Monthly Archives: November 2011

Leadership Knoxville: not all about the knowledge

As a former newspaper reporter, I am something of a skeptic. That’s probably why I became a reporter in the first place. So it’s perhaps understandable that, 18 years ago, when I was selected to be in that year’s Leadership … Continue reading

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Get your Christmas on at Fantasy of Trees

OK. Put away that turkey and dressing. Get the dishes in the dishwasher. Maybe take a nap. But then, at some point this weekend, pry the folks away from the football games on TV and get yourself over to the … Continue reading

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California couple says goodbye to Knoxville

When Glenn Laiken moved to Knoxville from California three years ago, it created quite the stir. He is the well-known personal designer/stylist of men’s clothes, remember? His clients have included Dr. Phil, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and L.A. Lakers coach Phil Jackson, … Continue reading

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Gentle “Raise the Roots” dinner is charmer

The sweetest, most delicious, most non-pressure fundraiser every year is the “Raise the Roots” dinner that benefits Beardsley Community Farm. This is the second year we have attended the scrumptious event held at Tomato Head on Market Square, which donates … Continue reading

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Newest Vol is a winner!

This is a guest blog post by my friend and client Mary Bogert, the general manager of the Knoxville Convention Center. She wrote it for her own blog, From Inside the Center, shortly after a welcome event that Moxley Carmichael … Continue reading

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Knoxvillians hear fun history and check in with former mayor during visit to Governor’s Residence

One of the hardest things to get used to after being elected Tennessee governor, according to Gov. Bill Haslam, is not being able to ride in a car alone with his wife, Crissy. “Just think about it,” Haslam commented over … Continue reading

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Pilot Celebrity Pumpers raise funds — and spirits

The annual Pilot Pumpers fundraiser for the United Way last month raised a record $63,478. Here’s the deal: during the three-day promotion at all area Pilot convenience stores, Pilot donates to United Way five cents for every gallon of gas … Continue reading

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Market Square Farmers’ Market: As growers learn lessons, the market gets better for customers

On Saturday I told Charlotte Tolley, the manager of the Market Square Farmers’ Market, that I don’t remember seeing this much produce at the market at this time last year. She said I was right. There previously wasn’t this much … Continue reading

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Attention! Great art alert!

I don’t usually get up early on a Saturday to post a blog item. But I just had to pass the word about this great opportunity that is only available today. If you are in the market for some great … Continue reading

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How about an East Tennessee food tour?

It occurred to us a few weeks ago that when you visit Tuscany or Provence, you often go on a little food tour. You know, travel from one artisan food locale to the next, buying a few things at each. … Continue reading

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