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Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths

Preserving & promoting the art of blacksmithing


AACB Annual Dues are Due Jan. 1st.
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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 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
8
Mon
7:00 pm Rutherford County Blacksm. Assoc...
Rutherford County Blacksm. Assoc...
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm
Meets the second Monday of each month at 7PM at Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro TN 37129. Ron Nichols 615-319-3790, [email protected] or Phil Glass 615-809-7814, [email protected] www.rcbablacksmiths.org
Mar
9
Tue
5:30 pm Kentucky Forge Council
Kentucky Forge Council
Mar 9 @ 5:30 pm
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM CT at 1444 Kentucky St., Bowling Green KY 42101. Charles Hurst 270-303-3266, [email protected] or Greg Waddell 270-791-6058, [email protected] www.facebook.com/groups/1880554315501913.
Mar
13
Sat
9:00 am Lynchburg Forge Mtg.
Lynchburg Forge Mtg.
Mar 13 @ 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[...]
Mar
14
Sun
1:30 pm Bristol Forge Mtg.
Bristol Forge Mtg.
Mar 14 @ 1:30 pm
Meets the second Sunday of each month at 1:30PM at 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats TN. Matt Walker, [email protected] or Bobby Isley, [email protected] www.bristolforge.shutterfly.com.
1:30 pm State of Franklin Blacksmith Guild
State of Franklin Blacksmith Guild
Mar 14 @ 1:30 pm
Meets the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM ET at 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats TN. Kurt Kreiger 931-309-1416, [email protected] or Bobby Isley, [email protected] www.bristolforge.shutterfly.com.
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