Fundraiser for Appalachian Bear Rescue

Fundraiser for Appalachian Bear Rescue

From East Tennessee Now by MWC

March 8, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

Frank Murphy interviews Tracey Torres and Jay Proulx about a benefit concert for Appalachian Bear Rescue.

Frank Murphy interviews Tracey Torres of Appalachian Bear Rescue and Jay Proulx of The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint about the upcoming Rockin' for the Rescue Benefit Concert. The event will be held on Sunday March 29th, 2026 from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. at The Shed, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, Tennessee. Tickets are $40 and are available at https://appalachianbearrescue.org/ The bands performing in the concert are: Dreams- A Fleetwood Mac Experience Roger Hay Band- Blues,Jazz & Rock Crazy on Heart- Classic Tribute to Heart Shady Sadie- Good Ole' Southern Rock & Country SuperCharger - #1 All 70's Classic Tribute Slippery When Wet: The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Local vendors will be selling a variety of items. Appalachian Bear Rescue is a black bear rescue facility located just outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Townsend, Tennessee. ABR is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that has been returning black bears to the wild since 1996. Each year black bears from our national parks and surrounding areas are orphaned, injured, or in need of medical care. Appalachian Bear Rescue gives them a second chance at life in the wild. See…

People in this episode

Host: Frank Murphy

Guests: Tracey Torres, Jay Proulx

Topics covered

  • fundraising
  • animal rescue
  • live music
  • community event
  • Appalachian Bear Rescue

Keywords

  • Appalachian Bear Rescue
  • fundraiser
  • benefit concert
  • live music
  • black bear rescue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Appalachian Bear Rescue, The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint

Places: Maryville, Tennessee

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