Awards

2011 has been a great year for our members.
Just look at a few of the spectacular accomplishments!

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RV PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS (ARVC)
NAMES STATE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) recognized the achievements of top performing campground
association executives during its annual industry awards competition last week in Savannah, GA. The highest honor,
called “Executive of the Year” award, sponsored by Good Sam, was given to the most outstanding State Executive
for their efforts to promote and the camping industry.

This years’ recipient of the award is Rob Halcrow, Executive Director for the Tennessee Association of
RV Parks & Campgrounds (TNARVC). Rob says, “I am delighted and humbled by this honor”.
“We have come such a long way in a short period of time, I can’t wait to see what next year
has in store for us”, he added.

WOODALL’S ANNOUNCES
“TOP 100 FAVORITE PARKS IN NORTH AMERICA 2011”

Three Tennessee Campgrounds were named one of the “Top 100 Favorite Parks in North America 2011”
as part of Woodall’s “Vote for Your Favorite Campground Sweepstakes”. This contest was held in celebration
of Woodall’s 75th birthday, and the selection was based solely on a nationwide vote by camping guests
who voted for their favorite campground among more than 8,000 in North America.
The three campgrounds receiving the award are Big Meadow Family Campground in Townsend,
Great Smoky Jellystone in Cosby and Misty River Cabins and RV Resort in Walland.

NASHVILLE COUNTRY RV PARK
NAMED STATE AND NATIONAL PARK-OF-THE-YEAR

The campground owners, Jim and Mary Zaborowski of Nashville Country RV Park in Goodlettsville,
recently named Tennessee Large Campground-of-the-Year were overwhelmed with tears of joy when
National ARVC announced that they were also the ARVC Small “Park of the Year”.

“Our three generations of family at Nashville Country RV Park are excited and
honored to receive the TNARVC and ARVC National Park of the year award for 2011/2012.
Through constant improvement, our goal is to give every guest a "Taste of
Tennessee for a Lil' touch of Heaven". We accomplish this with Tennessee foods,
Southern Hospitality, Nashville Entertainment and local attractions. We want to
be your home away from home. Yee Ha!”, said Jim Zaborowski

Nashville Country offers 100 full hook-up camping sites on 8.5 acres and is located just 11 miles
north of the downtown Nashville loop. The campground is owned by Jim and Mary Zaborowski and managed
with the help of their children; Jean, Michelle, and Craig. Jim and Mary developed the campground and opened
April 2002. Nashville Country has overcome major obstacles in the past few years. They had to rebuild not once,
twice due to flooding and have come back stronger each time. Most recently, being upgraded to a “green” park
that includes, rain barrels,rain gardens, energy and water conservation plus FREE charging
for electric cars and becoming a class I Tennessee Arboretum.

Tennessee Campground is the only in State to receive
“A” rating Four Years in a Row!

The top parks were announced Dec. 2, 2011 during the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC)
annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo, which took place in Savannah, Ga. this year. More than 30,000
camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the online survey, which evaluated guest experiences at campgrounds,
RV parks and resorts. Misty River Cabins & RV Resort, located in Walland, TN was one of only 12
RV parks in the nation and the only campground in Tennessee to receive this award four years in a row.
Forty-four Campgrounds and RV Resorts earned all around "A" grades in the nation's fourth annual consumer
satisfaction survey of independent parks in 2011. What is even more impressive is that it places
Misty River Cabins and RV Resort in the top 2% in thecamping industry for customer satisfaction.

“We are truly honored to receive such outstanding recognition,” said Jimmy Felton, Vice President and General Manager
for Misty River Cabins and RV Resort. “The award is unsolicited. GuestRated.com “A” Grade is based totally
on surveys about our guests’ experience, and to receive it for the fourth year in a row, well, it is overwhelming”, he said.

BLUEWATER RV RESORT & MARINA
NAMED TENNESSEE SMALL CAMPGROUND-OF-THE YEAR.

Bluewater RV Resort and Marina in Dayton was named small Tennessee Campground-of-the-Year by members of
the Tennessee Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (TNARVC). The campground was so recognized
for its accomplishments in campground operations, marketing, and management and industry unity.
Bluewater offers tent sites and 36 full hook up RV camping sites on the water, as well as one and three bedroom cabins.
The campground is owned by Doug and Angela Whitaker and managed by Todd Josselyn. Doug and Angela
closed the campground in 2010, completely refurbished the park, and reopened in January 2011.

Doug states “my uncle Ed Whitaker acquired the campground in 1980. When he retired in 2001,
we purchased the property to preserve all the great memories our family made camping there.
The refurbishing will allow Angela and I to share this great place with other families for years to come. ”

Bluewater offers wide concrete roads for easy site access, spacious concrete campsites with new 50 amp connections,
WiFi, campground and bait store, laundry room, cable TV, a playground, a newly remodeled bath house,
a 50 seat pavilion, boat docks, and a private boat launch. Guest reviews have been overwhelming positive.

2011

The Only "A" Rated Campground in Tennessee Four Years in a row 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011

A Rated 2011 - One of 44, Independent RV Parks & Campgrounds to receive
this from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
annual consumer satisfaction survey of 30,000 consumer reviews.

Camper Voted "Woodalls Top 100 Campground"
Misty River Cabins & RV Resort is one of only six to receive this honor in the entire State of Tennessee.
Woodall Publications Corp. searched for North America’s preferred 100 campgrounds and RV parks
through the launch of the “Woodall’s Vote for Your Favorite Campground Sweepstakes.”
Actual Campers voted for their favorite campground and RV park. The top 100 campgrounds
and RV parks were revealed on November 2, 2011 at the National Association
of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) annual trade show in Savannah, Ga.

Woodalls
Select group of 8% of all of the privately owned parks in the 2011 edition.
5 stars for facilities In recognition of Time and Investment in Attaining the Highest Woodall's 5WWWWW Rating

2010

A Rated 2010 - One of 32, Independent RV Parks & Campground to receive
this from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
annual consumer satisfaction survey of 3,700 independent parks.

2009

A Rated 2009 - One of 31, Independent RV Parks & Campground to receive
this from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
annual consumer satisfaction survey of 3,700 independent parks.

2008

Tennessee Small Campground of the Year 2008-2009

A Rated 2008 - One of 21, Independent RV Parks & Campground to receive
this from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
annual consumer satisfaction survey of 3,700 independent parks.