I am very interested in starting a new Truck Camper Rally in Tennessee to start in 2014. I would like to try to have some feedback to see if this would work and how many attendees that would be interested in coming.I would like to do this in the Gatlinburg area, which is at the northern edge of the Great Smoky Mtns National Park. Lots of things to do in the area and the time of the year has not been finalized yet.

Sounds like A good idea.DW and I would like to attend.We are about 2 hours away.If I might suggest maybe spring or fall summer can get quite hot there at times.Ramp

I would love to do in October, during the fall colors. But campgrounds might be a problem.

You are correct campgrounds fill far in advance during peak leaf season.Also I have seen massive traffic jams in the park that time of year during peak weekends.Maybe spring {may or early june} would be best and get every one who is interested together within the next couple of months so reservations could be made.

We would be interested also. We visit that area several times a year but not always in the TC. Please keep me informed.

jmckelvy wrote:We would be interested also. We visit that area several times a year but not always in the TC. Please keep me informed.Sign us up too!

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GoinThisAway
Explorer
Nov 02, 2014
Less than a week to go! Any procrastinators out there that want to jump in at the last minute? It's not too late! We've got a dozen or so TCs coming but there's room for a few more.
WVbassmistress
Explorer
Oct 21, 2014
Pretty excited to see the AL people coming (along with everyone else of course).
Guntersville is my favorite lake and maybe I can get some tips from the "locals" (more local than me!)
delosholly
Explorer
Oct 21, 2014
We will be bringing shrimp and cocktail sauce for Friday night. I am not sure about Saturday night yet.

We went up to the Cherohala Skyway area this past weekend. Unfortunately last week's storm took off most of the leaves, so color peeping was not good, but we still had a good camp spot on North River Road, Tellico River area.

Can't wait until the TC gathering.

Del & Holly
kohldad
Explorer III
Oct 21, 2014
Actually, taking a week to go from Rome to Gatlinburg sounds just about right. :)
GoinThisAway
Explorer
Oct 21, 2014
devildog1971 wrote:
Hi-ho one more week to go then we are off headed for get together in Tennessee with many stops on the way up

Hey, devildog, it isn't far enough from your home to Gatlinburg to require more than one stop. Or do you need that many potty breaks :B Seriously though, sounds like you're going to get to take the scenic route. I was up in the Smokies last weekend and the color was very good up high so should be working its way down. Enjoy!
devildog1971
Explorer
Oct 20, 2014
Hi-ho one more week to go then we are off headed for get together in Tennessee with many stops on the way up
GoinThisAway
Explorer
Oct 17, 2014
Just want to remind folks that the "official" TN TC Gathering thread is over on the Rallies, Shows, and Gatherings forum. I keep an eye on this one as well but you can click HERE to see the latest update on the gathering.
GoinThisAway
Explorer
Oct 17, 2014
pjbeagle wrote:
We finally got to use our TC somewhere other than our driveway (LOL!) and had a great time. If you are ever in Western NC, I highly recommend camping at Black Forest Family Camping Resort in Cedar Mtn (just above Brevard) near Dupont State Forest. Dupont is worth seeing - great hiking and bike trails and incredible waterfalls. Black Forest is a great campground too. You just can't go in and look around - they highly value their campers' safety and privacy. Anyway, we got to camp the last two weekends in a row there and had wonderful fall weather one weekend and winter the next, so it was a great test of our TC. We are in the "mod" mode now - funny how you see how things can be better constantly. We REALLY want to join you all for the TC Rally, but the annual church BBQ is a huge deal here. We would love to pick all your brains about your TCs and your experiences and sit around the campfire. We know you're going to have a terrific time and we wish you the best weather ever. Take pictures and post them for the rest of us.

I think I enjoy making mods to the camper almost as much as camping ... almost! I'll definitely take a bunch of pix at the gathering and post some. Are you at least going to be able to take the TC over to the church BBQ ... you might need an extra oven or something :D
WVbassmistress
Explorer
Oct 16, 2014
Made my reservation...see you guys there!
WVbassmistress
Explorer
Oct 14, 2014
Thanks, kids! I knew I could count on you.
After the funeral tomorrow, I hope to get a firm answer and make my reservations.
*Fingers crossed*

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