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mALX
post Jan 21 2015, 04:45 PM
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Up until a few years ago, Sevierville TN was home of the Feed Store and Wedding Chapel - get married surrounded by sacks of oats and grain, bales of hay, and Elvis collector plates on the wall? I'm guessing on the decor. I do know quite a few people who got married there, but was not at any of those weddings, unfortunately. Would love to have attended one before the Feed Store quit performing the wedding ceremonies, lol.




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post Jan 21 2015, 05:18 PM
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Lol! You ´Muricans can get married anywhere rollinglaugh.gif


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post Jan 21 2015, 07:19 PM
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QUOTE(mirocu @ Jan 21 2015, 11:18 AM) *

Lol! You ´Muricans can get married anywhere rollinglaugh.gif



Actually, that tradition might just be regional to ETN, lol. There are tons of marriage places in the nearby (to the feed store) Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge; I think the feed store was just trying to grab some of the business - and managed to grab quite a bit of it, since it was much cheaper; and MUCH more unique! It became the thing to do, get married in the feed store - very popular around these parts.

Here is a local article about the Feed and Seed weddings:


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SEVIERVILLE - Long-time Sevierville resident and County Commissioner, Jimmie Temple, knows a thing or two about getting hitched.

Over the last 25 years, Temple conservatively estimates that he has married about 15,000 happy couples, and the numbers continue to steadily increase each year.

Until 2001, Temple performed his service in the office at his family business, Temple's Feed and Seed Store, with bags of Miracle Gro and dog food stacked nearby. Newly licensed lovebirds would often find their way to Temple's Feed and Seed by wandering across the street from the Sevier County Courthouse in downtown Sevierville.

Now that the Feed and Seed is closed, Jimmie Temple and his wife, Marie, work out of the old family home on Court Avenue, which is now their office. Couples still drop by to be married, and Temple still enjoys every single "I do."

"My favorite part about marrying couples is that I get to meet people from all walks of life," Temple explained. "They're usually nervous, but I try to personalize each and every ceremony by getting to know a little about them."

Once couples have pledged their love, Temple sends them home with a business card-sized reminder of their vows entitled "4 Points for a Successful Marriage," including "Your Love," "Your Trust," "Your Friendship," and "Your Respect." These enduring four points are also a part of each couple's vows to one another, and Temple writes each couple's marriage date on the card.

"I get a lot of touching letters from couples who keep their cards with them to remember what is really important in their marriage," Temple explained. In fact, one couple married in 2000 recently wrote thanking him for their personalized service and the "4 Points" card saying that they had prayed the night before for someone who would treat their wedding ceremony specially.

Temple says that most couples find him through recommendations from couples he has married in the past.

"We've also been on several television programs, and the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce has us on their Web site," Temple said.

Word of mouth and more modern means of advertising have combined to boost the number of couples at Temple's office, especially those from out of state.

"I would say that of the 15,000 couples I've married, 8,000 have been within the last 10 years, and most of the couples I marry are from out of state," he noted.

Although these numbers sound more like those of a booming wedding chapel than a County Commissioner's office, Temple has never considered what he does a business and never charges for his services.

Why, you ask? His reply is simple - "I just really enjoy doing this.






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post Jan 31 2015, 07:14 PM
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Well...Hello there...

Been a bit, then, eh?...

Well...So about that there depression I suffer with...

As a wise man once said, "It's getting harder keeping life and soul together..."...

While I fully appreciate that other people have far FAR harder things to deal with, this past year has been the hardest ever, in terms of dealing with stuff...And it's still not entirely finished with me, by the looks of the last fortnight...

So, my apologies for disappearing and not coming back...

I'll be honest, I don't know that I'm 100% at all...I just...Miss you all...*Shrug*...

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Psyche!... biggrin.gif ...

Nah...

I was feeling very...Unwell...And in July, it was suggested that it might be something really quite nasty...But then in September/October it was reduced to a "Merely" something bad but not as...Potentially, at least...*Sigh*...Yep, communication skills in full flow once again!...

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post Jan 31 2015, 08:09 PM
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Welcome back, McB!!! You have been missed.


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post Jan 31 2015, 08:21 PM
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McB! So nice to see you again. I know everyone's missed you. Appreciate the update and hope you're okay sticking around for a time as you McBadgerely brighten up the place! biggrin.gif


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post Jan 31 2015, 08:50 PM
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QUOTE(McBadgere @ Jan 31 2015, 01:14 PM) *

Well...Hello there...

Been a bit, then, eh?...

Well...So about that there depression I suffer with...

As a wise man once said, "It's getting harder keeping life and soul together..."...

While I fully appreciate that other people have far FAR harder things to deal with, this past year has been the hardest ever, in terms of dealing with stuff...And it's still not entirely finished with me, by the looks of the last fortnight...

So, my apologies for disappearing and not coming back...

I'll be honest, I don't know that I'm 100% at all...I just...Miss you all...*Shrug*...

So...Grab me while you can, I may vanish at any-












Psyche!... biggrin.gif ...

Nah...

I was feeling very...Unwell...And in July, it was suggested that it might be something really quite nasty...But then in September/October it was reduced to a "Merely" something bad but not as...Potentially, at least...*Sigh*...Yep, communication skills in full flow once again!...

Hey-ho...

*Waves*...Missed you all...

*Grabs everyone in a headlock and Nuggies all...*

MWAH!!... wink.gif ...







McB !!!!!!!!!!!!!


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post Jan 31 2015, 10:26 PM
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Destri...My thanks...We're so very rarely here for long at the same time...Hope to stay a while...Well, we hope so...

Acadian!!...Heya mate... smile.gif ...So very kind... embarrased.gif ...Well, sticking around for a time, at least...Like I said, on the upside at the moment...So...I do my best...Hope you and Mrs Acadian are well... smile.gif ...

mALXie!!!...Hey you... wink.gif ...Nice to see you too... biggrin.gif ...
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post Jan 31 2015, 10:31 PM
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QUOTE(McBadgere @ Jan 31 2015, 06:14 PM) *
*Grabs everyone in a headlock and Nuggies all...*

MWAH!!... wink.gif ...

McBadgere, waht u doin? McBadgere, stahp! D:

Seriously though, good to hear from you again, it's been too long smile.gif
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post Jan 31 2015, 10:35 PM
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So nice of ye to check back in, mr McB! Always a crazy experience pleasure, I´m sure... biggrin.gif





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post Jan 31 2015, 11:32 PM
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post Feb 1 2015, 07:48 AM
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post Feb 1 2015, 12:41 PM
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Hug_emoticon.gif So very happy to see you, McB! happy.gif


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post Feb 1 2015, 01:08 PM
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Welcome back McB! Always good to see more of the U.K's finest around here tongue.gif


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post Feb 1 2015, 01:45 PM
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hazmick!! IPB Image <-- nightshade tea happy.gif


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post Feb 1 2015, 02:07 PM
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QUOTE(Grits @ Feb 1 2015, 12:45 PM) *

hazmick!! IPB Image <-- nightshade tea happy.gif


hehe just what I needed laugh.gif thanks Grits


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post Feb 1 2015, 04:57 PM
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Hazmick, let me echo Grits in welcoming you back as well! So nice to see you again. Although I have no nightshade tea. You see, for those of us without tails and scales, drinking it can be hazardous. wink.gif

I don't suppose a cup of bergamot tea would suffice?

Edit: Grits, just noticed your new screenshot of the month! How nice to see Jerric and Darnand in Cyrodiil! happy.gif

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post Feb 1 2015, 06:00 PM
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As long as it's tea, it's fine with me (and it's always better to drink with friends). happy.gif


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post Feb 1 2015, 07:36 PM
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*Hands Hazmick a fine mug 'o' P.G...*...Cheers!!...

Is it a bit Meta to welcome back someone who just welcomed you back?... huh.gif ...

Aaaamywho...Thanks for the welcome...and therefore welcome back back!...

And also...GRITSEH!!!!...Nice to see you too... wink.gif ...
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post Feb 1 2015, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE(hazmick @ Feb 1 2015, 12:00 PM) *

As long as it's tea, it's fine with me (and it's always better to drink with friends). happy.gif



A spot of Hist Sap Tea to greet your day!


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