Bluegrass Cookout ~ Sat, Jul 6, 2013

On Saturday, July 6, 2013, 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

• Tennessee Pastured Rib Eye Steaks
• Fresh Hawaiian Seafood
• Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Sides

• Roasted Local Potatoes
• Fresh, Local Corn on the Cob 
• Fresh Baked Whole Wheat Rolls & Cornbread
• Home Grown Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella Salad
• Fresh Basil, Vegetable Slaw
• Marinated Cucumber Salad
• Heirloom 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 six 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) or 286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Father's Day Grill Out ~ Sun, Jun 16, 2013

While folks are often a little slack when it comes to commemorating Father's Day, Evins Mill will lift a glass to the weaker sex by hosting a Father's Day Cookout this Sunday, June 16 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with appetizers available as early as 5:00. 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 rib eye steaks
• Grilled jumbo shrimp
• Barbecued baby back ribs

Sides

• Oven roasted yukon gold potatoes
• Fresh Corn on the Cob
• 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 Father's Day 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) or 286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

"Down Under" Wine Tasting ~ Sat, Jun 15, 2013

Evins Mill is hosting its first wine tasting of 2013 this Saturday, June 15. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guest will enjoy multiple Australian wines along with appetizers paired and prepared by Chef Evans just for the occasion. Led by Taylor Bates of Best Brands, the tasting will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a "Down Under" dinner menu featuring Australian Pastured Beef Tenderloin and Tasmanian Wild King Salmon. 

Wine Tasting Menu

• Yalumba Reisling
• Yalumba Viognier
• Shadow Chaser Garnache
• Flegenheimer Red

Dinner Menu

Soup

• Chilled, Creamy, Sweet Onion

Salad

• Granny Smith Apple and Blue Cheese

Entrees

• Australian Pastured Beef Tenderloin
• Fresh, Tasmanian Wild King Salmon

Dessert

• Pavlova style meringue w/ local berries & whipped cream

The Wine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• wine tasting & appetizers 
• a four-course dinner
• a hearty breakfast with omelet station
• a picnic box lunch on day of arrival or departure
• non-alcoholic beverages

and is $315 or $325 for the two remaining rooms. Or come just for the appetizers, tasting and dinner for $65/plate. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Memorial Day Cookout - Sun, May 26, 2013

The Inn is hosting its annual Memorial Weekend Cookout on Sunday, May 26 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) or 286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Mother's Day Brunch ~ Sun, May 11, 2014

The Inn is hosting its annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11. The buffet and carving station are available from 10:00 to 11:30 and again from 12:30 to 2:00, with seatings scheduled in half hour intervals. 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, macaroons & 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 $40 ($12 for children six to twelve years old). Reservations are required. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.

Music at the Mill ~ Tim Buppert on May 11th

On Saturday, May 11 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.

Having written songs and/or sung them 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, writer-in-the-round format.

The dinner-concert package includes appetizers, a four-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages & the concert of course and is $120/couple. The overnight package includes the same but also overnight accommodations and breakfast the next morning 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) or 615.286.2090 (smithville).

Cupid Unleashed ~ February 2013

As Valentines falls on Thursday this year, the Inn will be celebrating the occasion not only on February 14 but also the following weekend. 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 include....

• Thick-cut pork chop, wrapped in world famous Benton's Bacon, grilled and served with sweet and spicy fried apples, 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

Thursday/Saturday Dinner Entrees include...

• Pastured beef tenderloin, seared with our Millstone dry rub and oven roasted; served with Cabernet Sauvignon, cracked pepper butter sauce, or
• All natural chicken breast, stuffed with Tennessee goat cheese, buttermilk breaded and baked; 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 Breakfast, 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 $120 per couple as are reservations for brunch at $50 per couple. Call 615.269.3740 (nashville), 800.383.2349 (toll free) or 615.597.2088 (smithville) to make a reservation.