Nashville singer/songwriter Amanda Williams headlines Saturday's Valentine edition of the weekly Music on the Mountain concerts at Jim Oliver's Smokehouse in Monteagle, Tenn. Opening will be Sarah Mallory and Jennifer Parmley.
Photo from www.amandawilliamsmusic.netIf gift ideas for your Valentine are still shrouded in mystery, perhaps the sixth annual Fog Festival can help to lift the veil.
This four-day celebration at various businesses on Monteagle Mountain offers an array of time-together activities, as well as romantic dining options. The event is sponsored today through Monday by the Monteagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Free activities include pottery throwing, wall-climbing lessons and wine and chocolate pairings. Dee Underhill-Hargis, executive director of the chamber, says Saturday's artisan bread-making classes at Dutch Maid Bakery are among the most anticipated events.
A free concert Saturday night at Jim Oliver's Smoke House will feature Nashville singer/songwriter Amanda Williams.
For more information, call 931-924-5353 or e-mail mmtnchamber@blomand.net.
FOG FESTIVAL MERCHANT OFFERINGS
Note: Not all merchants are participating all four days. Times are Central.
* Dave's Modern Tavern: Daily food and drink specials (closed Monday), 931-924-8363.
* Dutch Maid Bakery: Saturday, tours by appointment, $5; artisan bread-making class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., $10; dinner specials, 6-8 p.m., $20, RSVP, 931-592-3171. Sunday, brunch buffet.
* Eagle Liquors: Wine specials, 931-924-9463.
* Edgeworth Inn: Today and Saturday, four-course, fireside dinner, French cuisine, 6 p.m., $37.50, RSVP, 931-924-4000. Saturday, exhibit of oil paintings by national artists, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., free.
* Hallelujah Pottery: Pot throwing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, free, 931-924-0141.
* Jim Oliver's Music Hall: Daily meal specials and free homemade fudge samples. Saturday, Music on the Mountain concert, 7-10 p.m.; drawings for door prizes during show, 800-489-2091.
* The Jungle Room: Open house specials and treats for pets and people, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, 931-924-7387.
* Lorena's Café, Catering & Gifts: Daily, free Fog Lifter Latte. Today, Saturday and Monday, four-course Valentine's dinner, $32, bring your own wine/champagne, RSVP, 931-924-GIFT.
* Massage & Bodywork with Regina Rourk: 30-minute massage, $25, 931-636-4806 to schedule.
* Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center: Saturday, tastings of six wines and hors d'oeuvres, 1-3 p.m., $25; romantic dinner, including wine and dessert, 6 p.m., $49, RSVP, 931-924-3869.
* Mountain Outfitters: Daily wall-climbing lessons, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., equipment provided, free; winter clothing sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 931-924-4100.
* Monteagle Winery: Saturday, Sunday and Monday, wine and chocolate pairings, free samples.
* Patti's Patch Florist: Discounts on Valentine orders, rose and carnation giveaways, 931-467-2570.
* Tea on the Mountain: Saturday, exhibit of antique tea serving pieces and place settings, free; five-course meal, $36, RSVP, 931-592-4832.