Bronzebeard Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 hello all,im brand new to iforgeiron and to blacksmithing in general.ive always been interested in the whole process, but cant seem to find anyone in my area thats a blacksmith.i live in east TN and would love learn how.i most interested in makeing knives and the like,any help would be great.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Contact one of these organizations. Tell them IForgeIron sent you.Appalachian Area Blacksmiths Pres: Mitch Latsch 115 Johnny Clark Loop Erin, TN 37061 (931) 289-2243 "]littledipper@peoplestel.net Ed: Danny Parsons 1018 Lone Oak Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 "]djparsons@bellsouth.net Clinch River Blacksmiths Pres: Bob Bell 5946 Westmere Dr. Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 690-5564 "]Anvil4bob@Knology.netEd: Richard Suffridge 6715 Boruff Rd. Corryton TN, 37721 (865) 281-9868 "]RKROPING@aol.com River Bluff Pres: Bob Rogers 1897 Crump Memphis,TN 38107 (901) 278-7826 "]meltingman@bellsouth.net Ed: Jeannie Tomlinson Saltmarsh 1475 Faxon Ave Memphis, TN 38104 901-336-6904(cell) Bristol Forge: Ed Caflisch 5119 Moody Drive Kingsport, TN 37664 (423)288-8969 Meets second Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Rocky Mount which is between Johnson City and Bristol. Choo Choo Forge: Mitchell Latsch 7015 Antler Lane Harrison, TN 37341 (423) 344-3306 Email: Mitchell Latsch Meets the first Thursday of every month 6:00 p.m. at Tennessee Valley RR Museum on Chamberlain Ave Chattanoga, TN. Clinch River Blacksmith's Guild: Tom Copas 10519 Bob Gray Road Knoxville, TN 37932 (865)675-6281 Email: Tom Copas Meets the last Sunday of every month at 1:00 p.m. at Gary Smith's shop near Lake City, just north of Knoxville on I 75. Fiddler's Grove Blacksmith Assn: Danny Parsons 1018 Lone Oak Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 (615)444-4431 Email: Danny Parsons Meets the first Sunday of each month 1:00 p.m. at Fiddler's Grove on the Wilson County Fair Grounds, Lebanon, TN. Lynchburg forge: Bruce Gillies 643 Shasteen Ridge Road Lynchburg, TN 37352 (931)759-4615 Email: Bruce Gillies Meets the Saturday before the second and fourth Sundays of every month 9:00 a.m. at Bruce Gillies' forge. Possum Trot Forge Council: Doug Couts 5547 Tanksley Road Greenbrier, TN 37073 (615)643-6611 Email: Doug Couts Meets the last Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Adams TN in the city park behind the Old Bell Witch Antique Shop. Rutherford County Blacksmith's Assn: Rob Robinson 225 Bass Drive Mt Juliet, TN 37122 (615)754-2188 Meets every Monday night 7:00 p.m. at Cannonsburg Historic Village in Murfreesboro. Upper Cumberland Blacksmith's Guild: Al Cannella 1310 Walter Reed Road Cookeville, TN 38501 (931)526-4969 Western NC Blacksmith Assn: Steve Kayne 100 Daniel Ridge Road Candler, NC 28715 (828)665-8868 Meets second Wednesday of every month 7:00 p.m. at Steve Kayne's shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Really Glenn??? That's the BEST you can do?...... Looks like you have to try to not find a blacksmith in TN LOL. BTW, welcome to the forum Bronzbeard. With over 15,000 members, this is about the best place to seek information on blacksmithing as well as metalwork in general. Check out the chat too. Usually someone in there most evenings and many times during the day. Due to the time zone differences, that is when many of our over-the-pond brethren (and sisters ) are on line. Lots of good discussion takes place. Sometimes, even blacksmithing is covered LOL! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I am in the Knoxville Area, feel free to contact me at silvermoonforge@yahoo.com I am the secretary of the local Knoxville group and may be able to help. Take care, Jeff Phillips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 egads I love this site all ya gotta do is ask!!welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzebeard Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Thanks for all the responses,i finally got ahold of some ppl at Bristol forge.My first "class" i guess is the right word is on Nov.14 ill keep u informed on my progress and hopefully figure out how to post pics of what i make.Thanks again guys for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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