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Urban League Gala — still one of year’s best parties

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Playing catch-up here! The Urban League Gala happened during a flurry of other great events toward the end of last year, and I wanted to be sure it got the attention it deserved. It’s actually called the Knoxville Area Urban … Continue reading →

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Knoxville community welcomes new campus leader

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Beverly Davenport, UT-Knoxville’s new chancellor, charmed more than 200 Knoxville business and community leaders recently with her enthusiasm and openness at a reception held in her honor at the Knoxville Convention Center. Costs of the reception were paid for entirely … Continue reading →

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A party for the posies

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Knoxville-based nonprofit Random Acts of Flowers specializes in bringing smiles to the faces of people in health care facilities. On a recent scorcher of a Friday evening, benefactors Hash and Nazzy Hashemian brought smiles to faces of Random Acts of … Continue reading →

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“Thyme” was on our side at this affair

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

The Green Thumb Gala (I love that name!) to benefit the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum might have been a typical silent and live auction, but the venue and the auction items made it special. Held under a huge tent … Continue reading →

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A lesson in tailgating from our Catholic friends

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Hannah Parker

Thank you to Hannah Parker of Moxley Carmichael for writing this guest post for the Blue Streak. -Cynthia Moxley A former boss of mine used to say, “Rooms have feels to them, you know? They can either give life or … Continue reading →

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Martini madness: A quest for the best

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Every martini drinker has his or her ideas about what makes one perfect — or even good. My colleague Scott Bird likes his made with Grey Goose or Belvedere vodka garnished with a twist of lemon or lime in the … Continue reading →

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Knox leaders welcome new UT business dean

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

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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Knoxville Urban League’s Shoes for School project helps those who give — and those who receive

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

If you are feeling a little low or overwhelmed about this time next year — with summer ending and school starting and the crush of planning for the fall season here in Knoxville — I have a perfect antidote. Volunteer … Continue reading →

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U.S. Cellular head visits Knox; says company strategy is to “make life easier” for customers

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

Mary Dillon, the CEO of U.S. Cellular, visited Knoxville last week. Based at the company’s headquarters in the Chicago area, she primarily was in town to meet with the company’s 850 East Tennessee associates, but she also spoke to a … Continue reading →

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The O’Jays rock the house at Urban League Gala

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

We dined. We danced. We sang along to the O’Jays. We even got a little teary-eyed as the sweet Love Kitchen sisters won a lifetime achievement award. It was the annual Knoxville Area Urban League Equal Opportunity Awards Gala Thursday … Continue reading →

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