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Smoky Mountains

Hiking Club

2025 Election Picnic

  • 08/09/2025
  • 9:30 AM
  • Victor Ashe Park Pavilion, Knoxville

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  • For member hike registrations
  • For non-member hike registrations

Join us for the Club’s Annual Election Picnic!
Saturday, August 9, at the Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville

Please make plans to attend!  Bring your favorite dish to share!
 Before the potluck picnic, enjoy the open park space and greenways!
Play equipment nearby – bring the family!
Meet the current and new Board members, and sign up to lead hikes in 2026!

9:30am: Hike the Greenway Trails

11:30am: Potluck Lunch

Please bring a dish to share!

The social committee will provide drinks, paper plates, and utensils.

12:30pm: Business Program

Election of 2026 Officers

2026 Hike Leader Sign-Up 

12:50pm: Special Guest Speaker

Lisa Thomison, Executive Director of the Owl Ridge Raptor Center, and the Center Ambassadors!

Victor Ashe Park
Large Pavilion at 4901 Bradshaw Road

Owl Ridge Raptor Center

Owl Ridge Raptor Center is a nonprofit organization that cares for injured and orphaned birds of prey. These include owls, hawks, falcons, vultures, and eagles. We work closely with local veterinarians and the UT veterinary hospital, as well as a network of fellow volunteer rehabbers. The goal with each bird is full recovery and re-release back into their native habitat whenever possible. Our “ambassadors” are non-releasable raptors who help us raise awareness and educate about these fascinating and important creatures.

Learn more at owlridge.org


Donations will be accepted at the picnic – please give generously!

All donations go directly towards the housing, care, and feeding of these wonderful animals!

No registration is needed – We look forward to seeing everyone!!

The Social Committee

For information about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visit the NPS website or call the information line at (865) 436-1200.

Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

PO Box 51592

Knoxville, TN 37950-1592

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