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2008 Rides and Activities

50 - 50 Rule applies which means we normally won't ride if the Temp. is 50 Deg or colder/// or 50% or greater chance of rain as per Weather.com.  Special Events such as Toy Run, Polar Bear ride, etc  will be held as scheduled.   Rain dates will be posted when possible.   In case of a cancelation every attempt will be made to contact you by e-mail, phone, or (Ride Alert Page) on this site.

NOTE:  Dates on overnight trips are tentative until lodging is secured.

NOTEAll times listed below on the rides are (DEPARTURE) times unless stated otherwise.  Some times are listed as TBA(To Be Announced).

MONTH
DATE & TIME
LEAVING FROM
DESTINATION/EVENT

JANUARY

     

Tues the 1st @ Noon

K-Mart--Gallatin Pk near Briley

2nd Annual Black-eyed Pea Ride.  We will ride unless roads are icey. Temp is not a factor.  Start the New Year with a BANG.

Fri the 11th @ 11am

Mt.Juliet Rd &Central Pk

Leave from Store at Mt.Juliet Rd & Central Pk @ 11am.  Ride a scenic route to the Hillcrest Mkt & Campgrounds at 6980 Sparta Hwy (between Smithville & Sparta)  This little store serves Great BBQ ribs, etc.  Lunch & Fellowship ride!

Mon the 21st @ 7PM

Corky's-Brentwood

MEET & EAT- 1st meeting for 2008.  Corky's Bar-B-Que on Franklin Rd near Old Hickory Blvd---Brentwood, Tn.  Good food and Great Friends to enjoy it with.

Mon the 28th @ 10am

Lewis Grocery. Hwy 12 & OHB

Meet at Jimmy Lewis's Grocery-Ashland City Hwy(St R12) and Old Hickory Blvd.  Ride to Dover, Tn. and lunch at Cindy's Catfish Kitchen which is a Great Ride.  Those of you who have eaten there also know it's one of the best places in Tenn to Eat. 

FEBRUARY

     

Mon the 18th @ 7pm

Piccadilly, Madison

MEET & EAT-----Piccadilly Cafeteria located at 721 Madison Square Shopping Center off Gallatin Pk S.

Mon the 25th @ 9:30am

Hermitage Sta

Meet 9:30am at the Hermitage Station.  Ride South towards Summertown. Temp High supposed to be in low 60's, but will probably be cool early.  Rule #1 (finding food) will be observed.

MARCH

     

Sat the 8th @ 9am
 

TBA

Pa's Bar-B-Q in Waynesboro, Tn--(RIDE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER) HIGH SUPPOSED TO BE IN MID 30'S.

Wed the 12th @ 10AM

TBA

Mystery ride.  If you want to ride check your e-mail or call Wayne at (424-4687) up till 9 AM Wednesday morning for the starting location.   We’re going to make our decision based on who, how many, and where the most live.  The destination is a mystery at this time.

Thurs the 13th @ 10am

TBA

Ride to Lynchburg, TN area and EAT!  Notification on departure location will come from John Knowles via E-Mail.  Weather supposed to be GREAT!

Sat the 15th, at 9am

TBA

Fort Donelson & Cindy's Restaurant in Dover, TN (Ride Canceled due to stormy weather.)

Mon the 17th @ 7pm

Rafferty's, Rivergate

 Meet/Eat & St. Patrick's Day get together for March.  Rafferty's at Rivergate.

Fri the 21st @ 10am

Lewis's Mkt, OHB & SR 12

Meet @ Jimmy Lewis's Market, Hwy 12(Ashland City Hwy) & Old Hickory Blvd.  Ride West toward Dover, TN with lunch at Cindy's Catfish Kitchen.

Sat/Sun, 22nd & 23rd

TBA

Easter Weekend---No Rides Scheduled

Sat the 29th @ 11am

Hardee's. Harding Pl & Nolensville Rd

"Spring Thaw".  Shelbyville, TN.  Departure time 11am. RIDE CANCELED DUE TO COLD & WET.

APRIL

     

Sat the 5th @ 10am

Hermitage Precinct

Scenic ride to Center Hill Lake Area restaurants. Smithville/Sparta, TN. Kickstands up at 10am.

Sat the 12th @ 9am

Hermitage Station

"Sticky Fingers" in Chattanooga, TN

Fri,Sa,Su-18,19,20th-9am

Loveless Restaurant

Overnighter down Natchez Trace to Vicksburg, Miss for historic weekend.  Breakfast 8am at Loveless (Hwy 100 near Natchez Trace)  Kick stands up at 9am.

Mon the 21st @ 7pm

Jim N Nick's

April, Meet & Eat--Jim N Nick's BBQ located at 7004 Charlotte Pk.

Sat the 26th @ 9am

TBA

World's Largest Catfish Fry at Paris, TN  Ride Canceled due to rain.

Sun the 27th @ 9am

Hardee's.Nolensville &
Harding Pl

Cornbread Festival at South Pittsburg, TN

MAY

     

Sat the 3rd @ 9am

TBA

Historic "Dutchman's Bakery & Restaurant", Tracy City, TN

Sun/Mon the 4th & 5th.

Shell Sta. OHB/I-40
Hermitage

Meet 9am at Shell Station on Old Hickory Blvd just off I-40 in Hermitage.  Ride to the Smokies and Ride Deal's Gap.  Contact Jeff & Diann Ball for rooming info. Additional info via E-mail.

Sat the 10th @10am

Hardee's, Nolensville & Harding Pl

"Dead Man's Curve M/C Rally" in Pulaski, TN.  Be ready to leave Hardee's Restaurant at 10am.

Sat the 17th

TBA

Barber's Museum in Birmingham, AL

Mon the 19th @ 7pm

Logan's

May, Meet & Eat. 7PM at Logan's Roadhouse, 1715 Gallatin Pk No. (Rivergate)

Fr,Sa,Su-23rd to 25th

TBA

Pigs in The Smokies-Mason Dixon Spring Conference. Townsend, TN. Also will recognize this weekend as the 3rd Annual Terry McElroy Ride. Click on below link for Registration Info, Lodging Info, etc., for this event. This is always a fun weekend.  http://www.blueknightstn3.com/ 
Additional info will follow on departure times, etc.

JUNE

     

Sat the 7th @ 9am

Earthman's Resturant 9AM

Breakfast at Earthman's Restaurant.  Located at 4409 Whites Creek Pk near Old Hickory Blvd.  Eat at 9am and then ride to Keg Springs Winery in Hampshire, Tn.  Sounds like at good day to Wine & Dine.

Sat the 14th @ 10am

Hardee's, Harding & Nolensville Rd

Arrington Winery in Arrington, TN.   RIDE CANCELED--WEATHER

Mon the 16th @ 7pm

Longhorn Steakhouse

June Meet & Eat. Longhorn Steakhouse Restaurant in Rivergate.

Sat the 21st @ 10am

Hardee's. Nolensville & Harding Pl

Bean Creek Winery in Manchester, TN

Sun the 22nd @ 10am

Hardee's. Nolensville & Harding Pl

Lynchburg M/C Rally, Lynchburg, TN

Fri to Sun-27,28,29th-9am

TBA

Overnighter to beautiful Highlands, NC area.  Lodging at "The Chandler Inn". Call Randy Power, Mgr @ 1-888-378-6300. Be sure to mention BK's TNV.  www.thechandlerinn.com

JULY

     

Sat. the 5th @ 1PM

North Station

Fund Raiser/Picnic at Bill Krantz's Place near Ashland City to benefit a young Male cancer patient who is presently at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.  Donation/cost is $10 per plate.  Food will be Great!  Entertainment consists of a Band, Giant Slide, Hayride, and a Dunking Booth.  Kids will enjoy the hayride and slide.  We adults may enjoy the Dunking Booth if the weather gets any hotter.   Meet at the North Station and ride/drive to Bill's place on Hwy 12---Leave at 1PM.  Let's support the Fund Raiser, former Blue Knight, Bill Krantz is putting on and enjoy a great afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship.

Thurs the 10th

Wal-Mart

Dinner at the Cherokee Steak House, 7PM, Gallatin.  Meet at the Wal-Mart parking lot, Andrew Jackson Pkwy & Lebanon Rd be ready to leave at 6:30PM.

Tues the 15th @ 6:30pm

Madison Church of Christ

Dinner at Uncle Bud's Rest. in Hendersonville.  Meet at the Madison Church of Christ. (leaving at 6:30PM)

Sat the 19th @ 10am

Hardee's Rest.Nolensville & Hardling Pl

Ride to Lynnville, Tn to the Soda Pop Shoppe for Lunch. Leaving Hardee's at 10am.

Mon the 21st @ 7pm

FOP Camp

July Meet & Eat 7PM.  A Luau at the FOP Campsite.  A location will be announced to meet up with HOG Chapter members (invited guests) and ride to the Camp to enjoy the 7PM Luau.

AUGUST

     

Sat the 16th @ 10am

Lewis's Mkt. Hwy 12/OHB

Meet at Jimmy Lewis's Market (Hwy 12-Ashland City Hwy & Old Hickory Blvd) Leaving around 10am riding to the Dover, Tn area.

Mon the 18th @ 7pm

Steamboat Bill's

August Meet & Eat at Steamboat Bill's Restaurant located at 248 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville, Tn

Sat. the 30th @ 9am

Shell.OHB & I-40E

Smokey Mountain Harley Davidson in Maryville, Tn. The Kentucky Headhunters will perform--Tickets = $8.00. Spend night in Alcoa, Tn. Contact Jeff Ball for additional room info, etc. Plan on leaving the Shell Store/Station at 9am.

SEPT.

     

Sat. the 6th @ 9am

Loveless Cafe

Ride to Waynesboro, Tn. Lunch at the Bar-B-Q shack owned by brother in-law of John Knowles. Leaving from the Loveless Cafe on hwy 100 around 9am.  Show up earlier if you plan on having breakfast prior to departure.

Sat. the 13th @ 10am

Bost HD

"Paul's Pride Benefit Ride" starting at Bost HD on 46th Ave.No--Ends at Boswell's HD(Fessler's La) $20 Registration includes the Ride, Tee Shirt, and Collectable Pin. There will be a Post Ride Reception at Boswell's.  All Bikes Welcome.  Additonal Info will follow via E-mail.

Mon the 22nd @ 7pm

O'Charlie's, Bellvue

September 22nd Meet & Eat.  O'Charlie's Restaurant located at 110 Coley Davis Ct. in Bellevue.  Additional directions will follow via E-mail.

Tues the 30th @ 7PM

Mallard's Rest

Dinner at Mallard's Restaurant located at 3803 Dickerson Rd--7PM

OCTOBER

     

Sun the 5th @ 8AM

South Station

Scenic Ride to Chattanooga, Tn.. Lunch at Sticky Fingers Restaurant. Weather's supposed to be great.

Sat the 18th to Sat 25th

TBA

Extended trip to Gulf Shores, AL.  Departure date Sat. Oct.18th and return home on Sat. Oct 25th.  Two rooms are still available for two couples or singles at $44 per person per night.  Reservations through Donna at dhsawyer@comcast.net

Mon the 27th @ 7pm

TBA

October, Meet & Eat.  Location TBA

NOVEMBER

     

Mon the 17th @ 7pm

TBA

November, Meet & Eat. Location TBA

DECEMBER

     

Sat the 13th @ 7pm

Davidson Co Sportsman's Club

Christmas Party!  This year will be at the Davidson County Sportsman's Club located at 5124 Eatons Creek Rd.  Additional info will follow as we approach Party Time.

ADDITIONAL RIDES WILL BE ADDED AS REQUESTED.  If you need changes, please advise as some dates & times are flexible.

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