Tag Archives: George Wilson

‘Grief is the price we pay for love.’

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

Although that quote is credited to the late Queen Elizabeth II, last week it rang true here in Knoxville to the many friends of Christy Lee, among whom Alan and I count ourselves. Christy passed away suddenly on July 6 … Continue reading →

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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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UT Gardens Gala: worm castings and wine!

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

The UT Gardens Gala recently celebrated a record crowd — and a record amount of money raised — in near-perfect weather at its beautiful location on Neyland Drive. University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd and his wife, Jenny, were honorary … Continue reading →

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Cause for Paws ’18: carousing for the critters

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

It was hot. But with the combination of a lovely setting, food by the fabulous Holly Hambright, drink service by The Pour Guys, Americana music by Pistol Creek Catch of the Day and a cause that anybody can get behind, … Continue reading →

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Cute puppy and the Rolling Stones help animal cause

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

An evening gathering called “Cause for Paws,” held in Steve and Ann Bailey’s beautiful Sequoyah Hills garden, recently raised $70,000 for Young-Williams Animal Center. It didn’t hurt that an adorable puppy and a guitar autographed by members of the Rolling … Continue reading →

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UT Gardens Gala: over-the-top food on a fun Friday

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

We go to a heck of a lot of events every year and sometimes they all kind of blend together. Very few stand out. But the UT Gardens Gala does. I’m not sure why, but there’s just something different about … Continue reading →

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Cheers to the Coffee Club!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

When members of the venerable Coffee Club, who have been meeting at least weekly in downtown Knoxville since the 1930s, looked at their bank account record the other day, they noticed they had a tidy little sum saved up.

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Partying (and voting) for Nathan Rowell

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Doctors, lawyers, a college student and even a priest turned out Tuesday at a fun little fundraiser for Nathan Rowell, a Republican candidate for Knox County law director. Rowell brought “awws” from the crowd at Blue Coast Grill & Bar … Continue reading →

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