Fiddler's Jamboree ~ Sat, Jul 7, '12

On Saturday, July 7, 2012, the sleepy town of Smithville will host the Annual Fiddlers' Jamboree & Craft Festival, one of country's premier bluegrass competitions. Just a few minutes from the Dekalb County Courthouse, where the hoedown takes place, Evins Mill is a convenient springboard for the festival - as well as a cool escape from the heat and a relaxing destination for great meals and overnight accommodations.

To that end, the Inn is hosting its own annual Bluegrass Cookout from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. that same Saturday. Appetizers are available as early as 6:00 p.m. As always, guests are invited to arrive early and enjoy a stroll to Carmac Falls or a game of pool at Cortland Game Hall. Early or not, come with an appetite, for the menu is expansive...

Entrees

• Smoked Tennessee Pastured Strip Loin from Gourmet Pasture Beef
• Pesto Grilled, West Wind Farm's Organic Chicken Breast
• Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Sides

• Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
• Fresh Garden Vegetable Ratatouille
• Fresh Baked Whole Wheat Rolls & Cornbread
• Home Grown Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella Salad
• Fresh Basil, Vegetable Slaw
• Marinated Cucumber Salad
• White Beans Cooked w/ Benton's Bacon
• Home Grown, Fried Green Tomatoes
• Grilled Sweet Onions & Chilies

Dessert

• Wild, Summer Berry Cobbler w/ Ice Cream

Beverages

• Tea, Coffee, Lemonade & Ice Water

The Jamboree Cookout itself is $50.00 per guest and $10 for children five to twelve years old. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included. Lodging/Meal packages are also still available. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Tim Buppert Concert ~ Aug 18, '12

In conjunction with accomplished singer-songwriter Tim Buppert, Evins Mill is hosting an intimate evening of acoustic music on Saturday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m. Hearty hors d'oeuvres and a lovely four-course dinner will precede the performance.

Having written and/or sung songs on albums for Trisha Yearwood, Michael Peterson and Kevin Sharp among other well-known artists, Tim has several top ten songs to his name and will be performing them and others in an informal and cozy format.

The dinner-concert package includes appetizers, four-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages & live music and is $110/couple. The overnight package includes the same plus one night's stay, breakfast the following morning and a picnic box lunch and is $285 to $345 per couple.

For more information about Tim Buppert, click here. For ticket information and lodging or dinner reservations, call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville).

Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Jun 2, '12

Evins Mill is hosting its first wine tasting of 2012 on Saturday, June 2. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guest will enjoy several French wines paired with appetizers prepared by Chef Evans just for the occasion. The tasting will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a rustic French dinner menu, drawn from locally sourced  produce and meats and crafted to compliment the vino du jour.

Wine Tasting Menu

• Chateau Bel Air ~ Bordeaux
• LaMaison, Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay ~ Pouilly-Fuisse
• Kuentz-Bas, Milleime ~ Alsace
• Francois Montand Blanc de Blanc

Dinner Menu 

• Wedge Oak Farms Pastured Pork Loin
• Wedge Oak Farms Raised Poussin Chicken

The Wine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• wine tasting & appetizers 
• a four-course dinner
• a hearty breakfast with omelet station
• non-alcoholic beverages

and is $290 to $350 for two guests depending on the room. Wine tasting and dinner-only reservations are also available at $75/plate.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Memorial Weekend Cookout - Sun, May 27, '12

The Inn is hosting its annual Memorial Weekend Cookout on Sunday, May 27 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with appetizers available as early as 6:00. If you're not already staying at the Inn, guests are welcome to make reservations for dinner-only and arrive early for short strolls to Carmac Falls. Whenever you show up, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Entrees

• Grilled Tennessee pastured rib eye steaks
• Grilled jumbo shrimp
• Barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• Oven roasted yukon gold potatoes
• Mixed garden vegetable grill
• Local vine-ripe tomato, mozzarella salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
• Grilled vidalia onions & chilies
• Vegetable slaw
• Marinated cucumber salad
• White beans, slow cooked w/ Benton's Bacon
• Fresh baked, local whole wheat rolls & cornbread

Dessert

• Local strawberry cobbler w/ streusel topping & vanilla ice cream

Beverages

• Tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Memorial Weekend Cookout is $50.00 per guest and $10 for children between the ages of five & twelve. Sodas, bottled waters  & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Mother's Day Brunch ~ Sun, May 13, '12

The Inn is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13. The brunch buffet and carving station are available from 10:00 to 11:30 and again from 12:30 to 2:00. While brunch attire is "dressy casual," we invite guests to bring a change of clothes and stick around should they want to hike to Carmac Falls. Hiking shoes or not, don't forget your appetite, for as always the menu is extensive...

Entrees

• Beef tenderloin carving station with chimichurri sauce
• Local farm fresh egg omelets, made-to-order with fresh veggies & cheeses

Lunch Sides

• Yukon Gold potato gratin
• Grilled vegetables with balsamic glaze
• Taboughleh salad
• Locally baked, whole wheat rolls
• Home grown green salad with chive blossom vinaigrette

Breakfast Sides

• Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy
• Wild blueberry pancakes with all the toppings
• Tennessee bacon & sausage
• Freshly baked variety of muffins
• Fresh fruit
• Homemade granola with yogurt
  

Desserts

• Fresh baked pound cake, meringues & brownies
• Build your own strawberry delight with locally grown fresh berries
• Whipped cream, nuts, sauces, sprinkles & more

Beverages

• Variety of juices
  
• Nashville's Bongo Java coffee
• Unsweetened tea & lemonade
• Fresh squeezed mimosas & mint juleps (not included in the price)

Brunch is $35 ($10 for children six to twelve years old). Reservations are required. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Easter Brunch ~ Sun, Apr 8, '12

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 8, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. While the dress for brunch is "resort casual," guests are invited to bring a change of clothes should they want to hike to Carmac Falls afterward. Walking attire or not, don't forget your appetite, for the menu is extensive...

Entrees

• New Zealand leg of lamb carving station with cool cucumber mint yogurt
• Farm fresh poached eggs on English muffin with sliced tomato & fresh herb hollandaise

Sides

• roasted potato medley with fresh rosemary
• Tennessee stone ground cheese grits
• marinated, chilled asparagus
• spring green salad with creamy, local watercress dressing
• shrimp salad
• Tennessee's own Benton's bacon & Goolsby sausage
• locally baked, whole wheat, pretzle rolls
• sourdough french toast with spiced apples, whipped cream & maple syrup
• fresh fruit, homemade granola & yogurt
• fresh baked variety of muffins

Desserts

• tres leche cake
• macaroons and cookies
• warm berry cobbler

Beverages

• variety of juices & Nashville's Bongo Java coffee
• unsweetened tea, lemonade & bartender on duty

Brunch is $35 and $10 for children six to twelve years old. Alcoholic beverages are available but not included. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Valentines Weekend at Evins Mill ~ Feb 10, 11 & 14

As Valentines falls on a Tuesday this year, the Inn will be celebrating the occasion not only on Tue, Feb 14 but also the preceding weekend - Fri, Feb 10 & Sat, Feb 11. On these nights, guests will be treated to...

• hearty rather than light hors d'oeuvres
• a five-course rather than a four-course dinner
  
• a single stem rose in a ribbon-wrapped vase
  
• enhanced turn-down service
  
• unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
  

Friday Dinner Entrees feature....

• Tennessee pastured thick-cut pork chop, wrapped in world famous Benton's Bacon, grilled and served with fresh chimichurri, or
• Tasmanian Wild King Salmon, cast iron seared, served with pink peppercorn beurre blanc

...followed by one of our favorite desserts, Flourless Chocolate Cake with fresh berries and sauce Chambord

Tuesday/Saturday Dinner Entrees include...

• Tennessee pastured beef tenderloin, seared with our Millstone dry rub and oven roasted; served with Cabernet Sauvignon, cracked pepper butter sauce, or
• Tennessee raised chicken breast, buttermilk breaded and pan fried; served with raspberry, blood orange, ginger compote

...followed by another popular dessert - chocolate soufflé with Bailey’s sauce.

To cap off the stay, guests will be treated to a hearty Valentines Brunch, featuring...

• omelet station & scrambled eggs
  
• buttermilk biscuits w/saw mill gravy
• pancakes w/ toppings galore
• creamy cheddar grits
• home fried potatoes
• bacon, sausage & country ham
• variety of hot & cold cereals
• fresh fruit
• muffins, toast, fresh bagels & cream cheese
• sweet pastries & croissants
• fruit yogurt
• a variety of juices, coffee, milk & tea

The all-inclusive package is $265 to $325 per couple depending on the room reserved. Reservations for dinner only are available at $100 per couple as are reservations for brunch at $35 per couple. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to make a reservation.