General Conference Information
The University of Tennessee
July 31 to August 2, 2003
Accompanying Persons Day Program:
Thursday, July 31, 2003: Cost for day including lunch - Adult $30.00
Crescent Bend:
The Armstrong-Locket House was built in 1834. The home, which was originally at the centerpiece of a 600-acre working farm, was meticulously restored in 1977. Crescent Bend is furnished with Eighteenth Century antique furniture and has a very nice collection of English silver, Circa 1640-1820. Formal Italian Gardens feature nine terraces and five fountains.
Confederate Memorial Hall (Historic Bleak House):
This antebellum mansion was built between 1854 and 1858 and was originally given as a wedding gift. It was occupied as a Confederate Headquarters during the siege of Knoxville in 1863. A guided tour of this 15 room home includes many historical details of the period.
Luncheon:
Frank H. McClung Museum:
On display are geological, anthropological, ancient Egyptian, archeological, decorative arts, local history, and nature history. A temporary exhibit of Hats and Headdresses from around the world will also be on display.
Friday, August 1, 2003: Cost for day including lunch - Adult $31.00 (Under 12 yrs - $18)
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies (Gatlinburg):
Acclaimed to be the most visited Aquarium in the U.S., the facility houses exotic aquatic life from around the world. A moving walkway takes visitors through an acrylic tunnel in Shark Lagoon. Of particular interest is a display highlighting facts and findings concerning the Titanic.
Buffet Lunch at Aquarium’s
Veranda Restaurant:
Gatlinburg:
Enjoy some free time in this popular mountain resort town at the foot of Mt.
LeConte. Replicas of 19th century trolleys carry passengers to attractions and shopping or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the town.
Saturday, August 2, 2002: Cost for day including lunch - Adult $18.00 (Child - $14)
Tuckaleechee Caverns:
One of Tennessee’s largest and most beautiful caverns, Tuckaleechee is noted for its onyx formations, “big room”, and waterfall. A one-hour tour is conducted through the caverns. Cave temperature is 58oF, so bring a jacket or sweater.
Luncheon at the Haven - Home of Bob and Carol Henry
Send Inquiry to:
Robert W. Henry, DVM., Ph.D or
President, WAVA
Dept. of Comparative Medicine
UT College of Veterinary Medicine
Knoxville, TN 37996-4543
E mail: rhenry@utk.edu Tel: 865-974-5822, Fax:865-974-2215
Nongnuch Inpanbutr, DVM, PhD
President, AAVA
Dept. of Veterinary Biosciences
OSU College of Vet. Medicine
Columbus, OH 43210
