Wilderness Wildlife Week
2024 CLASS SCHEDULE
Wilderness Wildlife Week celebrates the rich history of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee through a series of classes, seminars, demonstrations, guided hikes, panel discussions, and workshops. Below is a daily schedule for planning purposes.
Wilderness Wildlife Week will once again be held at The Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center.
MONDAY, JANUARY 22
| Time | Subtitle | Presentation Title | Presenter | Presentation Description | Location | Length |
| 9:00am-10:00am | For 4 Years North Platte Nebraska Became a Family for 6 Million Soldiers in WWII | Rosemary Deitzer, Diana Kloenne | North Platte Nebraska fed and connected with 6 million soldiers at their railroad depot during WWII. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 9:00am-10:30am | fishing | Stream Fishing for Small Mouth Bass | Greg D. Ward, Rocky Top Outfitter | A How-To class on catching stream small mouth bass locally. We will cover bait, equipment, and technique. | Salon B | 1.5 Hrs |
| 9:00am-10:00am | animal | Fox Tails! | Rhonda Goins, Gail Stout | Learn about red foxes, their behavior, family life and general facts about these sly critters. Meet a fox and learn about a sanctuary for these beautiful creatures. (Limit: 100 people) | Salon C | 1 Hr |
| 9:00am-10:00am | plants | Wild Flowers of Tennessee | Jack Carman | Wildflowers across the state of Tennessee | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 10:00am-6:00pm | Photography Contest Exhibit | Event Staff | A running digital display of the photography contest entries, and the winning photos! | Falls Foyer Balcony | 8 Hours | |
| 10:00am-6:00pm | Exhibits and Vendors | Lobby & Salon D | 8 Hours | |||
| 10:00am-11:00am | Craft Class | Making Natural Gemstone Earrings | LaDonna Twyman | Learn how to wire wrap a natural gemstone for a pendant. (Limit: 12 people) | Parlor A | 45 min |
| 10:30am-11:30am | reptile | Look & Touch Wildlife Program | Chris Ogle, TWRA | This will be an interactive program with preserved wildlife specimens & a live reptile. | Salon C | 1 Hr |
| 10:30am-11:30am | What Makes the Smokies the Most Visited National Park and Ways to Improve It | Bill Deitzer, Jay & Sandra Aldrich | Discuss why the Smokies are the most visited National Park and ways to improve it. | Falls Room | 1 Hr | |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Kid’s Track | Adventures of Ted and Fred | Keep America Beautiful | This is a fun interactive lesson that focuses on storm water through a fun adventure of two fish friends traveling downstream. One enjoys a clean stream while the other encounters pollutants along the way. | Salon A | 45 min |
| 11:00am-12:30 pm | fishing | Stream Fishing for Trout | Greg Ward, Rocky Top Outfitter | A How To class on catching stream trout from area streams. Equipment, baits, and techniques will all be discussed. | Salon B | 1.5 Hrs |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Introduction to the Big South Fork Region of TN/Ky | Keith Garnes, Craig Johnston | An introduction to the Big South Fork and Pickett CCC Memorial State Park’s natural features and points of interest. | Falls Room | 1 Hr | |
| 12:00-1:00pm | birds | I Spy with my Eagle Eye: Field Identification of Diurnal Raptors in East Tennessee | Dr. Robyn Miller, American Eagle Foundation | Get ready to spread your wings & dive into the captivating world of raptor identification in the heart of East Tn. This presentation promises a mix of expert insights and a pinch of pun-filled fun, tailored for nesting raptor enthusiasts and fully-fledged eagle experts alike. | Salon C | 1 Hr |
| 1:00pm-2:30pm | Craft Class | Carving and Owl Ornament | Don Taylor | Wood carving an owl, using a carving knife, stop cuts, and relief carving. “Bring your own knife” | Parlor A | 1.5 Hrs |
| 1:00pm-3:00pm | Craft Class | “Painting Nature in Oils” | Aurora Harrison Bull | Students will paint an 8 x 10 oil painting w/materials provided and following a demonstration. | Parlor B | 1 Hr |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Kid’s Track | Animals in Disguise | Nessie O’Neil, Lindsey Hembree | Young explorers will learn all about the secrets of animal camouflage and mimicry, and they’ll get a chance to put their creativity to the test. Kids will receive an animal (form) of their choosing and decorate in a way that will help it best to survive in the wild. | Salon AB | 1 Hr |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | “Growing Up in Pigeon Forge in the 60’s” | Butch Helton, Jackie Barnes, Harriet Barrier, Bill Bradley | Panel discussion with Butch Helton as the Moderator. Sharing memories of Pigeon Forge in the 60’s. Question & answer format. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Arches Along the Way | Keith Garnes, Craig Johnston | A presentation of arches and natural bridges along Tennessee’s trails. | Falls Room | 1 Hr | |
| 2:30pm-3:30pm | “Wiley Oakley-Living and Dying in the Smokies” | Lew Bolton | Wiley’s true tales about the customs and events of daily life and death in the mountains. | Salon AB | 1 Hr | |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | Waterfalls & Natural Features of the GSMNP | Keith Garnes, Craig Johnston | Waterfalls, overlooks, and natural features of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | photo | Cellphoneography-getting the most from your cellphone’s camera! | Colby McLemore | Discover the full potential of your cellphone’s camera! Join us for this hands-on presentation that will elevate your photography skills. Get ready to embark on this thrilling experience and take your wildlife photography to new heights! | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm | A Cades Cove Wiley Oakley-Uncle Sherman Myers | Bernard Myers | Gatlinburg had Wiley Oakley who rubbed elbows with the rich and famous…Cades Cove had Daniel Sherman Myers who never got the opportunity…Uncle Sherman got his quick whit from his mother’s Irish ancestors…Never at a loss for a reply to any situation…most of them hilarious! | Salon AB | 1 Hr | |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | music | Ragman and the Deep Woods Ensemble | Joseph Williams & Friends | Poetry and music of the Ragman stemming from his life in the mountains. The poetry and music of the mountains. | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | New Joints and Gear for Old Hikers | Joel & Kathy Zachry | Join Joel and Kathy for a discussion on how newer equipment, gear, and information on joint replacement to make hiking easier. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | The Ten Essentials Everyone Should Carry | Joey Holt | The ten essentials everyone should carry with them, and the importance of each. | Salon AB | 1 Hr | |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | music | Boogertown Gap Old-Time String Band Concert | Boogertown Gap | The band will perform a concert of old-time Appalachian traditional music. All ages will appreciate the variety of musical instruments used during the concert. | Falls Room | |
| 6:00pm-7:00pm | From Rim to Rim on a Whim-Grand Canyon Adventure | Charles Maynard, David Morris | A walk through time with three old friends from the North Rim across the Colorado River to the South Rim. David and Charles will share their Grand Adventure in an amazing iconic national park with pictures and stories. | Salon C | ||
| 7:30pm-8:30pm | “The Way It Was” | Ken Jenkins and Friends | A panel discussion from citizens who either lived in, or their family lived in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discussing the Park before it became the National Park. | Salon ABC |
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23
| Time | Subtitle | Presentation Title | Presenter | Presentation Description | Location | Length |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Milling Around at the Old Mill | Chuck Childers | A look at the happenings behind the scenes at the Old Mill. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Wildflowers of the Smokies | Jack Carman | Wildflowers found in the Smoky Mountains. | Salon B | 1 Hr | |
| 9:00am-10:00am | animals | Bats of Tennessee | Chris Ogle, TWRA | We will take a look at the life history of bats found in Tennessee, as well as highlight several research projects involving bats in the state. | Salon C | 1Hr |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Appalachian History with the Salt Maker | Jim Bordwine | Come and learn about the history of salt in Appalachia. | Falls Room | 1 Hr | |
| 10:00am-6:00pm | Photography Contest Exhibit | Event Staff | A running digital display of the photography contest entries and the winning photos! | Falls Foyer Balcony | 8 Hrs | |
| 10:00am-6:00pm | Exhibits and Vendors | Lobby and Salon D | 8 Hrs | |||
| 10:00am-11:00am | craft class | Wire Wrapping a Natural Gemstone | LaDonna Twyman | Learn how to wire wrap a natural gemstone for a pendant. | Parlor A | 45 min |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Logging in the Smokies | Rick Turner | This program provides an in depth look at how railroads forever changed the Great Smoky Mountains and specifically the Elkmont area in the way people lived and worked there prior to the establishment of the Park in 1934. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Andy Huff, The Mountain View Hotel, & Gatlinburg’s Huff Family | Kathy Gwinn | The impact of Andy & Martha Huff, and their 2 sons in the town of Gatlinburg, the Pi Beta Pi, and lodging | Salon B | 1 Hr | |
| 10:30am-12:00 pm | animals | Wonder of Wolves | Rhonda Goins & Gail Stout | Our experiences living with and socializing wolves for 24 years. Rhonda, as a retired Park Ranger, and Gail, volunteering for these inhabitants of Bays Mountain Park. | Salon C | 1.5 Hrs |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Kid’s Track | “Build a Wild Bed” | Jim & Karen Summerville | We will talk about wildlife sleeping spaces and utilizing natural materials and play dough, create nests or miniature dens. | Parlor B | 1 Hr |
| 10:30am-11:30am | music | Appalachian Sounds Part One | Knoxville Dulcimer Club | Musicians from the Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club will play a variety of traditional songs on dulcimers and other accompanying instruments. | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Smokies Most Wanted: Record Life in the Smokies | Discover Life in America: Jaimie Matzko and Will Kuhn | Do you visit the Smokies? Do you have a phone? Then you can contribute to science in the Smokies. In this program, you’ll learn how to use a nature app called iNaturalist to document the animals and plants you encounter in the GSMNP, through a community science project called Smokies Most Wanted. It’s fun, easy, and a great way for kids and families! (Parent/Guardian permission required for kids under 13) | Salon B | 1 Hr | |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Adventures in the Woods-Our Stories | Sherra Owen | This is an interactive sharing of woodland fun and artifacts. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | music | Appalachian Sounds Part Two | Knoxville Dulcimer Club | Musicians fron the Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club will play a variety of traditionsl songs on dulcimers and other accompanying instruments. | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm | animals | Raccoon Report | Nessie O’Neil, Linsey Hembree | Come and learn about the lives, behaviors, and adaptations of raccoons both in captivity and the wild, as well as the proper husbandry of these amazing animals in zoos and sanctuaries. As a special treat, get up close and personal with a live raccoon ambassador and gain a newfound appreciation for these clever and charismatic creatures. | Salon C | 1 Hr |
| 1:00pm-2:30pm | craft class | Carving an Owl Ornament | Don Taylor | Wood carving an owl using carving knife, stop cuts and relief carving. Bring your own knife | Parlor A | 1.5 Hrs |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | The Civilian Conservation Corps-FDR’S Tree Army | Bil Deitzer, Diane Kloenne | The CCC program improved U.S. Parks, forests, and agriculture, created job opportunities and developed skills. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Cades Cove Baptist Church Records 1826 to 1971 | Stephen G. Weber | History of Cades Cove Primitive Baptist Church, baptisms, ministers, feuds, exclusions, and last meetings. From the Great-Grandson of William H. Oliver, a minister of the church. (Yes, that Oliver) | Salon B | 1 Hr | |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Winter Hummingbirds in East Tennessee | Mark Armstrong | Hummingbirds are rare birds during the winter in East Tennessee. Most of them are Rufous hummingbirds, but other species are possible. We are participating in a long term project to study these special birds. | Falls Room | 1 Hr | |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm | Raptor Rehabilitation and Veterinary Opportunities in Wildlife Medicine | Michael Jones, DVM,ABVP & Nancy Zagaya, LVMT | Four bald eagle reports from the American Eagle Foundation Veterinary Team: rescue, physical exam, rehab, and release. Also a discussion of veterinary opportunities in wildlife medicine. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm | Kid’s Track | “Thumbprint Designs” | Aurora Harrison Bull | This class will be FOR ALL AGES (geared toward children, but adults enjoy it too). They will be making animated characters with their own thumbprint to tell a story. | Parlor B | 1 Hr |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | Graveyard Forensics-“Who are you Walking On” | Arthur M. Bohanan | This presentation takes forensic science into the cemeteries, old and new, using simple methods to read old grave stones, locating and gendering long dead. Many updates from current cases in 2023. Civil War graves located. Come visit, see, learn and ponder much. | Salon B | 1 Hr | |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | Murder and Mayhem in the Great Smoky Mountains | Stanford Johnson | Stanford will discuss two books: At The Dead of Midnight: A Bloody Reign of Terror in the Great Smoky Mountains, and Our LITTLE Secret: A Smoky Mountain’s Family Saga and Coming of Age Story Inspired by True Crimes. He will also discuss why he chooses to write what he writes. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | People, Plants and Their Stories | Sherra Owen | Come and experience general plant stories from 1612 to present day!! | Falls Room | 1 Hr | |
| 3:30pm-4:30pm | Birds of the Smokies and Sevier County | Keith Watson | A powerpoint presentation will be offered to highlight the birds of the Smokies and Sevier County, Tennessee. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | “Incredible Wild Edibles” | Donna Cyr | Common wild plants that grow right outside your door. Some are used for food, others for medicine, and some are used for utilitarian purposes. And plants that can be used for all three purposes. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | Modern Navigation: Are Map & Compass Obsolete? | Nancy East, SAR | Come learn about the pros and pitfalls of various ways to navigate in the wilderness, including a deep dive into the world of navigation apps. | Salon B | 1 Hr | |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | music | Mountain Ballads | Ruth Barber & Brenda Lentz Dawson | Ruth and Brenda will sing and share the histories of mountain ballads from the early settlers up to the 1920s. | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Grandma Gatewood’s Walk | Anne Van Curen | Actress Anne Van Curen transforms into Emma “Grandma” Gatewood to describe what it was like to solo hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955. This dramatization is based off the book “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk”. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 6:00pm-7:00pm | Friends of the Smokies: Preserving Forever Places | Dana Sohen | Discover how Friends of the Smokies, an organization that has been a stalwart champion of the GSMNP for decades, has harnessed the power of community and generosity, putting over $87 million in donor dollars to work, safeguarding and enriching America’s most visited National Park. Learn how their newest endeavor, Forever Places, is committed to ensuring the long-term protection of cherished historic treasures like the Walker Sister’s Cabin, the awe-inspiring Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower, and so much more. Discover how these iconic landmarks are not just relics of the past, but vibrant connections to the rich history of the Great Smoky Mountains. | Salon AB | 1 Hr | |
| 6:00pm-7:00pm | music | “We Need a Little Christmas” | Hills-N-Hollows | Hear the songs, traditions and the stories of the Mountain People during the 12 days of Christmas | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 6:30pm-7:00pm | Everything Smokies | Jane Maurer | Learn how the official educational partner supports the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. | Salon C | 30 min | |
| 7:30pm-8:30pm | Heaven and Nature Sing | Judy Felts, Ken Jenkins, and Friends | Join Ken, Judy and Friends for a wonderful journey through music and photographs telling a beautiful story of how heaven and nature combine to uplift and refresh the soul. | Salon ABC | 1 Hr |
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24
| Time | Subtitle | Presentation Title | Presenter | Presentation Description | Location | Length |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Kid’s Track | Snakes Alive!! | Rhonda Goins, Gail Stout | Learn about snakes and interact with them. Kids can also make a craft snake to take home with them! | Salon C | 1 Hr |
| 9:00am-10:00am | “The Pottery That Helped Mold Pigeon Forge” | Christina Wolfenbarger | Pigeon Forge Pottery was a tourism staple for decades in the City of Pigeon Forge. But do you know how truly deep its roots go and its surprising connection to TVA? Join us for an in-depth look at this early tourism icon and potter Douglas Ferguson. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Living with Natives-Food, Folklore, Medicine & More | Sherra Owen | Using the 5 senses to experience daily life around native plants, highlighting nature’s most important plant. | Salon B | 1 Hr | |
| 9:00am-10:00am | photo | Image Selection and Judging Criteria for Photography Competition | Douglas Hubbard | How do we judge a photograph? Some say that the choice is arbitrary or is just an opinion. This presentation is to explain some of the more common guidelines used in a judging photographs and to show there is structure to this process and that it is not just a personal opinion. Even if you are not interested in competing, this program should help in understanding the judge’s selections and also when objectively evaluating your images. | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 10:00am-6:00pm | Photography Contest Exhibit | Event Staff | A running digital display of the photography contest entries and the winning photos! | Falls Foyer Balcony | 8 Hrs | |
| 10:00am-6:00pm | Exhibits and Vendors | Salon D and Lobby | 8 Hrs | |||
| 10:00am-11:00am | craft class | Making Natural Gemstone Earrings | LaDonna Twyman | Learn how to make natural gemstone earrings. | Parlor A | 1 Hr |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Mythological Creatures of Tennessee | Chris Ogle, TWRA | Join a TWRA biologist to learn the TRUTH about goatsuckers, hoop snakes, and black panthers in Tennessee. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 10:30am-11:30am | People Who Shaped the Smokies | Bill Deitzer, Diane Kloenne | Smokies history involving Mayna Avent, Colonel Townsend, Elkmont, Lem Ownby, and Bill Walker. | Salon AB | 1 Hr | |
| 10:30am-11:30am | photo | How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse | Steve Zigler | A total eclipse of the sun is one of the most spectacular events in nature. This program will teach you how to photograph an eclipse and enjoy the incredible experience at the same time. | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | “Incredible Wild Edibles” | Donna Cyr | Common wild plants that grow right outside your door. Some are used for food, others for medicine, and some are used for utilitarian purposes. And plants that can be used for all three purposes. | Salon AB | 1 Hr | |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | “Mayday Mayday Plane Down” | Joey Holt | Stories and histories of plane crashes inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding Appalachian Mountains through the eyes of a Search And Rescue volunteer. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | photo | Image Post Processing | Douglas Hubbard | One person’s approach to image editing from start to finish. This program will demonstrate basic techniques to edit images with intent, composition and eye movement within the photograph. | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm | craft class | Bookbinding | Pat K. Thomas | A simple book will be constructed using bookboard, glue, thread, and decorative papers. | Parlor A | 1 Hr |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | animals | The Intelligence of Corvids | Ashley Frye, American Eagle | Corvids are the smartest birds on earth. Their intelligence is in mythology, history, and science across the world. Let’s explore how the world views these incredible birds and their problem solving abilities. | Salon C | 1 Hr |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | hiking | A Journey on the Applachian Trail | Edd Spencer | My journey as a section hiker on this fantastic trail of 2,175 miles from Georgia to Maine. I will share my experiences on the trail with pictures, some magic and stories about bears. | Salon AB | 1 Hr |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | photo | “Photography as Art-and Fun” | Clay Thurston | This program will go over what is needed for a photograph to be considered artistic. It will emphasize composition and how to balance the photograph. Photographs will be mostly of nature and wildlife subjects. | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm | Kid’s Track | Sharpie Dyed Tile | Dolora Batchelor | We will create colorful tile coasters using sharpies, rubbing alcohol and sealer. | Parlor B | 50 min |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | music | Civil War Songs | Brenda Lentz-Dawson | Civil War period songs covering love, loss of family, and the funny side of it too! | Salon A | 1 Hr |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | You’re Wrong-the Truth About Bears | Joel Zachry | Come and learn that bears don’t growl, hibernate, are only opportunistic carnivores, and much more! | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | Food | Reminiscing and Recipes | Marcia Huskey Nelson | Join Pigeon Forge Public Library Diector Marcia Huskey Nelson as she highlights some of her favorite Appalachian/Smoky Mountain/Sevier County cookbooks in the library’s collection. Sample tasting will be available. This traditional food may contain any number of ingredients including dairy, gluten, wheat, and/or nuts. Attendees with food allergies should not plan to take part in this session. Limited to 25 preregistered participants. | Salon B | 1 Hr |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | Photography in a Macro World | Kendall Chiles | Let’s discover the aspects of close-up photography. Bring your questions about this special skill for Kendall with you. | Falls Room | 1 Hr | |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | animals | Amazing Animal Adaprtations | Nessie O’Neil, Linsey Hembree | Discover the remarkable world of animal survival strategies as we showcase various fox species from around the globe. From Arctic foxes to Fennec foxes, join us as we delve into the diverse ways these clever creatures have evolved to thrive in their distinct environments. | Salon C | 1 Hr |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | Sevier County Butterflies | Lois Worthington, Glenna Julian | Pictures we have taken of butterflies in our gardens presented in a powerpoint program. | Salon A | 1 Hr | |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | Wild Lilies and Orchids of the Mid South | Jack Carman | Wild lilies and orchids found in the Mid-South. | Salon B | 1 Hr | |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | photo | The Stars Shine Bright Above the Smokies | Lisa Mayo | A beginners guide to Milky Way photography. We will go over when, where, equipment, and how to get started. Kids are welcome! | Falls Room | 1 Hr |
| 6:00 pm-7:00pm | Lucinda Oakley Ogle: “The Queen of the Smokies” | Kathy Gwinn | Stories about Wiley Oakley’s daughter, Lucinda, her growing-up years, and later her role as a wife, mother and Gatlinburg Booster. | Salon AB | 1 Hr | |
| 6:00pm-7:00pm | Six Weeks: Living & Writing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Dr. Brian Railsback | Fiction and non-fiction readings from the 2023 Steve Kemp Writer in Residence, from work done while living in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with Q&A discussion to follow. | Salon C | 1 Hr | |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | Old Time Music & Musicians of the Smokies | Boogertown Gap & Friends | A powerpoint presentation will be offered that depicts musicians and singers of the Smokies. We will perform select songs from those musicians and singers. | Falls Room | 1.5 Hr | |
| 7:30pm-8:30pm | Reminiscing About Wilderness with Alan Williams | Alan Williams | Join Alan Williams as he looks back through the years and discusses his connection to Wilderness Wildlife Week and other nature related shows. As a staple in most Tennessee homes during the dinner hour Alan has informed us, guided us, and provided us with many hours of entertainment throughout his career. He was and is a much loved and respected force in East Tennessee. Come and meet him! | Salon ABC | 1 Hr |