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Fly-In Lunch, February 25th

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:44:08 +0000

Come join us at Big South Fork Airpark for a Fly-In lunch on February 25th. A complementary lunch will be served with all the fixin’s from 11-2pm. Call or email Bill Armstrong to RSVP and for hangar reservations, (423) 286-2727 or sales@bsfairpark.com. Lunch is complementary but we will be accepting donations for our local Boys and Girls Club.

Spring Adventure Weekends

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:15:08 +0000

Start planning for our Spring Adventure Weekends on March 10-11 or 17-18. Adventure Weekends are a great way to fly in and see everything the Airpark has to offer. Sit by the fire and chat with one of our residents or let our guide Rick take you through the National River and Recreation Area. Come spend an afternoon at the Airpark or the weekend exploring the surroundings. Lodging, meals and activities are included. Space is limited so sign up TODAY! Call for more details (877) BSF-PARK or email sales@bsfairpark.com.

U.S. Sport Aviation EXPO

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:05:51 +0000

U.S. Sport Aviation EXPO in Sebring set records for attendance and traffic according to organizers. The weather was perfect and for 2 hours on sat, Sebring was one of the busiest airports in the nation. We would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth and are looking forward to seeing all the folks we met at the show here at Big South Fork Airpark! Click Here for more information.

Want to keep more of your money?

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:31:27 +0000

NO STATE EARNED INCOME TAX.
NO PROPERTY TAX ON YOUR PLANE.

LOW REAL ESTATE TAXES.

Come enjoy Tennessee’s high quality of life and its low cost of living. According to ACCRA Tennessee’s cost of living is 10% less than the national average. This means that on average, food, housing, groceries, transporation, utilities and health care are far below the national average.

For example, the property tax on homesite #2 for 2010 was $344.66!

For more information call us at (877) BSF-PARK or email sales@bsfairpark.com.

Fly in 24/7!

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:14:01 +0000

Fly in the Big South Fork Airpark 24/7! We have one of the safest airparks in the country. Our Runway 5/23 is full of great features.

1. 5,500 feet long, 75 feet wide
2. Four instrument approaches with PAPI and ODALS
3. AWOS-3 on the field on freq 135.02 or (423) 569-6651
4. Great prices on Jet-A and 100-LL
5. Major airframe and powerplant services provided by ATS, a local maintenance company.
6. New FBO.

For more information call (877) BSF-PARK or email us at sales@bsfairpark.com.

Arts and Entertainment

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:15:30 +0000

Big South Fork Airpark is conveniently located next to Knoxville, TN which has an amazing variety of arts, music, dance, theater, and historical attractions that complement the area’s unparalleled natural beauty! A lively arts district flourishes in downtown Knoxville where there are more galleries, historic landmarks, museums, and theaters than any other mid-size city in the Southeast. You are invited to join us in exploring everything East Tennessee has to offer! Here is a list of a few events you can come see.

March 19th- The Moody Blues are coming to the Tennessee Theatre. For over thirty years, The Moody Blues have been musical mainstays on concert stages, recordings and the airwaves. Their remarkable consistency has generated the sale of over 55 million albums and created a standard for classic rock music. Click Here for more info.

January 27th-April 15th, 2012 - Liquid Light: Watercolors from the KMA Collection. This exhibition showcases recently acquired watercolors by East Tennessee artists Thomas Campbell, Charles Krutch, George Galloway, Walter Stevens, Carl Sublett, Richard Clarke, Whitney Leland, and Jered Sprecher, and presents them in the larger context of the museum’s watercolor collection alongside works by Charles Burchfield, Janet Fish, and other internationally known artists. Organized by the KMA. Click Here for more info.

January 20th - March 1st – Curated by Sam Yates and HidekiKimura, professor of art at Kyoto City University of Arts, Redefining the Multiple unites 13 printmakers from Japan who bring the techniques and concepts of printmaking to a wide range of contemporary and traditional media. *Exhibition is continued at the Ewing Gallery on the UT campus. Click Here for more info.

December 1st — May 15th – U.S. ITER Project. An exhibition, utilizing audiovisuals and interactives, to explain a major international research project with the goal of demonstrating the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion energy. Click Here for more info.

February 14th – 16th at 7:30 pm - SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! Click Here for more infomation.

January 12th — March 30th – Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Works by Nancy Roberson. Featuring the work of local fiber artist Nancy Roberson. Come view these exquisite hand-dyed, woven tapestries and shawls, capes and scarves. Click Here for more info.

Flying during the Holidays?

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:14:55 +0000

Are you planning on flying this holiday season? Be sure to stop by and say hello or stay the night and tour the airpark and surrounding area. We will be in the office during the holidays except for December 23rd – 27th. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sat 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sun 10:00am to 4:00pm. Be sure to make an appointment so we can be available for you. Contact us by phone (877) BSF-PARK or by email, sales@bsfairpark.com.

Citation Jet Pilots Association

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:22:07 +0000

We would like to Congratulate Bob Osvold for winning our iPad2 give away. It was great meeting everyone at the show and letting them know why Big South Fork Airpark is a great fit for them and their aircraft. This year is turning out to be one of our best years and we would like to share it with the Citation Jet Pilots Association. For more information, Click Here.

NBAA 64th Annual Meeting & Convention

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:55:42 +0000

We would like to congratulate Leisa Finley from Wetumpka, Alabama for being the winner of our iPad give away contest! Way to go Leisa and have fun with your new iPad2. Everyone at Big South Fork Airpark had a great time at the NBAA 64th Annual Meeting & Convention in LasVegas, NV. We had an amazing turnout with tons people asking about the airpark and scheduling tours to come see us. This has been one of the best shows we have had so far!

Wings Over Big South Fork

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:08:53 +0000

The 8^th Annual Wings Over Big South Fork Air & Car Show was a big hit! The air show was full of fighter jets, war birds, stunt planes and the Remote Area Medical DC-3 and parachute team. Thanks to all of our residents and visitors for a great airshow! We had a great time during our annual airshow dinner at our welcome center and it was nice meeting with all of the new visitors. We can’t wait until next years Annual Wings Over Big South Fork Air & Car Show! Click Here for more information.