Join us for a memorable summer evening at beautiful Marblegate Farm in Friendsville, Tennessee, celebrating the people, places, and experiences that make Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont so special. Enjoy exceptional food and drinks, live music, meaningful conversations, and a few surprises along the way – all while helping inspire the next generation of curious learners and environmental stewards.
When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 5pm-8pm
Where: Marblegate Farm, 308 McReynolds Road, Friendsville, TN
Evening activities: Cocktails and mingling, seated dinner with regional fare, curated auction, music, and optional afterparty
Price: $500 per ticket; limited tickets available
Dress: Summer chic (See photos from last year!)
For tickets or sponsorships, contact megan@gsmit.org.
Premier Sponsors
Keep the Party Going with Daniel Kimbro
The fun doesn’t end when the main event wraps up. Join us for a free afterparty featuring live music from Grammy-nominated East Tennessee musician Daniel Kimbro. Known for his rich blend of Appalachian roots, folk, bluegrass, and Americana, Kimbro creates the kind of music that invites you to linger a little longer. Grab a bite, catch up with friends, make a few new ones, and enjoy an unforgettable performance in great company.
Afterparty Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor
Bar Sponsor
Valet Sponsor
Event Sponsor
Chris & Donna Kinney
Table Sponsors
Whitfield & Brittany Bailey
The Bruce Family
Alan Carmichael & Cynthia Moxley
Bill & Donna Cobble
John & Suzette Donovan
Cathy Lowe
David & Sandy Martin
Matt & Lane Odom
Cecilia & Caesar Stair
Bill & Susan Varner
About Tremont Institute
Tremont is a nationally recognized non-profit partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As the only residential educational learning center in the park, our mission is to deliver experiential learning for youth, educators, and adults through programs that promote self-discovery, critical thinking, and effective teaching and leadership. We believe that education creates lasting positive change for people and our planet.
About Marblegate Farm
Over 70 years ago in the heart of East Tennessee’s marble industry, a train carrying huge marble blocks derailed on a peninsula in Friendsville, TN. The marble was left where it fell, along with the abandoned railway. In 1996, the property was purchased by Bill and Donna Cobble and they named it Marblegate Farm, naturally! The raw marble was used to create the iconic stone pillars at Marblegate’s entrance that leads you to a marble-studded waterfront. Here, history continues to make a memorable impression on this stunning landscape.
