Comments on: Downtown’s magic lures us to a major life change

By: Blue Streak » Wily downtown dwellers use progressive dinner to recruit others to the downtown “cult”

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:30:57 +0000

[...] and I know from experience that a temporary move downtown can easily turn into a permanent one. (Click here for the story of what happened to [...]

By: Cynthia Moxley

Cynthia Moxley — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:11:23 +0000

Virginia: Thanks for your comment! I remember those days when downtown was deserted and depressing. It’s really hard to believe how far we have come. I just hope the next mayor keeps downtown at the top of his or her priority list. You should think about coming back — downtown is zoned to Sequoyah School, which is great.

By: Virginia Babb

Virginia Babb — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:54:22 +0000

Love reading your blog, makes me feel like I attend all the fun Knoxville happenings (when in reality with 3 kids I am usually sitting in a smelly gym somewhere in Knoxville watching a youth basketball game.) As a former realtor and just generally nosy, I always read the real estate transfers and had seen where the Lees had bought your house. How fun to read how the whole thing came about. My first date with my husband (18 years ago) was at Tomato Head, when it was literally the only place on Market Square to go at night. I love the transformation that Knoxville has undergone over the years. Unfortunately, I lived downtown in a Kristopher Kendrick loft when I moved here 18 years ago, before downtown was cool, hip and happening.

By: Cynthia Moxley

Cynthia Moxley — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:58:36 +0000

That will be our special 2011 project, Jennie! Love a challenge!

By: Jennie Campbell

Jennie Campbell — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:55:49 +0000

Cynthia: He says he needs his outdoor space! I’ve tried to sell the idea of a rooftop garden or courtyard to him (which is what we have now) but we worry it would be too noisy for him. Yes, help me change his mind!!

By: Cynthia Moxley

Cynthia Moxley — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:43:03 +0000

Thanks, MG: you are, too!

By: The Modern Gal

The Modern Gal — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:12:10 +0000

I love the story of y’all’s migration to downtown. You and Alan are great ambassadors for downtown Knoxville.

By: Cynthia Moxley

Cynthia Moxley — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:05:42 +0000

Thanks, Cathy! It’s good to know she’s in the window after lunch. I just assumed she slept all day!

By: Cathy Chesney

Cathy Chesney — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:55:59 +0000

It’s fun to see Rexie in the window on my walk back to work after lunch on Market Square. I always wonder what she’s thinking…”out to lunch again?” “you’ve been gone for almost 2 hours- does your boss know?” “you look so wet and cold out there - it’s warm and cozy in here!”
Best wishes to you, Alan and Rexie!

By: Cynthia Moxley

Cynthia Moxley — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:02:03 +0000

Jennie: Wah? Why won’t Alan consider it? We’ll have to make that a New Year’s resolution for 2011: change his mind! Ha!