tentatively at 7:45pm. Tickets will be available at the gate the day of show for $5 more than online tickets pending the show is not sold out. No outside food and drinks are permitted. All ticket purchases are final. Refunds and exchanges are not available.
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Dragon City Resort - Sunsets on The Dragon Date: 01/25/2022 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Dragon City Resort, 4407 Calderwood Highway, Maryville, TN 37801 It’s finally here! Sunsets on the Worlds famous Tail of The Dragon. Join us every fourth Tuesday of the month for cars, cycles and cruising! Restaurants, patch purchase/sewing on-site, Dragon City merch, lodging and lots more! Appleton H-D New Model Reveal Video Showing Date: 01/26/2022 Time: See our FB events page for time Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41-A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 We will be having a 2022 model reveal via online video inside the dealership! Join us to look at all the new specs Harley-Davidson is adding to their new 2022 models! The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint – The Young Fables Live Date: 01/28/2022 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37801 The Young Fables take on the indoor stage! This is a Free Show! The Young Fables are the promising Modern Traditional Country™ duo comprised of SHURE Microphone endorsed vocalist Laurel Wright and Gretsch endorsed guitarist Wesley Lunsford. The team is maybe best known for having been selected by Shania Twain to appear on USA’s showcase television series Real Country. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. No outside food and drinks are permitted. Appleton H-D 17th Annual Chili Cook Off Date: 01/29/2022 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41-A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Join us for our 17th Annual Chili Cook Off!! Bring your best chili for categories of Most Unusual, Wild Game, Most Unique Name and Best Display. Gift cards will be awarded to each category winner. Overall Best Chili Winner wins $200 AHD Gift Card. Jalapeno Eating Contest at 1PM. Winner takes home $100 AHD Gift Card. Back by popular demand, the People’s Choice Award to benefit Manna Cafe Ministries. Please register early: only first 10 entries will be allowed. Call 931.648.1607 or sign up in store. Bring your friends and family! Celebration of Speed Date: 02/26/2022 Location: Calsonic Arena, 721 Whitthorne St., Shelbyville, TN 37160 The Celebration of Speed Indoor Championship comes to Shelbyville Saturday, Feb. 26th! No Brakes, Bar Banging Indoor Motorcycle Flat Track Racing. FMI: (256) 361-7279.
Tennessee GWRRA District Spring Fling Date: 04/28/2022 – 04/30/2022 Location: Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center, 3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Join fellow Gold Wind Riders for a weekend of Motorcycles, Games, Rides, Food and Fun! FMI: gwrratn.org/training-events She Rides Moto 2022 Date: 05/12/2022 – 05/15/2022 Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Join lots of other female riders for an actionpacked weekend of Riding, Music, Ride-In Bike Show, Biker Games, Motorcycle Drags and Lots of Fun! $70 per Person Early Bird Registration Fee. FMI: www.smh-d.com Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival Date: 05/19/2022 – 05/22/2022 Location: Loretta Lynn’s Ranch & Campground, 8000 TN-13 S, Hurricane Mills, TN 37078 Tennessee’s Ultimate Motorcycle and Music Event! A kick-ass, 4-day party on Loretta Lynn’s Ranch that will change the way you think about motorcycles, music, and people. FMI, visit motorcyclesandmusic.com Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - Tennessee Date: 05/22/2022 Location: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. At The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, we ride for a purpose. Our focus is on gentlemen who have been dealt a tough hand in life. In particular, we raise funds for cutting-edge research into prostate cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention programs, as part of our mission to support men’s health globally. These funds are invested by our partner, Movember, which is the world’s largest men’s health organization. FMI: www. gentlemansride.com Wild River Boogie Bike Rally Date: 05/26/2022 – 05/30/2022 Location: 3846 Wildwood Rd., Maryville, TN 37804 Bringing Bike Week to East Tennessee with the 2nd Annual Wild River Boogie featuring Live Music, Bike Games, Burnout Contest, Bikini & Pin-Up Contests, Bike Show, Vendors and Lots More! And you can also enjoy some of the country’s greatest riding in Eastern TN, like The Dragon and Devils Triangle. First Come, First Serve Camping is Free with Rally Registration. Reserved camping is available for a small fee. $40 per Person - Adults Only 21 and Up. FMI: eventbrite.com/e/168654549297
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Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride XXII Date: 05/29/2022 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862 May 29th motorcyclists will once again gather in downtown Sevierville at the Sevier County Courthouse for the 22nd Annual Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride. The reason is to pay Tribute to all Fallen Military. Opening ceremonies begin at 10am at the Courthouse with the National Anthem, TAPS, Patriotic Music, Guest Speaker, and Placing of the Wreath. The police escorted ride leaves at 11am on the 65 mile ride to Veteran’s Overlook on Clinch Mountain. Closing Ceremony begins around 12:30pm (as soon as we can get everyone safely parked) with Patriotic Music, TAPS, 21 Gun Salute, Placing of the Wreath. There are No Fees on this ride! No Side by Sides or ATV’S!! FMI: Ron Giddis (865) 654-1851, (865) 453-6532, or rongiddis@smokymountainthunder.net Indian Motorcycle Riders Group 5th Annual The Gathering Date: 06/23/2022 – 06/25/2022 Location: Bristol, VA Welcome!!! We are excited to announce our 5th Annual The Gathering on 23-25th of June 2022. This event keeps getting bigger and better every year thanks to all the support and great feedback we get each year from riders. Proceeds from this ride will go to help Fallen Heroes Family Camp, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children. We will be riding thru some of the most beautiful scenic back roads of Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. We will leave Thursday morning from Murfreesboro TN, heading to Bristol Virginia, Thursday night meet/greet in Hospitality room with registration, Friday meet in hospitality room between 6-8am for registration with coffee and donuts, we will line bikes up between 8:159am. Door prizes, 50/50 and live auction… So tell all your friends to come join us, we look forward to seeing you soon! All makes and models welcome. Registration opens Jan. 5th at www.imrgmidtn.com/the-gathering
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Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots:
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y how time flies!! In 2008 I was the President of Tennessee Chapter One of Rolling Thunder, Inc. War was raging in the middle east and our brave and noble soldiers, airmen and sailors were fighting hard to stop the march of Islamic Terrorism. I’m sure you remember the articles in the paper and spots in the news about service members who were killed and wounded. I met many of you at the funerals and we rode together in honor. At the time I was sending out written emails to veteran organizations and doing occasional speeches about the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action issue and also about the dynamics of what was happening in the middle east and here at home. I am a Vietnam Veteran who spent 20 months in country. I know what it was like to come home from war and for the civilians of our nation to blame anyone wearing a United State Military Uniform for it. It was the time of the peace and love movement characterized by so many songs from the late ‘60’s and ‘70’s. The news media was happy to show the harsh realities of war and characterize it as something new and cast service members as demented blood thirsty psycho murderers. When we came home, we were spit on, called baby killers, punched and shunned by our society. Vietnam Vets still today welcome each other home because nobody welcomed us home from that war. Even today when there is a Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home event it is most likely put on by Vietnam Veterans for Vietnam Veterans. Many still think the movies, “Deer Hunter” and “Apocalypse Now” depict us and keep their distance. As President of TN-1 Rolling Thunder I was committed to doing everything in my power to promote patriotism and ensure the service members coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan were welcomed with honor and knew they were appreciated. Nobody welcomed us home and Vietnam Veterans made a commitment that “Never Again Will One Generation of War Veterans Abandon Another.” When we came home, we were shunned by WWII and Korea vets. They believed the slanted media coverage and joined the chorus of blaming the privates and not the politicians they had elected. We Vietnam Veterans were not going to let that happen again in our lifetime. Vietnam Veterans around the country stood up, organized parades and rode motorcycle honor escort for our brothers and sisters who came home covered by an American Flag. The public was more patriotic after 9/11 and America stood up with us to pay honor to the sacrifice and service of those fighting terrorism. Some even apologized for how they treated us when we came home. I began this article with 2008 because that is when I had a meeting with the Tennessee editor of Thunder Roads Magazine. The meeting was set up by fellow Rolling Thunder brother, Jim Phillipson. He thought I had something worthwhile to say and Thunder Roads would be a good place to say it. My first article
was in March of 2008. My articles have covered a lot of ground and subjects. I’ve tried to add a little humor on occasion and also focus on timely issues. A few years ago, I was asked to write a column titled, “Will Ride to Eat.” It was a good gig because I had to sample the food at the venues I wrote about. Thank goodness Ron Giddis came on the scene and rescued my waist line. His articles are all real winners and the venues he writes about are top notch. Pastor Ron guides my faith. Bless you Brother!! A special thank you to Scott and Denise High for trusting in me and my rants. Good wishes to all!! I was happy to write for Thunder Roads because it gave me a forum to raise topics and issues important to me and also allowed me to do two things; honor my fellow veterans and be faithful to my military oath of office. “I, _____, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.” Over the past 14 years those two goals have guided my writing. As you may have learned, Thunder Roads has a new owner/editor for Tennessee and Kentucky. The new editor has a vision for the magazine and a business plan to support it. I wish them God speed and smooth roads in their quest. However, I’m not getting any younger and my perspective is from a previous generation. It’s time for me to focus on my family farm, moving my vineyard to production of our first bottle of wine and ensuring my family will be able to deal with the uncertainties of the future. If you were a fan of my column and some of the points I made, please buy the first beer should we meet on the road. May you always defend and support the United States Constitution and the bill of rights as written. Freedom Rules!!! Thank you for the ride! Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those who can’t. You can reach me at bousle19@comcast.net - Bulldog * My monthly column reflects my personal point of view and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publishers of this magazine, but they, like me, acknowledge the sacrifices made for the privilege of Freedom of Speech, therefore, they gratefully let me rant. Thank you for reading my rants. Hope my opinions don’t offend anyone, but we all should be grateful for the right to have free opinions.
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Boswell’s H-D Country Roads 1424 Interstate Dr. Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-3139 Boswell’s of Nashville 401 Fesslers Ln. Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 242-6067 Boswell’s Ring of Fire H-D 2200 Gallatin Pike N Madison, TN 37115 (615) 855-1001 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Jackson 326 Carriage House Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 422-5508 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Memphis 2160 Whitten Rd. Memphis, TN 38133 (901) 372-1121 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Murfreesboro 2250 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 849-8025 Colboch Harley-Davidson® 1830 N Davy Crockett Pkwy Morristown, TN 37814 (423) 586-5343 Crockett Powersports 4113 S Access Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37406 (423) 760-3670 Harley-Davidson® of Columbia 1616 Harley Davidson Blvd. Columbia, TN 38401 (931) 540-0099 Indian Triumph Of Knoxville 5820 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-4321 Interstate 69 Motorsports 1703 West Main Street Union City, TN 38261 (731) 885-1792
Knoxville Harley-Davidson® 5800 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-2454 Moonshine Harley-Davidson® 7128 S. Springs Drive Franklin, TN 37067 (866) 667-8836 Music City Indian Motorcycle 1003 8th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 401-9341 Rocky Top Harley-Davidson® 105 Waldens Main St. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 774-3445 Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 Northwest Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 893-0150 Smoky Mountain Harley -Davidson® 1820 Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 977-1669 White Lightning Harley-Davidson® 7720 Lee Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 892-4888 Wrecking Crew Harley-Davidson® 3518 Bristol Hwy Johnson City, TN 37801 (423) 283-0422 BARS & RESTAURANTS
Chopper’s Grill 1200 Donelson Ave. Old Hickory, TN 37138 (615) 894-7020 Cumberland Mountain General Store 6807 S York Hwy Clarkrange, TN 38553 (931) 863-3880 Hillbilly’s Wing Shack 26280 Hwy 69 Adamsville, TN 38310 (731) 632-2222 Miss Kay’s Country Store & The Nutcracker Shed 960 Brownfield Rd. Dover, TN 37058 (931) 305-6064 Nirvana Roadhouse 704 Britton Hollow Rd. Pulaski, TN 38478 (931) 309-2581 Rebar at The Dam 3248 Blackwood Dr. Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 928-6779
Riverside Saloon 1945 US-25 Del Rio, TN 37727 Shady Valley Country Store 110 Highway 133 Shady Valley, TN 37688 (423) 739-2325 The Bent Wrench 4724 Ashland City Rd. Clarksville, TN 37043 (310) 359-5803 The H.U.T 815 Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862 (865) 365-4979 The Warden's Table 9182 Hwy 116 Petros, TN 37845 (423) 324-8687 CAMPGROUNDS
Dragon City Resort 4407 Calderwood Hwy Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 253-3566 Dragoncityresort.com GUN SHOPS/SHOOTING RANGE
Tennessee Gun Country 1435 Fort Campbell Blvd. Clarksville, TN 37042 (931) 552-2118 iNSURANCE
Progressive 1-800-Progressive www.Progressive.com LEGAL
AIM/NCOM Richard M. Lester 800-531-2424 1-800-on-a-bike www.onabike.com Garza Law Firm PLLC 550 West Main Street #340 Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 540-8300 Toll Free: (866) 893-8413 www.garzalaw.com LEATHER & REPAIR
Buckle and Hide Leather 197 Enon Spring Road West Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 768-5041
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Covenant Confirmers Ministries, Inc. Pastor Ron Baptiste A “Biker Church” for All Bikers & Their Families (615) 384-9010 MUSEUMS
Brushy Mtn. State Pen 9182 Hwy 116 Petros, TN 37845 (423) 324-8687 PARTS & ACCESSORIES
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Buddy Gregg RV’s & Motor Homes 11730 Snyder Rd. Knoxville, TN 37932 (865) 675-1986 www.buddygregg.com SERVICES
Bettencourt Originals Tracy Bettencourt Artist (931) 257-6938 exp Realty Kenneth Wells kenneth.wells@exprealty.com M: (931) 979-4542 O: (888) 519-5113 Ext.1237 Reckless Hippie 139 Brooklawn St. Farragut, TN 37934 (865) 777-0710 recklesshippieknox.com Reliant Realty Keri Gilles Realtor 124 Dunbar Cave Rd. Clarksville, TN 37043 M: (931) 320-8028 O: (931) 245-8800 Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic 300 10th Ave E Springfield, TN 37172 www.covenantconfirmers.org
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