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

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A tale of two (cool!) cities

I’ve been to Asheville about a dozen times over the years and it is a place I really like. I’ve always been impressed by its creative restaurants, compact downtown and generally cool vibe. Alan and I just got back from … Continue reading

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The best olive oil comes in bottles with shoulders — and other insights from great Knox cooking teacher

The best thing about taking a cooking class from Barbara Tenney is the food, of course. But a close second is the chance to interact with the dynamic Knoxville personality who has taught more than 1,400 classes in the last few … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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