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 with appetizers paired and prepared by Chef Evans just for the occasion. Led by Lindsey Langston of Best Brands, 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

Hors d'Oeuvres 

• Young Spring Vegetables w/ Aioli
• Zucchini Tart w/ Tennessee Chevre

Soup

• Chilled Yukon Gold Potato w/ Fresh Leek

 Salad

• Chef grown, organic greens and local tomato w/ basil infused red wine vinaigrette
  

 Entrees

• Wedge Oak Farms Pastured Pork Loin ~ rolled with a wild mushroom stuffing of porcinis, morels and shitakes. Oven roasted and served with Chateau Bel Air Bordeaux natural sauce.
• Wedge Oak Farms Raised Poussin Chicken ~ marinated with vidalia onion, garlic, Pouilly-Fuisse Chardonnay, lemon and fresh local herbs. Charcoal grilled and served w/ a light fresh herb beurre blanc.

Sides

•  Local vegetable ratatouille and potato gratin

Dessert

• Fresh Cherry Financiers made w/ local farm fresh eggs, local honey and almonds and served w/ vanilla ice cream.

The Wine Tasting Package includes...

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

and is $290 to $300 for the last few rooms available. Or come just for the appetizers, tasting and dinner for 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
• Marinated Fresh Asparagus
• Shrimp salad
• Locally baked, whole wheat rolls
• Home grown green salad with chive blossom vinaigrette

Breakfast Sides

• Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy
• Sourdough French Toast 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 own Humphrey's Street 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.

Music at the Mill: Tim Buppert ~ Saturday, February 18

On Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 p.m., Evins Mill continues its "Music at the Mill" concert series with another intimate evening of acoustic music featuring accomplished singer-songwriter Tim Buppert, whose friend Craig Lackey will also perform a number of songs along the way.

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. For his part, Craig has written songs for numerous films and television shows and cut just as many for Indie artists. Both will be performing them and other songs in an informal and cozy format.

The dinner-concert package includes appetizers, a four-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages & Tim of course and is $120/couple. The overnight package includes the same but also lodging, breakfast & a picnic box lunch and is $295 to $355 per couple depending on the room.

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).

Music at the Mill: Kyle Jacobs ~ Saturday, January 21

On Saturday, January 21 at 8:00 p.m., Evins Mill continues its "Music at the Mill" concert series with another intimate evening of acoustic music featuring accomplished singer-songwriter Kyle Jacobs.

Having written songs for the likes of Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson among other well-known artists, Kyle will be performing these and many other songs in an informal and cozy format immediately following dinner.

The dinner-concert package includes appetizers, a four-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages & Kyle of course and is $110/couple. As all our rooms are booked that night, overnight packages are no longer available.

For ticket information and lodging or dinner reservations, call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville).