Cove Creek Resorts Wine and Cheese and Covered Dish Social

Our Wine and Cheese and Covered Dish Social had a long name but it didn't seem to confuse all that attended.  We met in the Cherokee Room at the welcome center and were afforded a great view of the storms rolling in.  Everyone had a great time and we are really looking forward to the next gathering.  July 3rd we will hold a cookout for the guests with hot dogs, hamburgers and s'mores.  Not to mention a great possibility of a little fireworks show! 

That's Pat and Andrea and Libby

Mingling and lots of food

Exciting Times for the Wears Valley Area Chamber

The Chamber held a marketing event last week here at Cove Creek and thanks to large efforts from Sharon Hazard (Imagine it! Embroidery) it was a great success.  All Chamber mambers brought a promotional gift that was placed in a goodie bag so each business has a little something to remember each other by.  Each Chamber member also recieved a business card holder that holds each members business cards, so they are easliy at hand to reference and referr to. 
The guest speaker was Drew Bowman of Best Dressed Media who has built the new site for the Chamber, and he did a phenominal job with a very refined site that reflects our Valley well (click here). 

Thank you to all who attended and we sure missed those who couldn't make it!

The Barbeque and Bake Sale Benefit was a Success!

We recently hosted a benefit barbeque and bake sale to benefit local resident Keith Ownby who fell victim to a severe burn injury and has been hospitalized at the Vanderbilt burn unit in Nashville.  While conducting the benefit there was a food drive to support the Sevier County Food Ministries.  The Wears Valley Chamber of Commerce conducted the event and it was a smashing success!  The Volunteers worked so, so hard and were smiling the whole time!

Kieth Ownby's family volunteered their help as well.

And the bake sale!

And the Food Drive!

And.....the reward!

I am continually impressed with our beautiful community on how they are such caring and giving people.   There is no place like home!

Spring Break Family Visitors and Friends

Spring has finally visited the Great Smoky Mountains and with it she brought us a very busy few weeks.  First of all we enjoyed having the K-Town Good Sams Rally last weekend.  Everyone seemed to have a great time and we sure enjoyed their company.  I was told that this rally group is the most sought after to join, and I can see why......they are always smiling and laughing and carrying on.  I sat at my desk and just enjoyed hearing them play cards or picking their guitars.  We welcome you all back ANY time!!!

Then a few days later we hosted our Wears Valley Chamber meetings.  At the main meeting on Thursday evening we had a guest speaker, Jim McGill who is the founder of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce who hosts the Bloomin' Bluegrass & Barbeque on May 20th and 21st.  (Eating and Entertainment for all ages)

Our own Wears Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Oktoberfest yearly.  This year the dates are October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.  Be sure to put it on you calendar, it is a full 3 days of entertainment, crafts, music, contests, demonstrations, pony rides and it's free to attend!  Parking is by donation to benefit the Wears Valley Fire Department.  

Stay tuned for updates about "Sing your way to a free vacation" updates!!!!