Lodge 1985 runs a full-service bar with a bartender staff members consistently praise by name. The kitchen turns out buffet-style food that earns repeat visits, hearty and no-fuss, the kind of spread that goes well with a cold drink after a long week in the mountains.
Beyond the dining room and bar, the lodge hosts member events, private gatherings, and the community programs that are the backbone of every Elks chapter: youth scholarship funds, veteran outreach, holiday drives, and charitable giving tied directly to Unicoi County needs. Membership opens access to all of it, along with reciprocal visiting privileges at Elks lodges across the country.
Interested in joining? The process starts with a conversation. Reach the lodge directly through the national Elks locator at elks.org or stop by during posted open hours to meet the membership committee in person.