Monthly Archives: July 2009

Moxley Carmichael launches the New Streak

Although the Blue Streak sometimes discusses new media and journalism and public relations, it’s really a blog about Knoxville and Knoxville happenings. We at Moxley Carmichael thought we also needed an outlet for discussing the exciting things going on in … Continue reading

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I’m a member of a country club – Travis Tritt’s

The sign above the sinks in the women’s restroom kind of summed it up: “Please don’t wash off your stamp. If you do, you will be ejected.” I glanced at the silhouette of a horse stamped in black ink on … Continue reading

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Concert photo policy a little out of focus

I hope you like this picture of Joan Baez performing at the Bijou Theatre Monday night because it is the only one I was allowed to take. I had the flash turned off and was shooting from my seat when … Continue reading

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Burchett wisdom: gals don’t like motorcycles in the kitchen – and other hard-learned life lessons

At least with state Sen. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville, in the race for Knox County mayor, the meetings and speeches won’t be boring. Burchett cracked up a breakfast meeting of the Farragut/West Knox Chamber Tuesday at Fox Den Country Club with … Continue reading

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A tart slice of city life

Every year around this time, a little drama plays out at Kendrick Place, the downtown condo development near Chesapeake’s restaurant. It pits neighbor against neighbor and even has a life hanging in the balance. The life of a controversial pear … Continue reading

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What I’ve learned from “Blue Streak” readers

People have a strong response to anything written about downtown. People like really personal stories about others in the community. Damn spammers will try to attach their links to anything! These are just some of the interesting tidbits I’ve picked up … Continue reading

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New media delivers business, fun – and hope

We are all about new media here at Moxley Carmichael. I started twittering in May ’08 and got on Facebook shortly thereafter. We have this blog and are about to launch a second one. We were the first PR firm … Continue reading

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Dr. Gene Overholt: Drug suspected in Michael Jackson’s death can be lifesaver when used properly

If you’ve had a colonoscopy – or plan to have one, as you should if you are over 50 – there is a near 100 percent chance you’ve had the drug that is suspected in the death of pop star … Continue reading

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The 90-year legacy of Regas touches on many fronts

As Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam stumps across the state on his campaign to be the next Tennessee governor, he says there are two things people say to him all the time: How good is the football team going to be? … Continue reading

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Odds and ends from a fabulous Fourth

The Fourth of July means fireworks everywhere. But in Knoxville, it also has come to mean music. This past weekend was no exception as a wide variety of musical styles filled Knoxville’s outdoor venues amidst cool and comfortable temperatures. The … Continue reading

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