The Cumberland Centre Information

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The Cumberland Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Inc.
3407 Gillespie Lane, Columbia Tennessee 38401
Phone (931) 359-5852

Driving Directions:
Use Map Quest to get directions to the park entrance. The Cumberland Centre's address has been pre-filled for you, just enter in your address.

DIRECTIONS:
Take I-65 to Exit 37, then Hwy.50 South/East. After 100 yards turn left onto Joe Reeves Rd. Take the next left onto Luke Moser Rd. Go to Gillespie Road and turn right. The Centre is on the left after the stream.
HEAVY RAINS OR TRAILERS:
Take I-65 to Exit 37, then Hwy.50 South/East to U.S.431. Turn left (North) onto 431. At the Old Berlin store turn left. The Centre is on the right

Phone Numbers:
Phone (931) 359-5852

Check in:
Check in will begin on Thursday at 6pm (so you may not want to arrive too early) at the Troll. Everyone needs to check in at troll to receive event tokens, a parking tag, last minute instructions, and tenting arrangements, etc. There will be tournaments at the event, many of which need preregistration. Please see the troll for sign up or instructions for these tournaments.

There are solar showers camp ground.

1000 Commandments
What follows is a list of various site rules. Here are the 2 main rules that have been issues in the past:
1) Thou shalt not create Open Fires
No open fires are allowed in the campground, but you may bring portable grills or stoves. Portable grills and stoves should sit at least 12 inches off the ground.

2) Thou shalt be responsible for your Minor
Chaperones must be 21 or older and must list their charge(s) on their waiver. If you are listed as a chaperone and your charge is requested to leave by the hosts or sponsors of this event, you MUST leave with your charge. You may return to the event after you have dealt with the offender.

Here is everything else. Nothing unusual here if you are accustomed to acting like a reasonable human being and have attended a few events. They are only listed here so we can say "I told you so" to the idiots.

LIVE STEEL is NOT allowed on the battlefield during battles. All live steel should remain in a sheath or scabbard unless you're showing it to someone. Anyone drawing live steel in any way resembling a threat will be expelled from the event without refund and banned from future events.

PARK RULES: Cumberland Centre, is rented Private property. We reserve the right to refuse or deny admission, or expel those who would jeopardize the safety of the site or any individuals therein. Infraction of the following rules may result in expulsion from the site without refund:
    * Do not vandalize ANY property, site or anyone's personal
    * No firearms or fireworks allowed
    * Do not cut standing or green trees or shrubs, take only deadfall.
    * All animals should be kept on a leash. Clean up after your pet.
    * Smoking is not permitted in many areas. If you're told not to smoke, DON'T!
    * Do not argue with any of the site officials or with security personnel. Security patrols will be on and patrolling the site. These people will know where the hospital is and nearest telephones are located. They will also have access to a first-aid kit and flashlight, access to jumper cables and local map. Security patrols have the right to enter campsites with reason. Security will gladly escort anyone to any location in the site. Security patrols have the right to ask for proof of age or identification. If someone approaches and announces themselves as an officer of the law please remember an officer is an officer even if they are not in an official uniform.

EVENT TOKENS: The event token will be given to you at check in. Please keep it with you at all times. Your event token is your receipt. If you cannot provide your event token when asked for it by security or by a Beltaine representative you may be asked to leave. If you leave the site area, each person within the vehicle will be required to show their event token to Troll before being allowed to re-enter.

ALCOHOL: No one may distribute or sell alcohol without a proper license. The legal drinking age in the State of Tennessee is 21. Violations of laws regarding illegal substances will not be tolerated.

VEHICLES: Park ONLY in designated areas. No vehicles should be parked on the road. Be kind to vegetation. Please be aware of the dust and rocks you produce when driving. CAMP SPEED LIMIT IS 10mph. Please keep all emergency areas clear in the event of an emergency. If you leave your vehicle in any areas deemed off limits and we cannot locate you, your car will be towed at your expense.

COSTUMING: Beware of the Fashion Faeries! Period costumes are expected to be worn throughout the event. What you wear in your, to or from showers, or into town is your business, but to attend any of the fighting or non-fighting activities, you must be wearing at least the minimum garb requirements. Failure to meet the basic requirements when attending these functions may get you a visit from the Fashion Faeries. The Fashion Faeries will rip into you until you leave or produce sufficient garb. It is an established fact that these creatures cannot see well dressed medievalists. Minimum acceptable costuming that will protect you from the Fashion Faeries:

• solid-colored sweat pants (no logos)
• solid-colored shoes or tennis shoes (no logos)
• basic T-tunic that covers the waist band of your pants.

The following items are considered favorite (but not limited to) targets of the Fashion Faeries and these items may be ripped from your body and eaten:

Although most store-bought pants have not been outlawed, the color must be appropriate and the pockets must be covered. You must be wearing something period for it to be considered costuming. Simply wearing sweats and footwear does not cut it. Try to dress your character appropriately for your culture and period.

WEAPONS CHECK: ALL weapons must be checked and passed by Heralds before taken onto the field. If you are caught on the battlefield during a battle or tournament with a weapon that has not passed at weapons check you will be subject to expulsion from the event, without refund, and may be banned from attending future events.

Questions? Troubles with this page? Please e-mail Ora