On April 27th, Jim Oliver's Smokehouse Restaurant, a well known restaurant and live music burnt to the ground after 61 years of operation.  Located just off of I-24 in Monteagle, TN, Jim Oliver's Smokehouse Restaurant was not only a tourist attraction for many who traveled to Tennessee, but a place many residents frequented including our own local musicians.  On Saturday, the community and musicians came together for a rally and prayer gathering to support the employees, family, and friends in this difficult time.  A second Rally and Cruise In gathering is scheduled for Saturday, May 8th.  Full details and updates are posted on Jim Oliver's Smokehouse Restaurant Facebook Page.  

Smoke House Rally and Cruise In #2 This Saturday May 8th 4:00pm-8:30pm #SmokehouseRISE #kickASH

LODGE & CABINS OPEN Restaurant and Gift Shop totally destroyed

We’re having a second rally in prayer the last one was short notice and so many people could not make it they’ve asked me to have another one. Hope you can attend

Saturday May 8th, 4-830 pm at least...(Some artist and song writers want to play so we’re gonna let them play as long as they want and as long as you guys want to stay)

 

Who will be there:

Employees, Singer Songwriters, family, friends, hotel guest and anyone in the community and surrounding area who would like to attend.  Show your support this SATURDAY ....maybe give some people some hugs.

 

What:

Rally & Cruise IN ...TO show LOVE and SUPPORT to The Smoke House Family.

 

Where:

In the barbecue pavilion behind where the restaurant once stood

 

When:

This Saturday May 8th 4:00 pm-8:30 pm or later

The 3 Radioactive Writers(Jason Adams, Randy Finchum, Paul J Cicero ) will perform their regular show 4:30 to 6:30

Anyone else that wants to play bring your guitar for a bonfire jam after the 3 RadioActive Writer Show.

 

Why:

Because we love The Smoke House and it is an iconic and historic part of Tennessee and Monteagle.

Some of the Smoke House Musician family have offered to play for tips That will go to support the rebuild efforts. This is not an official benefit ,it’s just a gathering of love and support.

 

What to bring:

Potluck Super (kind of like we used to do for old time Sunday after church )If you can bring snacks, SIDE ITEMS, beverages, desserts or whatever you would like for you and your family and friends and may be a little extra for someone else.  You’re welcome to bring your own beer BYOB.  We are cooking lots meat on the grill.

 

Thanks to everyone for your overwhelming love and support we really need some healing and this is just a small way that we can all come together to support one another. Thank you for your continued prayers. We are truly heartbroken and devastated by the loss of that iconic Smoke House Restaurant, music room and gift in Monteagle Tennessee..

 

We Will have some food but NO beverage service so if you want any food or beverages you guys are going to have to bring some things you don’t have to share or you can bring things to share. Mostly bring a hug.

 

Thanks for your support,

Marla Sitten

Music & Media Manager

615-419-8673

 

To make a donation for the rebuild:

https://gofund.me/2f8aefd7

Feel free to send this link to anyone who wants to donate, Or an alternative you can mail a check or drop off money at the front desk of the Lodge and Cabins

 

The mailing address is:

The Smoke House

Lodge & Cabins

844 West Main St.Monteagle, TN 37356

 

Make check payable To:

The Smoke House

No amount is too small ...every dollar will help

Charlie Allen and Johnny Garcia took the stage Saturday in Manchester, TN at Praters BBQ performing a variety of original music and favorite tunes to local patrons.  Charlie Allen debuted his most recent single "Whiskey God & Jones" during the evening.

Charlie Allen is a world renowned songwriter in the music industry and has written for many artists.  He has released many songs and albums of his own including "If Jesus Came this Year?", "Dying to Be Seen", "No Welcome Home", "Grandpa's Recipe" and many more.

Johnny Garcia, a Texas native, moved to the Nashville area in 1991 and has been performing, producing, and songwriting.  Johnny is also known for playing guitar for Trisha Yearwood as well as being her music director.

Praters BBQ is well known for its ribs as well as its ribeye steaks, specialty sandwiches, burgers, catfish and hand-battered fried chicken and hosts live music most weekends at its Manchester location.  Visit their Facebook page and website for information on upcoming events.

This year the Third Annual May Day Music Festival helps a Music Brother in need!  Kerry Gilbert a well known singer/songwriter has been battling cancer for some time now. He has strength of a thousand guitarist and is now going to battle again. We are here to help raise money for Mr. Gilbert and help take the stress of bills off him while he battles!

When Kerry Gilbert began the KGB in 1992, he never imagined that he would still be getting to do what he loves today. After working with some of the best musicians in the Shoals area and in Nashville, Kerry has put together a group of six individuals who all have a passion for entertaining. Donny Carpenter, Mitchell Curtis, Shane Goodson, Randy Kimbrough and Jim Seales have joined Kerry to complete a band that has become one of the most talked about bands in North Alabama. Because these guys have all come from different musical backgrounds and have worked with some of the most well known musicians in the United States, they are able to provide a unique blend of musical genres. They have such a chemistry on stage that it draws their audiences in and brings them to their feet time and time again. "This band is definitely the best collection of musicians that I have ever worked with, I am amazed at their overall attitude...these guys are like family to me." -- Kerry Gilbert Source: Alabama Music Office

We have a great lineup of music throughout the day:
2:00-2:45 - Traditions Rising
3:00-3:45 - Southern AxCent
4:00-4:45 - Tequila Falls
5:00-6:45 - Twisted Country
8:00-until - Bad Ethyl

This year's event will be held at Bama Jams Lounge  -  2600 George Wallace Hwy Littleville, AL 35654.

Giveaways will be held in between artists.  $5 cover at the door to enjoy the music. 21 and over only inside. Vendors well be setup both inside and outside.

More information to come so keep watching!  PLAY IT LOUD for Kerry Gilbert!

Special Thanks to:

Buffalo Rock	Bama Jams Lounge	Glendas Rockin it Promotions
Alabama Jams	WFMC Jams	Colbert County Reporter
Big River Broadcasting	Fame Recording studios	Alabama Music Hall Of Fame