New Year's Day Brunch ~ Wed, Jan 1, '20

If late night revelry on New Year's Eve is not your style - or even if it is, consider joining us between 10:00 and 12:00 on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 for a leisurely yet celebratory New Year's Day Brunch. As with all our brunches, Chef Evans is preparing a bounteous spread, including...

• omelet-to-order station
• buttermilk pancakes with all the toppings
• local, brined and roasted chicken
• Tennessee bacon, and sausage
• buttermilk biscuits and saw mill gravy
• creamy cheddar grits
• home fried potatoes
• slow cooked turnip greens and black-eyed peas
• southern fried apples
• fresh fruit and muffins
• homemade granola and yogurt
• juices, coffee and hot beverage selection

Brunch is $35 per adult guest and half price for children between the ages of six and twelve. Come early or stay late to enjoy real wood burning fireplaces and brisk hikes to Carmac Falls.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Valentines ~ Fri/Sat, Feb 14/15, '20

We are not always able to celebrate Valentines on the actual day, but in 2020 we will be - on Friday, February 14 - as well as on Saturday, February 15, when guests will be treated to...

• hearty rather than light hors d'oeuvres 
• five-course rather than four-course dinner, including sorbet before the entree
• single stem rose in a ribbon-wrapped vase
• enhanced turn-down service
• brunch the following morning, served late
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages

Friday evening meal service includes...

• appetizers : red curry & coconut milk muscles served with Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese with fruit & crackers
• entrees : millstone dry rub beef tenderloin w/ pink peppercorn & cabernet butter sauce, or citrus braised duck breast served with a blood orange, ginger compote
• dessert : dark chocolate souffle w/ bailey's cream sauce

while Saturday evening meal service includes...

• appetizers : smoked salmon and baked brie with all the fixins
• entrees : Tennessee dry-aged rib eye steak with fresh chimichurri, or jumbo tiger shrimp scampi style
• dessert : flourless chocolate cake with homemade salted caramel

Valentines Brunch each morning features...

• omelet station & eggs-to-order
• buttermilk biscuits w/ saw mill gravy
• pancakes & french toast 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 $345 to $425 per couple per night depending on the room. Guests are welcome to stay one night or for the weekend. Reservations for dinner-only are available at $130/couple and for brunch-only are available at $60/couple.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) for reservations.

Fall Break Special ~ Select Weeknights in October

While we mostly promote Evins Mill as a place for adults to enjoy, the fact is - it's a pretty cool place for kids too - and on the evenings listed below, it can also be a complimentary place for school-age children, who in many cases will soon be out on Fall Break. 

For families wanting to remain close to home but still make room for a little adventure, Evins Mill features a variety of kid-friendly activities...

• self-guided hikes to overlooks of Carmac Falls
• fishing at Evins Mill Pond
• lawn games, including corn hole, horse shoes, ladder golf, and bocce ball
• game hall, including billiards, ping pong, darts, and foosball
• a wide variety of board games and puzzles
• extensive DVD library for after-dinner in-room entertainment

In addition, families will enjoy full meal service - from appetizers & dinner, followed by s'mores around a fire pit, through a full breakfast & sack lunch the next day. As always, our chefs will prepare for special dietary restrictions, including kid-friendly dinners upon request.

The Fall Break Package is available on the following evenings...

• Sun/Mon, Oct 6/7
• Wed/Thu, Oct 9/10
• Sun-Thu, Oct 13-17
• Tue-Thu, Oct 22-24

and includes...

• one night's lodging (multiple night stays are available but not required)
• loft occupancy OR use of an air mattress
• appetizers & dinner 
• s'mores around our fire pit after dinner
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• hearty sack lunch
• non-alcoholic beverages
• access to the resort's 40-acre property and all the activities highlighted above

...and is available for a family of up to four for the same price as for an adult couple - $320 to $400 depending on the room.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Northfield Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Jul 20, '19

In conjunction with Northfield Vineyards in adjacent White County, Evins Mill is hosting a wine tasting on Saturday, July 20. Beginning at 6:00, Mark Ray of Northfield will discuss the history of his winery and sample many Northfield wines.

The tasting will be paired with an assortment of appetizers and followed at 7:00 by a gourmet buffet dinner prepared by our own Chef Evans, who has crafted a menu to compliment the tasting...

Entrees

• dry-aged Tennessee rib eye  steaks
• southern fish fry with hush puppies
• baby back ribs
• local farmers market veggies

Dessert

• old-fashioned banana pudding

The Northfield Wine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• appetizers & wine tasting
• gourmet dinner buffet
• hearty breakfast with eggs-to-order
• gourmet sack lunch
• non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is available at $330 to $410 for two guests depending on the room. Wine tasting and dinner-only reservations are also available at $60/guest. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Kenny's Cheese Tasting ~ Sat, Jul 13, '19

We're big fans of Kentucky-based Kenny's Cheese, which produces some of the best cheese around, is a major source of the cheese we serve, and is a favorite among our guests and staff alike! As such, we're pleased to host our second in as many years Kenny's Cheese Tasting on Sat, July 13.

The event begins with a 6:00 p.m. social hour, when Kenny's Cheese proprietors Kenny & Barbara will mix and mingle with guests, share the story of their farm, and sample a variety of their cheeses. A festive, Kenny's Cheese-inspired dinner will follow and will feature....

Appetizers
Kenny’s Cheese Board variety with grilled fruit, homemade pickles, and various breads and crackers

Soup 
Caramelized vidalia onion with reserve cheddar crisps

Salad
Warm brie, toasted almonds, bibb lettuce and citrus/whole grain mustard vinaigrette

Entrée
Beef Tenderloin with horseradish, Kentucky blue sauce or Citrus Braised Duck with fresh fruit, chilies chutney

Sides
Peppercorn Asiago Potato Gratin and Farmer’s Market Ratatouille

Dessert
Fromage Blanc Tart with homemade salted caramel and fresh summer berries

The Kenny's Cheese Package includes...

• hors d'oeuvres & four-course dinner
• Saturday night accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $320 to $400 per couple depending on the room. The cheese tasting & dinner-only package is $60/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included. Be sure to ask about the special we're running to celebrate the 43rd birthday of our Executive Chef Jason Evans.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations. 

New Year's Eve ~ Tue, Dec 31, '19

We invite you to celebrate the advent of a new year in the festive yet intimate setting that is Evins Mill. Guests are invited to arrive on Monday, December 30, 2019 and stay through Wednesday, January 1, 2020, or to arrive on Tuesday, December 31 and stay through Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Monday & Wednesday evenings include light hors d'oeuvres & a four-course dinner, while Tuesday and Thursday feature a full breakfast & hearty sack lunch. But those are just bookends to the main attraction - New Year's Eve! 

Tuesday's evening meal service features...

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres

• local goat cheese dip w/ grilled pita
• baby back ribs w/ fresh vegetable slaw
• steamed mussels w/ coconut, lime red curry

Soup & Bread

• butternut squash bisque 
• pretzel rolls

Salad

• fresh roasted beets, mixed greens, pecans, red onion & pomegranate vinaigrette

Sorbet

• Meyer lemon sorbet

Entrees

• grass feed beef tenderloin, oven roasted w/ millstone dry rub & served w/ an apple bourbon cream, or fresh king salmon filet, grilled & served with a candied lemon beurre blanc
• both accompanied by root vegetable gratin & fresh snow peas

Into-the-night Dessert Buffet

• variety of pies in home made pie crust
• Belgian chocolate truffles
• coconut macaroons
• tropical rice pudding
• colorful, homemade kettle corn

The New Year's Eve Package includes...

• light hors d'ouvres & four-course dinner on Monday or Wednesday
• two nights accommodations with enhanced turn-down service
• full breakfast & hearty sack lunch on Tuesday or Thursday
• heavy hors d'oeuvres, five course dinner & live entertainment on Tuesday
• sumptuous New Year's Day/Farewell Brunch on Wednesday
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $665 to $825 per couple depending on the room. The NYE dinner-only package is $75/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Thanksgiving Feast ~ Thu, Nov 28, '19

Give your chef a break this Thanksgiving by allowing our chefs to do the heavy lifting. For overnight guests and day-trippers alike, Thursday, November 28 will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The weather is sure to be crisp, the fires will be roaring - and the cuisine will be abundant, including...

• roasted turkey w/ fresh cranberry relish
• pit ham carving station
• sage, cornbread dressing
• mashed yukon gold potatoes
• sweet potato casserole
• fresh steamed asparagus
• cream style corn
• deviled eggs with homemade pickles
• baked Tennessee apples
• tossed salad w/ basil vinaigrette dressing
• carrot, raisin salad
• fresh fruit salad
• fresh baked bread & rolls
• panoply of pies
• hot apple cider & fresh ground coffee

The Thanksgiving Day Package includes...

• hors d'oeuvres & Thanksgiving feast
• Thursday evening accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $345 to $425 per couple depending on the room. The dinner-only package is $65/guest and $20 for children six to twelve years old. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make a reservation.

Labor Day Cookout ~ Sun, Sep 1, '19

On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Evins Mill is hosting its annual Labor Day Cookout. Hors d'oeuvres are available as early as 6:00 while the cookout begins at 7:00. Guests are welcome to book a room or make reservations for the dinner-only. Whether you stay over or come just for the night, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Entrees

• Tennessee Raised New York Strip and Rib Eye Steaks
• Pesto Grilled Jumbo Tiger Shrimp
• Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Sides

• Baked sweet potatoes
• Farmer's Market, vegetable grill
• Corn Casserole
• Local, vine-ripe tomato, mozzarella salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
• Grilled mushrooms
• Vegetable, basil slaw
• Marinated cucumber, fresh chili salad
• White beans, slow cooked w/ Benton's Bacon
• Fresh baked cornbread

Dessert

• Caramel Apple Cobbler with vanilla ice cream

Beverages

• Tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The overnight package includes hors d'oeuvres, cookout, one-night's accommodation; full breakfast & hearty sack lunch and is $320 to $400 depending on the room. The cookout-only package is $60/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Bluegrass Cookout ~ Sat, Jul 6, '19

On Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6, 2019, the town of Smithville hosts the Fiddlers' Jamboree & Craft Festival, one of country's premier bluegrass music 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 resort 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 Hall. Early or not, come with an appetite, for the menu is expansive...

Entrees

• Tennessee Raised New York Strip and Rib Eye Steaks
• Grilled Cornish Game Hens
• Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Sides

• Roasted red potatoes
• Corn on the cob
• Fresh baked rolls & cornbread
• Homegrown tomato, fresh mozzarella salad
• Fresh basil, vegetable slaw
• Marinated cucumber salad
• Local beans
• Homegrown, fried green tomatoes
• Grilled sweet onions & chilies

Dessert

• Red, White, and Blue Meringues

Beverages

• Tea, coffee, lemonade & ice water

The Bluegrass Cookout Package includes...

• hors d'oeuvres & Bluegrass Cookout
• Saturday evening accommodations
• full breakfast
• sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• easy, convenient access to the Fiddlers' Jamboree
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is available at $320 to $400 per couple depending on the room. Cookout-only reservations are also available at $60.00/guest and $15 for children six to twelve years old. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Mother's Day Brunch ~ Sun, May 12, '19

Evins Mill is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10. The buffet, carving & desserts stations are available from 10:00 to 2:00, with seatings scheduled in quarter hour intervals. While luncheon 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

• Millstone Beef Tenderloin carving station with homemade chimichurri
• Sourdough French Toast with Spiced Apples, Whipped cream, and Maple Syrup
• Omelette Station complete with Benton's Bacon

Sides

• Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
• Grilled Asparagus
• Cheese Grits
• Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
• Fresh Fruit and Homemade Scones
• Variety of Spring Salads 
• Homemade Rolls with honey butter

Dessert

Local Strawberry Shortcake Social Buffet 

Beverages

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

The brunch is $45 ($15 for children six to twelve years old). Reservations are required. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Memorial Weekend Cookout - Sun, May 26, '19

Evins Mill is hosting a Memorial Holiday Cookout on Sunday, May 26. Hors d'oeuvres are available as early as 6:00 while the cookout begins at 7:00. Guests are welcome to book a room, which includes the cookout and all other meals, or just make reservations for the cookout. Whether you stay over or come just for the night, come with an appetite, for the menu as always is as expansive as it will be tasty...

Appetizer

• fried green tomatoes

Off-the-Grill Entrees

• Tennessee-raised steak
• local chicken breast
• barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• baked Yukon gold potatoes
• grilled vegetables
• beans & cornbread
• seasonal salads

Dessert

• local strawberry shortcake

The overnight package includes hors d'oeuvres, cookout, one-night's accommodation, full breakfast & hearty sack lunch and is $330 to $410 depending on the room. The cookout-only package is $60/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Stonehaus Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Apr 27, '19

Stonehaus Winery, based in Crossville, Tenneessee, is hosting a wine tasting at Evins Mill on Saturday, April 27. Beginning at 6:00, vintner Rob Ramsey of Stonehaus will discuss the history of wine making in Tennessee and sample many Stonehaus wines.

The tasting will be paired with appetizers, a three-course dinner and a dessert buffet prepared by our own Chef Evans, who has crafted a menu to match the wine...

• Kenny's Farmhouse cheese board with fresh fruit & crackers
• seasonal soup & salad
• Tennessee-raised dry aged rib eye, OR brined & roasted cornish game hen
• chocolate lover's dessert buffet

The Stonehaus Wine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• appetizers & wine tasting
• three-course dinner & dessert buffet
• hearty breakfast with eggs-to-order
• hearty sack lunch
• non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $330 to $410 per couple depending on the room. Wine tasting & dinner-only reservations are also available at $60/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included (wine tasting aside).

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Goat Cheese Tasting ~ Sat, May 4, '19

We're big fans of Harmony Lane Farm & Creamery. Less than five miles from Evins Mill, it produces some of the best cheese around and is a major source of the cheese we serve. We're pleased to host our third annual Harmony Lane Tour & Tasting on Sat, May 4.

The event begins with a 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. tour of Harmony Lane Farm and is followed by a 6:00 p.m. social hour at Evins Mill, when Julie & Mark David of Harmony Lane, will mix with guests and share their story.

Chef Evans will incorporate Harmony Lane Goat Cheese not only into the hors d'oeuvre selections that night, but also into the dinner menu and breakfast buffet the next morning...

• variety of Harmony Lane chevre with grilled spring veggies
• seasonal soup & salad
• millstone dry rub beef tenderloin OR citrus braised duck breast
• Harmony Lane hot fudge sundae

The Harmony Lane Package includes...

• full tour of HL Farms
• hors d'oeuvres featuring HL chevre
• four-course dinner, including dessert featuring HL fudge
• Saturday night accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order & HL sausage
• sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $345 to $425 per couple depending on the room. The farm tour, cheese tasting & dinner-only package is $65/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included.

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.

Calfkiller Beer Tasting ~ Sat, Mar 23, '19

Calfkiller Brewery, based in nearby Sparta, TN, is back at Evins Mill by popular demand on Saturday, March 23. Beginning at 6:00, the Brothers Sergio of Calfkiller Brewing Company (not to be mistaken for the Brothers Karamozov) will, in a setting as irreverent as it is beautiful, sample their products and share their story.

Well-known for "unparalleled drinkability, paradoxically balanced by uncompromised complexity," Calfkiller beer has attracted a devoted following among micro-brew enthusiasts and beer lovers throughout Tennessee and beyond.

The tasting will be paired with an assortment of appetizers and followed by a festive and abundant buffet dinner, served at 7:00 and prepared by our own Chef Evans, who has attracted a following of his own, and who has designed a German-inspired menu to compliment the tasting, featuring...

• all-natural chicken breast schnitzel
• sauerbraten style boneless short ribs w/ Calfkiller Porter
• locally made German knockwurst, bockwurst & bratwurst
• browned butter spatzle
• warm potato salad
• homemade sauerkraut
• prized fresh aspargus
• wirtshaussalat (salad) w/ fresh carrot, cucumber, green beans & red cabbage

The Calfkiller Beer Tasting Package includes...

• hors d'oeuvres & beer tasting
• Calfkiller-inspired cookout & buffet dinner
• Saturday night accommodations
• full breakfast with eggs-to-order
• hearty sack lunch
• unlimited access to non-alcoholic beverages
• exclusive access to the resort's 40-acre property

...and is $330 to $410 per couple depending on the room. Beer tasting & cookout-only reservations are also available at $65/guest. Sodas, bottled waters & alcoholic beverages are available but not included (beer tasting aside).

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) to learn more or make reservations.