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A Big Orange welcome for new athletics director

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

More than 200 community and business leaders gathered at the Knoxville Convention Center last week to be utterly charmed by the University of Tennessee’s new athletics director, John Currie. For his part, Currie seemed equally enamored with Knoxville.

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Crush of events makes exciting year-end

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

As 2016 hurtles to its conclusion, holiday and other kinds of special events literally have tumbled on top of one another. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a busier year-end season in Knoxville. The Knoxville Symphony League threw its annual … Continue reading →

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Hungry in Chicago? Go here!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Sixteen hardy Knoxvillians have just returned from an action-packed trip to Chicago. The purpose of the trip, organized by the Knoxville Museum of Art for members of its Collectors Circle, was to take in a wide variety of art, some … Continue reading →

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Savoring Beardsley’s scintillating Solstice Supper

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

An eight-course vegetarian feast was the substance of Beardsley Community Farm’s fifth annual Solstice Supper fundraiser, which Moxley Carmichael was happy to support through a sponsorship. Held at The Standard in downtown Knoxville last Monday night, it featured the culinary talents … Continue reading →

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Potlucks feed friendships — for 23 years

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Leadership Knoxville is an intense 10-month program during which participants get to learn more about our community and its leaders. There are two overnight trips involved — one is orientation and the other is a visit to the state capital … Continue reading →

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The sad reality of racism in Knoxville

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I really thought we in Knoxville were making progress on this racism thing. But Sunday was a wake-up call about how far we still have to go. I have to admit I am disappointed and a little depressed. It started … Continue reading →

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Drum roll begins for 2014 News Sentinel Open

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

If you are in Knoxville today, you surely have started to hear noise about the News Sentinel Open presented by Pilot, a professional golf tournament that will celebrate its 25th year in Knoxville August 11 through 17 at Fox Den … Continue reading →

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Let the good times woof at Mardi Growl

Posted on March 24, 2014 by lchrist

Thanks to Lauren Christ of Moxley Carmichael for writing this guest post for the Blue Streak — Cynthia Moxley. During Mardi Gras, parade goers can be heard declaring, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” – the Cajun French expression meaning “Let … Continue reading →

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Missing Bob Wilson

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

The Blue Streak is going to take a break this week as we at Moxley Carmichael mourn the sudden death on Saturday of our beloved colleague, Bob Wilson. Bob, our digital media manager, worked at Moxley Carmichael for five years. … Continue reading →

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Need art? Great opportunity on display

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

The preview for Artscapes 2013 is open and the thing that impresses me most about the offerings this year is how many are from artists I actually know. To me, there is something special about acquiring art created by someone … Continue reading →

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