The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum has pretty much cornered the market on the best party in town! Who can beat the beautiful location, a delicious lunch catered by Holly Hambright, champagne, mimosas and Bloody Marys? Oh, and the chance to buy the loveliest and newest hats of the season!
Last Friday for the 11th year, milliner Patricia Frankum filled a tent at the historic East Knoxville garden with scores of unique and stunning hats, donating a portion of the sales proceeds to the non-profit.
And the sellout crowd of more than 200 was positively joyous! From the noise level during the shopping and lunch in the garden’s pretty Dogwood Center, you would have thought these folks had not been to a social occasion in months!
The Botanical Garden is located less than five minutes from downtown Knoxville and encompasses 44 beautiful acres of the former Howell Nurseries. It features walking trails, display gardens, unique and historic horticulture and over two miles of distinctive stone walls and charmingly preserved buildings.
But, let’s look at those hats! Continue reading