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The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce publishes
this monthly newsletter to inform the Gatlinburg
community of Chamber and city news.
Subscription: $12.00 per year. Provided to
all business license holders and Chamber of
Commerce members
News Items Welcome!
Deadline for materials: All submissions must
be written and received by the 15th day of the
preceding month of publication.
Chamber Staff Attend Tennessee Chamber Institute
March/April 2009
C
hamber staff Erin Moran and Sherry Holtzclaw recently completed their first year of study at the Tennessee Chamber
Institute held at Middle Tennessee State University ( MTSU ). This fast paced comprehensive course unites Chamber of
Commerce professionals from all across Tennessee. The lessons learned are invaluable for chamber employees.
In our first year of study we not only got to learn firsthand from other
Chamber representatives about the issues they face but learned some unique
strategies and skills to put to use. Chamber Executives leading the classes
were Parker Hardy, CCE of the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Elaine
Bodenweiser, Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, Frank Tamberrino,
Maury Alliance, George Halford, Cookeville Chamber of Commerce. Featured
Speakers included Rosemary Bridges, Intstitute Chairman, Deb Woolley,
Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, and Miles Burdine, President/CEO of the
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce who delivered an extremely moving speech
titled “Scrubbing Toilets with Enthusiasm”.
811 East Parkway • P.O. Box 527
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
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Toll Free: 800.237.4569
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865.436.4178
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meeting fellow chamber professionals, and both eagerly anticipate
returning in 2010 for their second year of study at TCCE. With pride
we heard our Communications Instructor announce to the class that
Gatlinburg has an amazing website and that everyone needs to checkout
www.gatlinburg.com!
Teacher’s School Supply Depot In Desperate Need!
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lease don’t forget to bring School Supply item donations by the
Chamber office for the Teacher’s School Supply Depot or bring
during the April 2nd Business After Hours hosted by the Elks Club.
Our local teachers tremendously appreciate these donations and have
had an easier time focusing on their main job: teaching our children.
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Thank you so much for your continued support for our children’s
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Gatlinburg Named One of America’s Great Towns
Senator Bob Corker Addresses Membership
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he Gatlinburg and Sevierville Chamber of Commerce organizations offered their Members
the opportunity to hear first hand from Senator Bob Corker and Congressman Phil Roe
during a Joint Legislative Luncheon held February 20, 2009.
The event took place at Wilderness at the Smokies. Senator
Corker talked about the issues that may affect area
businesses, focusing on the current economic crisis. Deb
Woolley, representing the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce,
presented Senator Corker with the National Association
of Manufacturers’ Award for Manufacturing Legislative
Senator Bob Corker speaks on
Excellence by representatives of the Tennessee Chamber
current eonomic issues
of Commerce & Industry. Both Chamber Executive Directors
presented both Corker and Roe a Hand Carved Broom from Ogle’s Broom Shop in
Gatlinburg, and a Robert Tino Print marking the 75th Year Anniversary of Great Smoky
Mountains.
Senator Bob Corker & Congressman Phil Roe
Chamber Staff Visits State Welcome Centers
The 5.5” x 8.5”, 624-page quality paperback sells for $23.95 in bookstores. Details about
the towns that made the list are also being presented on the Vokacs’ evolving website,
www.greattowns.com.
M
ember Services Director, Connie Burns
was heartily welcomed by staff of the
Tennessee State Welcome Centers in
Hartford, Bristol and Jellico. Since the staffs of the
welcome centers were unable to visit Gatlinburg
for their annual FAM Tour, the Gatlinburg Chamber
of Commerce took Gatlinburg to them.
A notebook was given to each welcome center
with What’s New in Gatlinburg (which came
directly from our members, Gatlinburg Events,
What’s New at the Chamber and GSMSP 75th
Anniversary Events.
The State Welcome Centers do a great job letting
the inbound visitors to Gatlinburg know what
our town has to offer. If you are driving by any
of these Welcome Centers, stop in and tell them
“Thank You”. If you are up the Jellico way in
May, you will be able to stop in at the almost
completed new Welcome Center.
Gatlinburg’s Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
4th of July Fireworks Show Selected As Top 20 Events By STS
T
Hartford State Welcome Center
Bristol State Welcome Center
Jellico State Welcome Center
P
amela Griph and staff of Foothills Wholesale Furniture located at 826 East Parkway
in Gatlinburg paid a special visit to the Gatlinburg Chamber recently and provided a
marvelous lunch for staff! We were bowled over by this treat. Pamela brought lunch
along with dessert for everyone and visited us for awhile. Thanks to Pamela and Foothills
Wholesale Furniture for your generosity.
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales and the
Gatlinburg 4th of July Fireworks Show
have achieved Top 20 status from among
multiple entries submitted to STS. To
view the events list, visit
www.southeasttourism.org.
Linda Leone, ext. 110
Finance and Administrative Director
Assistant Executive Director
[email protected]
Connie Burns, ext. 113
Member Services Director
[email protected]
Angela Carathers, ext. 102
Internet Communications Director
[email protected]
Gretchen Ogle, ext. 103
Print Publications Director
[email protected]
Erin Moran, ext. 123
Events & Programs Director
[email protected]
Gladys Griffin, ext. 106
Lead Area Consultant
[email protected]
Stephanie Shultz, ext. 101
Receptionist
[email protected]
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales is the summer-long celebration of Gatlinburg’s
heritage and the people who inhabited
the 800 square miles of what is now
Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
This year’s Smoky Mountain Tunes &
Tales program runs from June 12 August 9 and includes a salute to the
75th Anniversary of the formation of
Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
4th of July Fireworks Show & Parade
Vicki Simms, ext. 109
Executive Director
[email protected]
Sherry Holtzclaw, ext. 114
Member Services Assistant
[email protected]
he prestigious Southeast Tourism
Society has designated two
Gatlinburg Department of Tourism
entertainment programs as Top 20 Events
for the month of July.
Three Cheers For Foothills Wholesale Furniture!
FOOTHILLS
WHOLESALE
FURNITURE
atlinburg is acclaimed as one of the 100 top vacation
towns in the country in a new guidebook. The Great
Towns of America by David and Joan Vokac was written
with both travelers and urban escapists in mind. Gatlinburg
was described by the authors as “a rollicking blend of Southern
mountain culture and recreation.” The Vokacs also say that
“Gatlinburg’s studios, galleries and specialty shops house
a treasury of authentic mountain crafts and collectibles.
Downtown is a panoply of playful pursuits ranging from bizarre
to memorable - like the aquarium.” They make special note of
the accommodations where “plentiful lodgings often capture
the romance of this frolicsome place with adult-pleasing
features like fireplaces, streamside balconies, and whirlpool
tubs.” Vokac and his wife devoted two years and 80,000 miles criss-crossing the
nation in search of the hundred best from among 221 semi-finalist communities. Their
rigorous fieldwork in every great town resulted in a comrehenive guidebook full of
concise, accurate descriptions of the prime attractions, restaurants and lodgings in each
selected town.
Chamber Staff
Peggy Pickel, ext. 107
Area Consultant
[email protected]
Jim Matuszak, ext. 105
Area Consultant
[email protected]
Emily Kelling, ext. 108
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Chamber Events
March 31
Gatlinburg Green Symposium
Ripley’s Aqarium
April 2
Business After Hours
ELK’s Lodge #1925
April 21
Earth Day Festival
Mynatt Park
BUSINESS PARTNERS
HOME REMEDY of NE TN
Contact: Kevin Burkhart
406 Bebb Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.604.3147
Services: Building & Remodeling
LITHOGRAPHICS, INC
Contact: Becky Rehorn
4282 Fish Hatchery Road
Morristown, TN 37813
423.605.0480
Business Partner: Commercial Printing
and Design
RIVER TERRACE RESORT
Danielle Webb
240 River Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.436.5161
Lodging: Hotel/Motel
City Events
April 4
Mountain Man March
Downtown Gatlinburg
April 8-11
Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center
April 22-26
59th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage
Great Smoky National Park
April 23
Ribfest & Wings
Downtown Gatlinburg
April
Convention Center Events
Event Type Attendance
Awards
1000
Arts & Crafts Show
1750
Bridge Conference
4250
Music Festival
3000
Jubilee
1800
Wildflower Week
1020
Music Festival
3000
Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
Ethics Committee Report
Complaints for YTD
March 2009
Hotel/Motel
Overnight Rentals
Bed & Breakfasts/Inns/Lodges
Timeshares
Attractions
Shops
Dining & Entertainment
Services
Campgrounds
Wedding Chapels
REGULAR MEMBERS
RADIO SHACK
Rae Pederson
1235 East Parkway Suite 6
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.430.1999
Shopping: Specialty Shop
April 30
10th Annual Golf Tournament
Gatlinburg Golf Course
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SKI CHALET VILLAGE OWNERS CLUB
Tamie Sentz
1319 S Baden Drive Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.436.4440
Services: Banquet Facilites
SMOKY MOUNTAIN TROUTHOUSE
Mike Lyon
410 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.436.5416
Dining
MUSEUM OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Barbara Duncan
PO Box 1599
Cherokee, NC 28719
828.497.3481
Business Partner: Entertainment
STREETER PRINTING & GRAPHICS
Contact: Trent Mercer
1467 Broad Street
Augusta, GA 30901
706.722.5781
Business Partner: Services
ALL STAR SIGNS AND GRAPHICS
Dale Thompson
3950 Birdscreek Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
865.430.5098
Business Partner: Signs
TAPROOT TEA COMPANY
Megan Jones
313 Hilltop Road #4 Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.654.4615
Shopping: Health & Wellness
BUSINESS PERSONNEL SOULUTIONS
Valerie Evans
609 Reliability Circle Suite B
Knoxville, TN 37932
865.693.1221
Business Partner: Payroll Services
TERRACE INN ON THE WATER
Sam Patel
396 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.436.4965
Lodging: Hotel/Motel
THE PAYROLL SOURCE
Valerie Evans
609 Reliability Circle Suite B
Knoxville, TN 37932
865.691.3858
WESTGATE SMOKY MOUNTAIN RESORT
Sherri Webb
915 Westgate Resort Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.430.4800
Lodging: Overnight Rentals
WILDBEAR FALLS WATER PARK
Sherri Webb
915 Westgate Resort Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.430.4800
Attraction: Water Park
Business Partner: Payroll Services
PATRON MEMBERS
RICHARD BUGGELN
University of Tennessee
Center for Industrial Services
105 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
865.974.9058
Board of Directors
Jerry Morton – President
Logan Coykendall – President Elect
Chad Reagan – Treasurer
Paula King – Secretary
Tim King – Parliamentarian
David Perella - Ex-Officio
Dan Booth - Past President
Term Expires 2009
David Dixon - Paula King
Tim King - Jerry Morton
Term Expires 2010
Logan Coykendall
Claudette Geoffrion - Tony Jovee
Deborah Linnert
Term Expires 2011
Sidney Maples
Robert Montgomery - Chad Reagan
Designated Directors
Cam Caton
Attractions Association
Term Expires 2009
Candace Ogle
Lodging and Hospitality Association
Term Expires 2010
Dan Tilley
Wedding Chapel Association
Term Expires 2010
Jeff Prange
Retail Merchants Association
Term Expires 2011
Kevin Tierney
Arts and Crafts Community
Term Expires 2011
GreenCorner
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
To better serve our community and our environment, the Gatlinburg Chamber newsletter
is printed on 30% post consumer and 100% recycled paper and ink.
Happy 75th Birthday,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
75
J
% or Bust!
oin the growing list of Chamber businesses signing the pledge to GO GREEN! By signing
the pledge online at GatlinburgGoesGreen.com or on paper, you are promising that
your company is taking the first steps to change the way its owners and staff are thinking
about the environment and sustainablility.
As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park that is our
own backyard, help us to protect it for years to come. We all need to start thinking a little
more “green”. After you sign you will receive a packet to evaluate how “green” your business is
currently, and also ideas on how to improve. This is a free, voluntary program; by signing up,
your business will be listed on GatlinburgGoesGreen.com as well as receive the green logo
next to your member listing for FREE! Don’t be left behind - it IS easy being green!
3rd I Productions
A Walk in the Woods
About You Salon
All Sauced Up
Arrowmont
BDS/Infofast
Best Western Crossroads Inn
Best Western Twin Island
Bubba Gump Shrimp Factory
Cabins USA Gatlinburg LLC
Camp Thunder
Century 21 A+ Realty
Citizens National Bank
Clarion Inn and Suites
Crown Park
Cupid’s Petals
Desserts and More
Edgewater Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites- North Gatlinburg
Fort Fun
Fox Hill Gallery
Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast
Gabriel’s Horn
Garden Plaza Hotel
Greystone Lodge at the Aquarium
Hampton Inn
Highland Condominiums
Highland Craft Gallery
Hilton Garden Inn
Hollywood Wax Museum
Jim Gray Gallery
Johnsons Inn
Motion Ride Movie Theater
Mountain Laurel Chalets
Oakleaf at Gatlinburg Chateau
Ober Gatlinburg
Old Gatlinburg Golf and Games
Papa John’s
Park Grill Steakhouse
Park Vista Hotel and Convention Center
Peddler Steakhouse
Pinpoint HD Media
Quality Inn Creekside
Red Roof Inn
Ripley’s Aquarium
Rocky Top Village Inn
Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
Shoney’s Restaurant
Smart Bank
Smoky Mountain Taxi
Summit Manor Condominiums
Super 8 Gatlinburg Downtown
Sweet Fanny Adams
Tennessee Smokies Visitors Guide
Trotter & Associates
The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Tourism are
2009 co-sponsors of the Clean Air Green Tour.
Watch Good Morning America on April 14th. Look for more details!
M.A.P. Patrol Strikes Again!
GSMNP
in the News
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everal lucky businesses were paid a visit in the big white limousine driven by
A Step Above Limousine Service on February 18, 2009. The surprised Members
were greeted with loud cheering and whooping from Chamber Directors;
Deborah Linnert and Paula King and Chamber staff. Bennett’s Pit BBQ, Cupid’s
Petals also the new home of Gatlinburg Farms, Fannie Farkles, and Jonathan’s were
presented a balloon bouquet courtesy of Food City and a box of delicious donuts courtesy of The Donut Friar.
Be watching for the MAP Patrol gang – you could be next!
Cupid’s Petals & Gatlinburg Farms
Bennett’s Pit BBQ
Fannie Farkles
PARK SPRING OPENINGS SCHEDULED
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Jonathan’s
reat Smoky Mountains National Park has announced
its spring opening schedule for Park facilities and
availability of services. Beginning this year, a variety of
new concession services will be offered to visitors and new
facilitites will open. LeConte Lodge will provide day hikers and
backpackers with an opportunity to buy a prepared bag or
dining room lunch, beverages and baked snacks at the lodge.
Cades Cove Riding Stables will begin offering wheelchairaccessible carriage rides and hayrides. In addition, new facilities
nearing completion at Sugarlands Riding Stables include a
modern wood and steel frame barn for housing horses, office
and hay shed.
For schedule of opening and hours, please visit
www.nps.gov/grsm/parknews/newsreleases.htm
SAVE THE DATE FOR FUN!
April 21, 2009
Upcoming 2009 75th Anniversary Park Events
presents
EarthDay
Festival
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
We hold this event each year to raise money for
scholarships to support Gatlinburg area students. The
tournament will be a single shotgun start at 1:00, and you
won’t want to miss it! We may still have a few sponsorship
opportunities available. Call the Chamber today, and
come out for a wonderful day of sunshine and friendly
competition on April 30 at Gatlinburg Golf Course.
Gatlinburg Chamber Library
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
National Junior Ranger Day - 4/25
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Cosby in the Park - 5/16
DLIA citizen Science Event - 5/16 - 5/17
GSMNP 75th Anniversary: Cades Cove - 6/13
Call 436.4178 to RSVP as limited space is available so don’t delay!
GSMNP 75th Anniversary: Park Headquarters - 6/14
GSMNP 75th Anniversary: Oconaluftee - 6/15
Welcome New Chamber Ambassador!
Women’s Work Festival in Oconaluftee - 6/20
C
ongratulations to Ashley Webb of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. for becoming the newest and welcomed
addition to the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
GSMNP 75th Anniversary: Park Rededication - 9/2
Mountain Life Festival in Cherokee - 9/19
A Chamber Ambassador is an integral part of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the
Ambassador is to represent the Chamber by exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism, knowledge and
integrity to our members and the business community. Ambassadors will serve as the greeting arm of the
Chamber to promote new member participation and member retention.
Program Sponsored
Music of the Mountains - 3/28
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage - 4/22 - 4/26
Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Mynatt Park - Gatlinburg
3 - 7 pm
A
s the weather changes from icy to sunny, join the
Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce on the green for
our Tenth Annual Golf Tournament on April 30, 2009!
75 Miles of Hikes in Knoxville 2/8, 4/5, 4/18, 6/21, 7/25, 10/24, 11/27, 12/5, 12/27
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Don’t Miss the 10th Annual Golf Tournament!
Festival of Christmas Past - 12/12
Holiday Homecoming in Cherokee - 12/19
If you know someone who would be a great addition to our
Ambassador Program please contact Connie Burns, Member Services
Director for a nomination form.
For more information on these events visit the anniversary
website at www.greatsmokies75th.org.
Ashley Webb is our
newest Ambassador
Have you CHECKED us out lately?
Are you looking for some cool information about
Gatlinburg or ways you can promote your business?
The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce library is a great
way to get the information you’re looking for without
the additional cost or investment.
Come “check” out our book and video library today. If
we don’t have what your looking for - let us know and
we’ll try to get it!
Dine & Discover videos are also available to “check out”.