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August 1, 2017

August 1, 2017: This week is Miatas at the Gap version XXI. Should be a busy time on all of the area roads. Please drive carefully. The next big event will be OutSmarting the Dragon August 17. We will have our Tail of the Dragon/Cherohala Eclipse T-shirts by Friday August 4. 

July 8, 2017

July 8, 2017 – a busy 4th with the usual afternoon showers. For all those inquiring about the weather be advised that 90% rain forecasts simply means it will likely rain at some time during the day. This usually means in the heat of the afternoon. Rain is normally short lived and spotty. Take shelter…

June 29, 2017

Thursday, June 29, 2017 Been a busy week at the Tail and looks like a great holiday week to come. A reminder to Slingshot owners that Tennessee requires helmets. 

Friday June 16, 2017

Friday June 17, 2017 The weather reports lately have been way off. One source showed 90% changes of rain for the past week. Instead we get scattered thunderstorms late in the afternoon after a full day of sun. Get your ride in early in the day and you stand a good chance of missing the…

Sunday June 4, 2017

It was a sad day for Dragon regulars after the loss of Kyle Moroney in an auto accident Saturday night on the road he loved. Kyle and a passenger died in a tragic accident. There is not much more to say at this point … we are all shaken.

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May 28, 2017

May 28, 2017  Busy Memorial Day Weekend. A serious storm rolled through Saturday night bringing down many trees and causing widespread power outages. We have our generator running at the store and all is well other that some minor trashing of the area roads which will be cleared by noon. This holiday should have everyone…

May 3, 2017

May 3, 2017 – The roads are packed with Minis already. This weekend should see some 500 in the area. Also here this weekend is the BMW K1600 Forum, the New Beetles and Subaru Foresters. Spring Thunder in the Smokies in Maggie Valley.

April 26, 2017

April 26, 2017 – Had some great action on the Tail recently. Lots of classic cars, some strange customs, and groups just out having fun. This coming week promises to be interesting too. The Rotary Rally returns, S2000 Rock the Dragon, the Boxer Takeover, Stang Driven and probably a lot of others. We are going…

April 1, 2017

April 1, 2017 – Tail of the Dragon was featured in Road Trip the South. Some other great roads here too. Big car weekend with Fiats, Crossfires, GenSport, a few Ponies, Camaros, and a mix of many others. Motorcycles made a good showing too especially those attending March Moto Madness in Tellico. Nancy on her…

February 28, 2017

February 28, 2017: Just a few more days until we open the Tail of the Dragon Store for the 2017 season. The weather forecasts look like perfection with sunny skies and temperatures pushing 60 degrees. We have some new products that people have been asking for. Our regular girls Leighann, Michelle and Carla will be…

February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017: This past week-end saw a large number of cars and motorcycles at the Tail. Rather early to see this many people enjoying the road, but the weather has been warm. We are looking forward to opening for the 2017 season on Friday March 3. Check us out. We have many exciting new…

February 2, 2017

February 2, 2017: Today the LeMons Rally came through the Tail of the Dragon on their Day Three Dragons & Waffles Event. Some 60 vehicles traveling from Asheville NC to Memphis TN and seeing how many Waffle Houses they can find on the way. The more waffles they eat the more points they earn. Vehicles…