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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Is Knoxville a good place for professional women?
In 1985, I was assigned to write a series of articles for The Knoxville Journal about women in power in Knoxville. The conclusion of the series, which was called “Silent Majority: A Woman’s Voice in Knoxville,” was that women were … Continue reading
Filed under: Events, Journalism, Knoxville, Media, Politics
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Furrow: “They may kill you, but they won’t eat you!”
In 1988, Knoxville auctioneer-car dealer Sam Furrow was awakened by a call from a banker. “Mr. Furrow, your dealership is out of trust to us for about $2 million,” the man said. Furrow sat up and shouted, “It can’t be!” How could that happen to … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events
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Why you should give $5,000 to the KSO
Because once a year, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra hosts a very special evening for those who do! Here are some sights from last night’s Lucas Richman Society Dinner, which honors those donors. Come along! This year’s event went like this: cocktails … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events, Music
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3 surprising things I heard at a Knox Heritage party
I knew the Knox Heritage Patrons’ Luncheon at the Lyons View Pike home of Kreis and Sandy Beall on Saturday would be lovely. But I didn’t know it would be quite so interesting! Here’s what I heard in the hour-and-a-half … Continue reading
Filed under: Events, Historic preservation, Knoxville, Politics
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How to have a great political fundraiser
Take a breathtakingly beautiful day. Add a fantastic house on the water and charming hosts. Stir in a little good music and a heaping helping of fabulous food. Top with an articulate, affable candidate and a very SHORT speech. And voila! … Continue reading
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“I don’t think of you as black.”
With those words Naomi Tutu, during a visit to Knoxville last month, started a conversation that lasted deep into the night for some of us who attended her luncheon speech. And nearly a month later, those conversations continue when we see … Continue reading
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Having trouble selling your house? Don’t give up. Maybe Saint Joseph can help.
Am I the only person who’s never heard of this? As a cradle Catholic who attended Catholic schools for 12 years, how did this escape me?
Filed under: Knoxville, Uncategorized
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