Monthly Archives: June 2010

“Downtown Secret Supper” reveals secrets

He seems like an open book. But downtown developer David Dewhirst is a man with secrets! At least he was until last Friday when he led about 40 Knox Heritage supporters on the 2010 “Downtown Secret Supper” tour — and … Continue reading

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Are you ever too old for a slumber party? Perhaps.

On Friday, five girlfriends decided to rent a couple of movies, have a couple of drinks and spend the night together. You know, have a slumber party like we did when we were girls. Dawn Ford volunteered to host. Her … Continue reading

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Peeling, eating and politicking = fun!

Last night was the second annual “Peeling, Eating and Politicking” event sponsored by the Knoxville Chamber. Things worked out much better this year.

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“Irrational act” leads to fabulous time for all

Landscape architect Sara Hedstrom loves downtown Knoxville. That’s where she chose to open her business, Hedstrom Design. But she selected a rustic location this weekend for her wedding, which was both gorgeous and fun. She and Ben Pinnell committed what the … Continue reading

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“1,000 Strong:” Mothers, daughters and best girlfriends join forces to raise $100,000

Well, THIS was an invitation I couldn’t pass up! Mary Ellen and Nell Brewington and Sheryl and Lauren Sampson decided to invite 50 women over for a very special cocktail party at the Brewingtons’ Sequoyah Hills home on the lake. … Continue reading

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Two Christmas plays, a Shakespeare comedy, a child’s tale, murder and madness: get your tix now!

I guess the theory is that if one Christmas play is successful, maybe we should have two! In its recently announced upcoming season, the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee will produce both the Charles Dickens classic, “A … Continue reading

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Partying with the Confederacy: I just can’t do it

I don’t know how I have avoided it, having lived in Knoxville for more than 30 years, but I paid my first visit to the Historic Bleak House (a.k.a. the Confederate Memorial Hall) Friday evening. The home, located at 3148 … Continue reading

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Julie, our creative jewel, sparkles at Tomato Head

How does a workaholic artist relax? By making more art, of course! Julie Bernal, 27, works 40-hour weeks at Moxley Carmichael as a graphic designer. Her clients include Pilot, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Young-Williams Animal Center, Premier Surgical Associates and … Continue reading

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Downtown on verge of losing another beloved fixture

The McCarthys have moved to Loudon County. Andie Ray has sold Vagabondia. Robert Loest has passed away. And I’m afraid we are about to lose another downtown icon: Taylor, the downtown rose guy. Oddly, although downtown seems to be booming, … Continue reading

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Seeing Knoxville through the eyes of visitors: we looked pretty fantastic this weekend!

Does this ever happen to you? You have out-of-town guests and suddenly, while taking them around your hometown, you kind of see your own city through their eyes? That happened to me this weekend — and let me tell you: … Continue reading

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