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Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths

Preserving & promoting the art of blacksmithing


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Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths (AACB)

With a goal of preserving and promoting the exciting art of blacksmithing, the Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths (AACB) strives to educate and involve both men and women, young and old.

AACB was founded over fifty-five years ago (1965) by Jud Nelson, Joe Humble, Joe Neely, A.P. Billingsley, and Bill Planzer. It is a nonprofit organization and an affiliate of the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA).

Membership includes the outstanding AACB Newsletter which is always full of event notifications, informative articles, drawings, and photos.

Our fun demonstrations, workshops, and classes are held at local shops or “forges” in Middle and Eastern TN, and Western NC. These forge groups also offer regular meetings and other activities. The Forge Groups section of this website lists the meeting dates, times, places, and the contact person for each local forge – see if there is a forge in your area!

We also have AACB Regional Meetings throughout the year (see the Events section of this website).  Most of these meetings feature a blacksmithing demonstration, food, a general meeting, and an Iron-in-the-Hat (a drawing of tickets to win donated items).  Some meetings/conferences also include a live auction of donated items and various family programs.  Plan to attend a meeting soon!

And last but not least, you will not want to miss our fantastic and fun Conferences (check out the photos in Gallery at right).  In May each year we attend a conference at either:

Our own AACB Conference held at Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village in Murfreesboro, TN (held in even-numbered years).

Or

The Southeastern Blacksmith Association (SBA) Conference held in Madison, GA (odd-numbered years). AACB is one of seven regional chapters of the SBA to host this event.

So you can see there is no shortage of activities, and we welcome you to come and join us in the fun and learning!  Please visit the Join/Dues section of this website, where you can Pay Online.

Upcoming Events

Mar
25
Sat
9:00 am Lynchburg Forge Mtg.
Lynchburg Forge Mtg.
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am
Meets 9AM CT the second and fourth Saturday of each month, usually at Lynchburg Forge at Bruce Gillies’ residence, 643 Shasteen Ridge Road, Lynchburg TN 37352, but call to verify: Ken Gould 931-962-1303, [email protected] or[...]
12:00 pm Clinch River Blacksm. Guild
Clinch River Blacksm. Guild
Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm
Meets at Noon ET the last Saturday of each month at 1942 Sulphur Springs Rd., Clinton TN. Brian Shaw 865-209-6520, [email protected] or Kyle Reynolds 865-292-8434, [email protected] www.crbguild.com
Mar
26
Sun
2:00 pm Possum Trot Forge Mtg.
Possum Trot Forge Mtg.
Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm
Meets the last Sunday of each month at 2PM CT at the Adams Museum located behind the old Bell School building, 7721 Old Highway 41N, Adams TN. Crystal Brown 217-853-0227, [email protected]
Mar
31
Fri
all-day Batson’s Blade Symposium at Tann...
Batson’s Blade Symposium at Tann...
Mar 31 – Apr 2 all-day
Tannehill State Park, Tannehill AL www.alaforge.org
Apr
1
Sat
9:00 am Tennessee River Artist Blacksmit...
Tennessee River Artist Blacksmit...
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am
Meets 9AM CT the first Saturday of each month at 14988 Highland Drive, McKenzie TN 38201 Robert Poglitsch 731-441-1048 (text please) [email protected] AND at 2PM CT the second Sunday of each month at 119 Higgins[...]
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