Fly Fishing School
Orvis & Hidden Mountain Resort Team Up for 2-Day School
The Orvis Sevierville, Tennessee 2-day Fly Fishing School is being held at the Bluff View Conference Center at Hidden Mountain Resorts from now through October.
Did you know that the Great Smoky Mountain National Park has 800 miles of fishable trout water?
The fly fishing lessons cost $470 per person for a 2-day school and covers fly casting, choosing the right tackle, stream entomology (the science of insects), how to read water and currents, leaders and knots, fly selection and how to safely release fish.
For more information contact Orvis at 865-774-4162 or their website at www.orvis.com/sevier
Hidden Mountain Resorts is offering a 10% discount to guests who stay with them to attend the Orvis school.
Remember, fishing is permitted year-round in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park but a fishing license is required. A free fishing map with a complete list of all park fishing regulations and information on native fishes is available at the Sugarlands Visitor Information Center.
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Tax Free Weekend Hotel Deals
Stay & Save
Great savings are in store with this shopping package. With over 100 brand name stores, Tanger Outlet at Five Oaks is your shopping destination. Save hundreds of dollars on back to school clothes and accessories with the great coupons for all your favorite stores - Aeropostale, Adidas, American Eagle, Calvin Klein, J.Crew, Gap, Old Navy and many more. After a day of shopping, enjoy dessert at TGI Friday's!
Package includes a canvas shopping tote, coupon book with over $950 in savings, complimentary TGIFriday's dessert and two nights at Governor's Inn, located near the Governor's Crossing complex - just two stoplights from Tanger Outlet! Featuring a 'split room' design, Governor's Inn also offers balconies, patios and Jacuzzis. Get yours now by calling 1-888-947-9777 or visiting http://www.governors-inn.com/specials.php
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9 Attractions Under $15
Proving that saving $ is fun!
Check out some attractions with ticket prices under $15! For a complete list of area attractions (which are ALL a great value), check out http://www.visitsevierville.com/vswhattodo.aspx
9) Cool off with a float down the river! Www.riverromp.net (Tube All Day $12.00 per person, ask about group, active military and first responder discounts)
8) Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Petting Zoo - Zebras, Camels & Reindeer, Oh My! Www.deerfarmzoo.com (Adults $9.95; 3-12 $4.95; 0-2 $.05)
7) Tennessee Smokies Baseball - Sevierville's own AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs managed by Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg opens the season at Smokies Stadium on April 15. www.smokiesbaseball.com (Adults $7-$9; Kids/Seniors $6-$8)
6) Forbidden Caverns - See the largest known wall of rare cave onyx while taking the hour-long walking tour of this spectacular cavern which has been a hideout for Native Americans and Moonshiners. www.forbiddencavern.com (Adults $13.99; 5-12 $7; 4 and under FREE)
5) Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum - The largest collection of Muscle Cars ever assembled! www.musclecarmuseum.com (Adults $8.95+ tax; 8-12 $3; under 8 Free)
4) Rainforest Adventures - Spectacular snakes, brainy birds and lots of Lemurs ("Madagascar" fans say they like to "Move It! Move It!). Check out the all new Aussie Walkabout as well with a walk-in aviary, kangaroos, and emus. http://www.rfadventures.com (Adults $11.99; 3-12 $6.99; Seniors $9.99; 3 & Under Free)
3) Tennessee Museum of Aviation - Flyable warbird aircraft fill this museum (and often the sky around it). Check out historically significant pieces (such as the Jimmie Doolittle Medal of Honor) and memorabilia from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War presented in a patriotic atmosphere. Also interesting: a roadster believed to have been made especially for Amelia Earhart. http://www.tnairmuseum.com (Adults $12.75; 60+ $9.75; 6-12 $6.75; Under 6 free)
2) Scenic Helicopter Tours - Take a quick flight for as little as $10 (longer flights also available - complete price list online) http://www.flyscenic.com
1) Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf - Putter around at one of three courses where animatronic animals are all too happy to comment on your golf swing! (865) 428-1699 (Adults $9.99; 5-11 $7.99; Under 5 $2.99) www.VisitSevierville.com
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TN Tax Free Holiday Aug. 6-8
Sevierville Outlets Celebrate with Sidewalk Sale
Tennessee's Tax Free Weekend is August 6 - 8 and the area's most famous outlet center - Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Center - is celebrating with a huge sidewalk sale!
Save the tax and enjoy great deals on clothing, shoes, coats, hats undergarments and more.
Tax free weekend begins at 12:01am on Friday August 6 and ends at 11:59pm on Sunday August 8.
Tax exempt items include clothing (up to $100 per item), school supplies ($100 or less) and computers ($1500 or less).
For more specific information, go to http://tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday/
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