Smoky Mountain Notary

10/14/2026

🦅 Love wildlife? Here’s a great opportunity to work with the American Eagle Foundation right here in Kodak, Tennessee!

I’m always happy to support an organization that does so much for wildlife conservation! ❤️

WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS?
To apply to this amazing opportunity, click here: https://eagles.org/employment-app/
American Eagle Foundation is looking for an Educational Program Generalist to join our team!
If you’re passionate about wildlife and believe in the power of education to inspire change, this could be your opportunity to make an impact. Through our mission to conserve, educate and protect, we work to inspire the next generation of conservationists and empower people to make a difference for birds of prey and the world we share.

Want to turn your passion into purpose? We’d love to hear from you!

10/04/2026

🐾 World Animal Day – October 4 🐾

World Animal Day is more than a celebration of the animals we love. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about animal welfare, humane treatment, and the rights and protection of animals around the world.

For me, this day is also a reminder that caring for animals goes far beyond our own pets. It means protecting wildlife, supporting responsible rescue and rehabilitation, speaking up when animals are mistreated, and remembering that the way we treat animals says a lot about us as people.

Whether it’s the dog sleeping on your couch, a raccoon being returned to the wild, an animal waiting in a shelter, or wildlife simply trying to survive in a shrinking habitat — they all deserve compassion and humane treatment.

🐾 Be kind. Protect them. Respect them. Speak up for them.

Happy World Animal Day. ❤️

10/03/2026

If you haven’t visited the American Eagle Foundation yet, you really need to check it out! 🦅

It’s an amazing place right here in Kodak, and a great way to spend a little time away from the crowds while also supporting the incredible work they do for eagles and other birds of prey.

Definitely worth a visit! ❤️

NEED TO GET AWAY?
We're tucked away from the crowds and cars and we're open on Saturdays! Visit us for a self-guided tour from 10am-2pm today at our headquarters at 510 Kodak Rd in Kodak, Tennessee. Admission for a self-guided tour is a donation of $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Children 5 and under are FREE!

10/01/2026

Happy International Raccoon Appreciation Day! 🦝💚

Raccoons are smart, curious, resourceful little creatures - and after having the privilege of rehabbing a few, I can tell you they each have their own personality… and plenty of opinions. 😂

These little ones were some of my former rehab babies, learning to climb, explore, and get ready for life back in the wild.

Today is a good reminder to appreciate wildlife, respect their space, and support the people and organizations working to rehabilitate injured and orphaned animals.

Happy Raccoon Appreciation Day to one of my absolute favorite wild animals! 🦝🌿

10/01/2026

Hello, October! 🍁🎃

October in East Tennessee means cooler mornings, colorful mountain views, fall festivals, and one of the prettiest times of the year in the Smokies.

Here’s to a busy month, happy clients, and plenty of beautiful fall days ahead!

— Smoky Mountain Notary

09/26/2026

We had a great little Fingerprinting Meetup today! 🖐️

A few of us got together to practice proper ink fingerprinting techniques, work with FD-258 fingerprint cards, and get some hands-on experience rolling prints.

One of the reasons I wanted to do this was to build a network of people I can confidently refer customers to when I’m unavailable or when someone needs fingerprinting outside my immediate area.

So, if you’re looking for ink fingerprinting on FD-258 cards, give me a call!

I now have colleagues available in the:

📍 Knoxville area
📍 Sevier County area
📍 Morristown area

Ink fingerprinting is commonly needed for out-of-state licensing, professional licenses, employment, federal background checks, adoption requirements, and other applications.

📞 865-386-7398

And a BIG shout-out to Finn’s for letting us use their space for our get-together today! We really appreciated the hospitality.

If you’re in the area, give Finn’s a try. They have some great Irish favorites, along with plenty of other choices on the menu — there’s pretty much something for everybody. ☘️🍽️

And a big thank-you to everyone who came out today and was willing to learn, practice, and get their fingers a little messy! 😄

09/25/2026

🎀 **September 25 is officially Dolly Parton Day in Sevier County!** 🎀

Beginning September 25, 2026, Sevier County, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Pittman Center will come together each year to celebrate one of East Tennessee’s most beloved and influential daughters — **Dolly Parton**. 💗

A special proclamation signing ceremony will be held at **9:00 AM on Friday, September 25**, on the steps of the historic **Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville**.

Dolly’s story is deeply rooted in the Great Smoky Mountains. From her incredible career in music and entertainment to Dollywood, the Imagination Library, the My People Fund, and countless acts of generosity, she has never forgotten where she came from.

And that may be one of the best things about Dolly - no matter how far she went, she always carried East Tennessee with her. 🏔️💕

So on September 25, celebrate Dolly Parton Day by doing what she has encouraged generations of people to do:

✨ Dream big
✨ Work hard
✨ Care for others
✨ Give generously
✨ And never forget where you come from

Happy Dolly Parton Day! 💗🎶

09/23/2026

All of my signings today were online except for one small in-person package.

It should’ve been the quickest signing of the day.

Then I met Odie. 😂🐾

I blame him entirely for the appointment running over. He kept planting himself right on top of the documents, then staring at me like, “Go ahead. Move me. I dare you.”

I did not accept the challenge. 😂

I love the convenience of online closings, but Odie definitely made this my favorite signing of the day. ❤️🐱

09/22/2026

Happy First Day of Fall from Smoky Mountain Notary! 🍂

There’s nothing quite like fall in East Tennessee — cooler mornings, changing leaves, mountain views, and a busy season ahead.

Wishing everyone a beautiful start to the season!