Category Archives: Downtown

Martinis at the Mansion: Cheers to William Blount!

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

I love a martini. Especially if it’s for a good cause! So “Martinis at the Mansion” was the perfect place for us last Thursday. It was a fundraiser for Blount Mansion — “the birthplace of Tennessee” — and it was … Continue reading →

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A progressive dinner for history

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

A group of downtown friends has been hosting progressive dinners for more than 10 years now. It started as a way to enjoy each others’ condos and invite guests to come see what downtown living was like. We usually had … Continue reading →

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‘Lobster Roll Night’ at J.C. Holdway: damn good!

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

I am writing this blog post against my better judgment. I like to share great Knoxville experiences with everyone. But, on the other hand, when those experiences are very limited, I don’t want to create so much demand that I … Continue reading →

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Wine, moonshine and help for our neighbors

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Volunteer Ministry Center, a non-profit organization founded more than 35 years ago to prevent and end homelessness, has found a way to combine fun and fundraising — and honor a longtime benefactor in the process. The group recently hosted the … Continue reading →

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Friends gather downtown to support Lynne Fugate

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

When you look up “community service” in the dictionary, there should be a photograph of Lynne Fugate. The incumbent City Council member, seeking re-election to her second term in At-Large Seat A, already had served two terms on the Knox … Continue reading →

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Tour shows amazing options for downtown living

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Want to know what it’s like to live downtown? Take the Downtown Home Tour when it rolls around next year — or keep reading to see what was on this year’s Home Tour. The beauty of it is that you … Continue reading →

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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma calls East Tennessee ‘paradise’

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

“I thought I was in paradise, except that I’m not dead yet!” exclaimed superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma during his appearance at World’s Fair Park on Friday night, referring to the beauty and culture he discovered in the Appalachian Mountains and … Continue reading →

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A retirement that’s hard to celebrate; but we tried!

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Downtowners — residents and business owners — attended a festive party at Radius Rooftop Lounge recently to celebrate Rick Emmett’s retirement from his position as downtown coordinator for the City of Knoxville. But I think I speak for everyone when … Continue reading →

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Mardi Growl ’23: You can’t stop smiling!

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

There are few happier places to be in Knoxville than at the annual Mardi Growl parade and festival benefiting Young-Williams Animal Center. This year’s event was held last Saturday at World’s Fair Park, after a parade from the Old City. … Continue reading →

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A jaunt to Scotland — without leaving Knoxville

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

A packed Scottish pub. Scotch eggs. Four kinds of Scotch whisky. And Scottish music – with a couple of tangos thrown in for good measure. That’s what the sold-out “Scotch and Strings” fundraiser at Boyd’s Jig and Reel offered participants … Continue reading →

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