Monthly Archives: March 2013

Knox leaders welcome new UT business dean

Dr. Stephen Mangum, the new dean of the University of Tennessee College of Business, impressed a crowd of business and political leaders this week with his warmth and his on-target remarks at a party to welcome him to town.

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J’adore “L’Amour du Vin”

Gourmet food from a celebrity chef — and a lot of it! Massive amounts of great wine for liberal tastings. All in the gorgeous setting of the Knoxville Museum of Art. No wonder this event, called L’Amour du Vin, is … Continue reading

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A moveable feast fit for presidents – and new friends

I’ve got to hand it to our downtown progressive dinner group. Give us a theme and we’ll jump on it. Give us a goal and we’ll accomplish it. Case in point. Last month, we had a downtown progressive dinner scheduled … Continue reading

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Beer tasting: Yay! Beer taxes: Boo!

I am basically a wine drinker. But I can enjoy a really cold Miller Lite from time to time. Heavier beers, craft beers, I’m usually not so crazy about. That’s why I was a little surprised to have had such … Continue reading

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A Blackberry birthday lunch – and a poison map

Oh, I hope this tradition continues! For the second year in a row, my friend Dawn Ford and I have headed to Blackberry Farm for the Knoxville Museum of Art‘s annual Artist’s Luncheon, which is held in connection with the … Continue reading

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30 years of “Straight from the Heart”

I was invited to WBIR‘s celebration earlier this week of the 30th anniversary of its iconic slogan, “Straight from the Heart.” Most of the so-called “Dream Team” from the anchor desk 30 years ago came for the occasion. So did … Continue reading

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