Tag Archives: David Dewhirst

Just a Tuesday night in Knoxville

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

When I hear folks say there’s not enough going on in Knoxville, it renders me speechless! There is ALWAYS something going on in Knoxville! Sometimes, too much! Case in point: this past Tuesday night. Sharon Pryse, a big supporter of … Continue reading →

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Secret garden steeped in Knoxville ‘her-story’

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

The folks at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum put together a touching and creative tribute to two special Knoxville women recently. During its popular annual Green Thumb Gala fundraiser, the garden unveiled a real “secret garden” created in honor … Continue reading →

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Regas Square wows at preview party

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

It was a heck of a preview party that launched the new Regas Square development on Wednesday evening at the Mill & Mine with more than 270 in attendance and great news coverage. (Disclosure: Moxley Carmichael helped with the function.) … Continue reading →

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Fun, fireworks and fowl to celebrate Fourth

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s summer and that means Knox Heritage’s uber popular Summer Suppers are in full swing. I love these things. They are great little (or big) parties put together by a creative host committee at a private home or interesting setting. … Continue reading →

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‘Thrilling’ evening honors Ashley Capps

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year the East Tennessee Community Design Center recognizes with the Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to building a better future for this region. This year, the award was bestowed upon concert promoter … Continue reading →

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Sweet P’s Downtown Dive is open!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Last week, after a “friends and family” night on Wednesday, Sweet P’s Barbeque opened its second location — this one downtown at 410 W. Jackson Ave., next door to The Standard. It is, in my opinion, a perfect barbecue joint. … Continue reading →

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Knoxville Mercury hopes to rise

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The folks at The Knoxville Mercury, the alternative weekly newspaper that will be the successor to Metro Pulse, are getting settled in to their office space in The Walnut Building. Looking at a mid-March launch, they now have office furniture … Continue reading →

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White Lily Flats: THIS is urban living!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

When people talk about “urban living,” I always think the condo where Alan and I live in the Cherokee Building on Church Avenue is a good example of that. It has tons of exposed brick and the drop-ceilings have been … Continue reading →

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Four centuries; four visionaries; four blocks

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

In the 18th century, the town of Knoxville was established. In the 19th century, it became a railroad town, among other things. In the 20th century, TVA made its headquarters here, changing the economy forever. And now, in the 21st … Continue reading →

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“People like living in old buildings.”

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

That statement, coming from downtown developer David Dewhirst, seems like the understatement of the century! Dewhirst has made a career of restoring old buildings — and he’s been a major part of transforming downtown Knoxville in the process. For the … Continue reading →

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