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Backyard Terror Dinosaur Park- Bluff City

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Backyard Terror Dinosaur Park- Bluff City

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Welcome to Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park!

Backyard Terrors started in 2007 with our first dinosaur sculpture in our backyard...where else? Since we have created and put together a plethora of things for all themes, pirates, monsters, dinosaurs, aliens, you name it! We do set design and can make an entire display or just make one unique piece. We also do some rentals. Backyard Terrors also operates The Funhouse Haunted Attraction, Monsters,Myths,and Legends and the Dinosaur Park , a non-profit free admission attraction for all ages.

Aside from the business end as detailed above we have a life size dinosaur park on site that is open year round, admission is donation only.

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Backyard Terrors started in 2007 with our first dinosaur sculpture in our backyard...where else? Since we have created and put together a plethora of things for all themes, pirates, monsters, dinosaurs, aliens, you name it! We do set design and can make an entire display or just make one unique piece.

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bays mountain

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The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing the former East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. A gradual tread of packed rock, the 9.6-mile trail provides opportunities for walking, running, and biking in a beautiful, natural setting. The railroad was known as the "Tweetsie," a reference to the sound of its steam whistles.

The Tweetsie Trail begins at 116 Van Brocklin Way in Johnson City. This trailhead includes paved parking, benches, water fountains, a bike repair station, and a portable restroom. Overflow parking can be found nearby at the TVA Credit Union Ballpark or the large asphalt lot on the corner of East State of Franklin Road and Legion Street. The Tweetsie Trail extension runs to both lots and connects with sidewalks that run into downtown Johnson City. These lots are also in close proximity to Tannery Knobs, the City's mountain bike park. The trail's terminus is at the intersection of Stateline Road and Blue Ridge Drive. There is a small parking lot and portable restroom at the 9.4 mile marker. A portable restroom is also available at the Quarry Overlook near mile marker 3.

OTHER TRAIL ACCESS
The trail also can be accessed from Happy Valley Road, off Milligan Highway across from Happy Valley Elementary School, at the 3.1 mile marker. Limited parking is available in this area. Another access point, at the 4.2 mile marker, is near the Elizabethton National Little League ballfields at 1808 W. Elk Ave. As the trail runs through the city of Elizabethton, it abuts a number of commercial properties allowing for easy access.

ON THE TRAIL
Nearly two dozen information markers have been installed along the trail, providing passersby with an education about the history of the area, the regional railroad, geology, tree biology, and birding.

NEARBY SITES OF INTEREST
Within a half mile of the official trailhead, at the Sinking Creek Bridge, there is an opportunity to take a small detour from the trail and follow signage to Jacob's Nature Park at Sinking Creek. This 28-acre park is open to the public and offers several hiking trails, a wetland area and an abundance of wildlife. It is a certified wildlife habitat and also includes within its boundaries a native tree arboretum.

At mile marker 2.5 is the Milligan Depot, a replica of the original train station that once served the area. Just off the trail at mile 4.4 is the Sabine Hill State Historic Site, the former home of Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor, and described as one of the finest examples of wood framed Federal architecture in the state. The site is managed by Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, which is easily accessible from the trail at the 5.8 mile marker. This historic area was the site of several important events in the Revolutionary War and includes its own 2-mile trail.

INTERACTIVE MAP
For information about parking, mile markers, historical sites along the trail, and more, click on our interactive map below.

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The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing the former East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. A gradual tread of packed rock, the 9.6-mile trail provides opportunities for walking, running, and biking in a beautiful, natural setting.

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

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Each year, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee depends on the countless hours of scores of volunteers to assist us in serving the needs of our community. Volunteers from school and church groups, companies, homes, civic organizations and individuals from the community took time out of their schedules to help sort and pack food, delivery meals, and much more. Without the contributions of these volunteers, we would not be able to do what we do.

Guidelines for Volunteers

We are so glad you have decided to become a volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. Below are some guidelines which will help you prepare before you come to the food bank, and to keep you safe while you are at our warehouse:

1. All volunteers must wear closed toe shoes. Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow you to volunteer in the warehouse or out on the Mobile Food Pantry if you are not wearing closed toe shoes.

2. The minimum age for volunteers is 10 years old.

3. We need to have a volunteer profile completed for each food bank volunteer.

4. Please refrain from using earbuds and/or cell phones while you are volunteering. We use some heavy equipment in the warehouse, and we want to make sure you can hear what is going on around you at all times.

5. Please leave bags, food, drinks, and other personal items in your car. We cannot allow you to take them back in the warehouse.

Let's Get Started

Fill out the form below.

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Volunteer - Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

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Each year, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee depends on the countless hours of scores of volunteers to assist us in serving the needs of our community. Volunteers from school and church groups, companies, homes, civic organizations and individuals from the community took time out of their schedules to help sort and pack food, delivery meals, and much more.

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There are several fun things from basic indoor swim to special events. Note: Special events are planned by Kingsport waterpark. Group swim/cabana rental can be scheduled.

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Day with horses at Small Miracles Equine therapy kingsport

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Day with horses at Small Miracles Equine therapy kingsport

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Small miracles has a nice meeting room where we could meet, eat, and volunteer at the farm. This could even be a routine event. We always have a great time there and I know our high schoolers need some volunteer hours. (Note: Small miracles does require a small training session (which could be done on the first day) signed waivers and for youths under age 14, parent/guardian must be on premise.

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WCAS would be an option that could start as a fun meet/greet then evolve into a reoccurring event. They have a really nice meeting/conference room where we could meet, maybe eat a potluck lunch, and volunteer.

Note: For both the cat and dog side a brief training is required. There is no age restriction for the cat side. For dog side, (dog walking, etc) there is an age limit. I believe 16.

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Ice breaker White Elephant Christmas/Holiday party

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Ice breaker White Elephant Christmas/Holiday party

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$10 gift limit wrapped with small ornament attached and food and games.

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Treasure hunt with gps. Lots of geotags in the area with varying difficulty. Just need a pen to sign the book when found and a small trinket to add to or trade with whatever is in the geotag box. We could even create some geotags.

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Check out this Real Estate Flyer designed by Tabitha Wooten.