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I spent my first 32 years in Sevierville, worked in Pigeon Forge in the mid to late 80s, graduated HS from there, and thought it was the best place to live, but ignorance to tourons was bliss. Fast forward, I had to leave the area for good paying work, not a lot of good paying jobs, tons of jobs though, but nothing to raise a family on and have disposable income left over, that decision was ~25 years ago. I would not live there today or retire there! I do still feel like Sevier county is my home though due to my connections and up bringing. My wife is not originally from there, but still loves the Dollywood thing, she still goes 5-7 times a year, and she does drag me to DW a couple of times per year. We still have ways to navigate the backroads to avoid the traffic. PSA: In the summer months, go to the attractions on Sunday afternoons and evenings, that is when the tourons are transitioning in/out. DW is virtually vacant on Sunday after 3pm, and the Aquarium is like a ghost town after 6pm on Sunday evenings as well, they close at 10pm. Learn to use the trolleys, that is the best way to get around. There is no good time to go the restaurants, but I highly recommend Carver's restaurant in Cosby, its very much like the Apple Barn but for a lot less money, almost same menu (I know of the former chef connection). Its about 25 min from Gatlinburg on 321. Since that area was originally my home, I have lots of family there from both sides, so I do have to visit the area occasionally. I still like to go RV camping at the Greenbrier Island campground once per year between Gatlinburg and Cosby, but I pull my 5th wheel camper through Cosby off of 40, never no traffic. If you must visit Gatlinburg, and you do not want go through the Sevierville 407 traffic and Pigeon Forge, I do recommend the Wilton Springs exit on 40, I think its exit 440, that is about 30 min from Gatlinburg, and no traffic. The only traffic you will encounter is when 321 and 441 meet up in downtown Gatlinburg. If you truly want to see the Smokies, follow my Cosby suggestion or try the North Carolina side, Cherokee or Fontana. Otherwise blend end with the tourons and have patience.

I've had a tainted opinion of Taurus for a good amount of time. I've never discounted the brand completely, but I came to the conclusion that of 2 guns coming off of the same line, one may be great and they other junk. I was also gifted a Taurus Judge. Well, it ain't no S&W, and being gifted one, is about the only way I would own one. Certainly not a purchase I would make on my own. After several people telling me they liked the TX22, I picked one up. I have a small range in the back yard and spend a good amount of time plinking with .22s. I was impressed with it out of the box and it was consistently getting chosen over my other pistols for range time. I decided to put a reflex sight on it in hopes that my wife and daughter might like it and shoot with me more . Well, that made it even more fun. So I have less than $400, in this one and it's by far one of my favorites. If you are on the fence, go get one of these!

I have this set of 6 stag handle, "razor's edge" case knives from the 1970's. Never cut or carried. Factory edges, no rust or tarnish. $600 for the set. I'd consider piecing them out for the right prices. I have a few other old case folders from the same era in stag and bone handles. I'm in Chattanooga but I travel to Nashville and Knoxville weekly. Or, I'd be happy to mail them to you.

Like New Scar 20s. 308 with 25 rds fired. Any scope pictured is not included. Just cleaning out some stuff I dont shoot.

1. SOLD!!! 5/32" thick 1084 carbon steel with 8 1/4" OAL and 3 1/2' cutting edge. The handle is Bog Oak from Ukraine that is possibly as old as 5000 years. G10 accents, liners and pins. Thumb jimping on spine and includes combo leather/kydex sheath. $135 shipped. 2. 5/32" thick 1084 carbon steel with 11" OAL and 5 1/4" cutting edge. Handle is African Blackwood, Sonoran desert mesquite with Tru-Stone and G10 accents and liners. Thumb jimping on spine and includes combo leather/kydex sheath. $150 shipped.

The HVAC grill I ordered finally came so I got that installed today. It looks better but not perfect. The floor joist is preventing it from being flush against the ceiling but I think I can can cut the grill to make it work.

I expect hell is a lot like Gatlinburg. If you go back, give Townsend a try. Drive through “The Tail of the Dragon” and look around. The Smokies is a beautiful place.

I have to agree with Garufe, but Ms Faye was a looker

I try to avoid that area but that is what the people wanted.

I am less than an hour away and avoid that area. It is not my idea of fun.

I agree, i am close too and the place is a joke really. I also heard they are going to charge to park in the national park area soon. The history and the mountains are beautiful but all the crap along the way is just too much. Good revenue for sevier county but i'm not a fan of all of it. Also if you go to a car show up there, be prepared to sit in 3 hours of traffic and they are nothing like they used to be.

I agree. I never visit either and I'm only an hour away or less. When we go hiking we avoid the national park and pick lesser known trails in other counties.

Tn resident only. Prefer hcp holder. i am in oakland,tn near memphis. FN 5.7 pistol with 3 mags - $800

Erma Werke KGP69 .22LR Very good condition No box $400 price drop

Sold

34 cents a round, I have approximately 6000 rounds of Tul Ammo and Wolf 7.62 x 39mm, brand new. I will sell by 1000 round boxes, you will need to come to Gallatin area to come pick them up, you will not find them cheaper even on ammoseek.com.

Hey folks, went for a drive out to Gatlinburg this weekend since I had never been that far east being fairly new to Tn, and man that was a let down. How and the heck did it become that much of a tourist mess? Seems like a way better way to represent the area would be to show off the history. Anyways just chit chatting I guess. Love exploring great history if you have any ideas. Thanks.

Like new, approximately 200 rounds shot through it, $3333 firm, current lead time for a rifle like this is over 1 year. Located in Gallatin, TN. Pictures taken of rifle on 01/30/2023 "Merididan Defense (MDC) 47 VOLK WAS CREATED OUT OF A NECESSITY TO PROVIDE THE INDUSTRY WITH THE ULTIMATE MODERN WEAPONS PLATFORM BASED OFF OF THE BATTLE PROVEN AK47 PLATFORM. ONE OF BEST AK's on the market THE FOUNDATION OF THE “VOLK” BEGINS WITH US UTILIZING AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURED SHARPS BROS. MB47 MILLED RECEIVER, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY PATTERNED AFTER THE ORIGINAL MILLED BULGARIAN AK47 BUT WITH THE ADDITION OF AN INTEGRATED AR BUFFER EXTENSION. STARTING AT THE REAR OF THE VOLK, THE SYSTEM UTILIZES THE MAGPUL STOCK. WE PROVIDE THE END USER WITH A POSITIVE GRIPPING SURFACE THAT ALLOWS PROPER ONE HANDED CONTROL OF THE VOLK THROUGH THE USE OF THE US PALM AK GRIP. TO PROVIDE THE END USER WITH A REFINED FIRE CONTROL GROUP WE’VE ADDED THE ALG DEFENSE AK-T TRIGGER SYSTEM. TO MAXIMIZE THE ACCURACY POTENTIAL OF THE SYSTEM, THE VOLK IS BUILT WITH OUR US MANUFACTURED 4150 CMV BLACK NITRIDE BARREL COUPLED WITH OUR MODERN FRONT SIGHT BLOCK THAT REPLACES BOTH THE ORIGINAL GAS BLOCK AND FRONT SIGHT BLOCK. FROM ITS INCEPTION, THE VOLK WAS TO BE A PURPOSE DRIVEN SUPPRESSOR READY PLATFORM IN WHICH THE BARREL UTILIZES A SUPPRESSOR READY MUZZLE DEVICE. THROUGH THE USE OF OUR US MANUFACTURED M-LOK HAND GUARD SYSTEM WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE BOTH A LIGHTWEIGHT AND STRONG GAS TUBE THAT NOT ONLY ALLOWS THE TUNED GAS SYSTEM TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY GASES FOR THE SYSTEM TO RUN OPTIMALLY BUT ALSO PROVIDES THE END-USER WITH ABILITY TO MOUNT OPTICS IN A FORWARD POSITION THROUGH ITS INTEGRATED M1913 PICATINNY RAIL. " CALIBER: 7.62 X 39 Color: midnight black SHARPS BROS MB47 MILLED RECEIVER (DE-BURRED & TUNED) MDC BARREL 14.5' 4150 CMV BLACK NITRIDE (CHAMBERED IN 7.62X39) RIFLING: 1 IN 10 TWIST 6 GROOVE BARREL PINNED TO AN OAL OF 16" WITH A MUZZLE DEVICE.(BARREL THREADS CUT CONCENTRIC TO THE BORE FOR SUPPRESSOR USE) MDC FRONT SIGHT BLOCK COMBO BLACK NITRIDE OF THE KEY WEAPON SYSTEM COMPONENTS INCLUDING BARREL, FRONT SIGHT GAS BLOCK (adjustable kns gas system) TO INCREASE WEAR-RESISTANCE, FATIGUE STRENGTH, CORROSION RESISTANCE, & LUBRICITY. SUPPRESSOR READY MUZZLE DEVICE ALG DEFENSE TRIGGER KREBS CUSTOM ENHANCED SAFETY US PALM AK GRIP WEIGHT 8.2LBS DEAD AIR KEYMO MuzzLE Brake Adjustable KNS Adjustable Gas piston WEIGHT 8.2LBS THE MLOK FRONT HANDGUARD AND PICATINNY GAS TUBE, ALLOWS THE USE OF RED-DOT OPTICS, TACTICAL LAMPS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Comes with Rs regulate ak303m optic mounts (very hard to get currently) Barely used, has about 200 rounds through it, comes with plastic case and 1 magazine pictured) Location

Up for consideration is a pre 1968 REMINGTON 1100 16 GAUGE. This gun is used and shows signs of use throughout. This gun has a modified barrel and will come with 3 boxes of shells. 750.00

Brand new never worn Seiko Prospex Solar watch. Model SSC813 this is a Heck of a deal at $375. loaded, all the chrono sub dials, sapphire glass, tons of power reserve and a great look with the panda dial. Located in Franklin but can meet in Nashville or reasonable area

I'm needing one more Sig P226 to complete the set. Not a set of all P226s, but a set of all the ones I want. What I want is a good condition P226 9mm with no rail and with a solid slide. Preferably it would have the short extractor also, but that's not a requirement. There are some German-frame guns that meet that standard, plus the early P226 Navy versions, and some others as well. Don't you have one lying around that you don't shoot any more? EDITED TO ADD: No longer looking for another P226 but I'm leaving this thread here since the photos below of the two slide types might be useful to someone. Thanks, Whisper

1970's era Not new but good+. Going by eBay they are bringing $350 plus in this condition. In Hermitage $190. Mail add $10

Had my attention with the unicorn lol

PM Sent. I’ve got one for you.

Used Harris SLM bipod. Took short for my new rifle. $40

Same here. The traffic is usually horrible. It does have a few redeeming qualities.... eat breakfast at the Pancake Pantry, then find a bench for people watching while you digest, then get stop by the Donut Fryer on the way home. The aquarium is nice too, but its gotten expensive and you have to go during the week.

I'll take #2

I’ll take #1. Pm inbound

I have a brother that lives in Maryville, He does not go there, lived in the area most of 40 years now and knows a few way to get around some of the mess to take me to the big gun shops when I visit. The place is what it is, a tourist mecca, money making place. Nashville in the warmer weather is a mess as well, down town can take 45 mins to go just 4 blocks on Broadway. I would not surprise me one bit if the city closes the roads at times to let more people walk the in the streets, here in Nashville and up there in Gatlinburg.

I grew up there. Living there is much worse.

Last Ford Show I went to was in early 2000s It was a mess even then. Could get around better on foot than in a vehicle. Even the crowd was bad that year. Almost elbow to elbow walking down the streets. I haven't been back since a trip to SMGW a few years ago.

Dorothy Provine. Bonnie Parker story.

ALOHA8, I have the Dakota system RED 333 has also. Thanks RED.

I renewed my GOA membership a few weeks ago.

As the General Assembly moves forward, the strangle hold of those who live to deny the rights and privileges contained in the Constitutions of the State and Union are about their sinister work. Failure to stand up and be heard is the sustenance that feeds that monster. Those of us who portend to be supporters of the 2nd Amendment spend hours typing and snipping at each other on forums, yet how many actually avail themselves of the Opportunities to act on their charge to "instruct their representatives" as levied in Article 1 Section 23 of our State Constitution? The Senate has mandated that every 2nd Amendment bill be heard in Judiciary March 7th. This mandated by Chairman Gardenhire, (who by the way will again this year, champion and sponsor the attempt to give the children of illegals a huge tax break via offering them in-state tuition to our colleges and universities). It is his desire to General Sub (kill) as many 2nd Amendment issues as possible by this tactic. Know full well that the House will have trouble getting these bills moving in the respective committees in that chamber by that time and the "will" of the Senate is to consider nothing that is not moving in the House when it is put on notice in the Senate. If there is not an outcry of disapproval from the true masters of government (The People) they will once again shred the ability to enjoy the true rights and privileges contained in our Constitutions, but that of the State and Union, we have no one to blame but ourselves. If you snooze, you loose. If an issue is killed this year, it is dead next as well.

Always to the Committee Members where a bill is.

I have a Dakota Alert system, mine is an older version, only 1/4 mile transmit range. It works great for us. Here is a link for a newer model, 1 mile transmit range. Yes it is a bit of money. https://www.amazon.com/Dakota-Alert-DCPA-4000-Wireless-Driveway/dp/B07PDZPF31/ref=asc_df_B07PDZPF31?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80814222102124&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584413750059758&psc=1

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I don’t have a security system, but otherwise, I’ve been there. I was awakened in the middle of the night to a thunderous banging sound. I wasn’t good and awake, and had no idea what had fallen, or what was going on. Finally woke up enough to grab a gun and go check things out. I looked the entire house over two or three times before I discovered where some meth head had tried to kick in the garage door to the basement. As I live in a quite rural area, I had no idea where he’d come from nor where he went. I decided it was best to not go off down the hollow in the night looking for trouble. I installed a Ring camera/floodlight over the basement door in place of an existing floodlight. If something similar ever happens again, I’ll be alerted on might phone as well as have video footage of who it was. Personally, I’m not a big fan of audible alarms. I’d prefer to have the element of surprise on my side in such a situation.

The Left has been WELL ARMED for a long time, this is nothing new. And they ain't your buds. Look up "Leftist's gun forums" for yourself.

While I fully support being a member of other 2nd Amendment organizations and strongly encourage it, don't abandon the NRA. They still have clout and name recognition and those count in this fight. I still pay my dues, but don't give NRA one single cent extra. Hopefully, they will come through this a much better organization. But the key is LaPierre must step down for any real change to happen. I'm still hopeful. I strongly encourage every member of this board to join other pro 2nd groups as well. Especially the Tennessee Firearms Association which is on the front lines right here in our state and doing a great job.

Im a life member of the NRA, but the last three or four years I have been a member of GOA. And if they keep their No Surrender attitude, I will continue being a member.