Ride to Coal Creek Miners Museum / Grumpa Bears BBQ

Event date: 
Sat, 04/18/2026 - 10:00am

Meet at Thunderhead H-D at 10:00 am, Ride Brief 10:15, and KSU 10:30 am

The museum is free to enter, but they do accept donations.

On display at the Coal Creek Miners Museum is the rich history of the miners who lived, worked, and died in Coal Creek, Fraterville, and Briceville, Tennessee. You will learn how the “free” miners fought against the convict lease system, which ultimately ended the system in the southern states. You will also hear about a community that not only survived one mining disaster but two that killed almost every man in the community and young boys, too. The story of this tenacious community reveals the courageous spirit of our forefathers.  (865) 630-5006

Lunch will be at Grumpa Bear BBQ after the museum visit.

 

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Event location:
201 South Main Street
Rocky Top TN 37769
Event route: 
GPX File(s):
  Download File: Ride_to_Coal_C.gpx

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Thunderhead Mountain Chapter #5578 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

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Event Coordinator: 
Jerry B
Assistant Director

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