THE GATHERING

Join us September 27-29, 2024 to share in an immersive culinary experience including special collaborative MEALS, craft demonstrations, food and beverage tastings, panel discussions, and more.

 

Created with the goal of bringing together chefs, farmers, and makers for a full weekend of exciting events to celebrate the connection between us all, The Gathering 2024 will be held September 27-29.

Abigail Black of Henrietta Red, Sam Fore of Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites, Sahar Siddiqi of Chai Pani Decatur and Sarah and Karl Worley of Biscuit Love join RT Lodge Executive Chef Trevor Stockton and Pastry Chef Caitlyn Cox to create two collaborative and immersive dinner experiences at the historic RT Lodge. Additional culinary talent to be announced!

In addition to enjoying incredible dinners Friday and Saturday night, our weekend package includes an exclusive foraging excursion lead by local expert Shannon Walker and admission to curated daytime experiences including panel discussions with local farms, makers, purveyors and guest chefs, fireside chats with the legendary Benton’s Country Ham, craft demonstrations, tastings by Beard Brothers Coffee and Walker Brothers Craft Kombucha, and a special brunch on Sunday morning. Guests will have the opportunity to privately shop a selection of goods by Blanc Creatives and local vendors.



Full Weekend Package

Double occupancy | $895 + tax* per person

(*2 ticket minimum for double occupancy)

Single occupancy | $1250 + tax per person

Take a long weekend!

Add on Sunday night to your stay and enjoy the discounted hotel rate of $219 plus tax with your ticket purchase to The Gathering 2024. Call (865) 981-9800 to reserve your room for an additional night at this special rate.


DINNER TICKETS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Featured Guests

Bear Creek Farm

Allan & Darrell Benton

Walker Brothers Craft Kombucha

Beard Brothers Coffee

Southern Smoke Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports the food and beverage (F+B) industry through emergency relief funding and access to mental health services, is launching its mental health program, Behind You, in Tennessee this summer 2024. In partnership with East Tennessee State University's Behavioral Health & Wellness Clinic, SSF will provide access to no-cost counseling to anyone in the F+B industry throughout the state of Tennessee. To apply for emergency relief funding or mental health services or to support Southern Smoke’s programs, visit southernsmoke.org. 

A portion of all ticket sales from The Gathering will benefit Southern Smoke Foundation.