About The Publisher: Dana Dudley

   Welcome to Macaroni Kid Maryville! Here you will find information on upcoming family friendly events, activities and articles for Maryville and the surrounding area!
    Originally from SW Virginia, the mountains really call to me, so settling down in the Foothills of the Smokies was a no-brainer! We have 2 little guys ages 4 and 4 WEEKS! (Send help and caffeine!) We are mostly outdoor enthusiasts and spend most of our time in the forest but as our kiddos grow, so do our interests! Hiking, swimming, bike riding, petting zoos and parks are some of our favorite things right now! Stay tuned because I’m sure that will change before the end of summer (we all know the attention of a 4 year old…)

    My hope in starting this adventure is to be more engaged with the community and helping others do the same! When they say “it takes a village”, they aren’t kidding! LET’S BE THAT VILLAGE! I will be updating the page as often possible to let you all know about activities to keep your littles, your bigs and even yourselves engaged and growing as our small community continues to do the same! Can’t wait to see you out there!
                      Dana