Category Archives: Downtown

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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Robinson-Stair wedding was a masterpiece

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Attorney Caesar Stair III, the father of the groom, admitted that it was unusual to think of him officiating at a marriage ceremony — him being a well-known divorce lawyer and all. But that’s what his son wanted, so . … Continue reading →

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Bravo to Knoxville Opera on a ball with it all!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Those folks at the Knoxville Opera know how to throw a great party! Case in point? This year’s Prima Donna Ball, honoring Knoxville’s own Mary Costa, who helped launch the Knoxville … Continue reading →

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Blue Streakers take a ‘dive’

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Because the Blue Streak would not be possible without the cooperation of hundreds (at least) of Knoxvillians who patiently stop in the middle of partying to pose for photos and chat at events, we like to reward them from time … Continue reading →

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Babalu is open today on Gay Street!

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Looking for an eatery that’s a little different and a lot of fun? Head to 412 S. Gay St., and the historic J.C. Penney Building. Opening today is Babalu — and it is a delicious blast! Although it is known … 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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Josh Turner pulls his ‘Long Black Train’ into Knox

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Country singer Josh Turner visited Knoxville last week to give an intimate performance for the The Alexis de Tocqueville Society, a group made up of the biggest donors to the United Way of Greater Knoxville. The concert, for about 100 … Continue reading →

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Spooning up big fun

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

There are so many silent and live auctions to attend in Knoxville every year that most of us have reached the capacity of what our homes and offices will hold. That’s why Alan and I now almost always purchase “experiences” … Continue reading →

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As Kool & The Gang would say: Celebrate!

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The annual Knoxville Area Urban League Equal Opportunity Awards Gala is a jam-packed night. You have a general reception, a VIP reception for sponsors, the awards ceremony itself, dinner and then dancing. This year, entertainment was by James “JT” Taylor, … Continue reading →

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Pondering pernicious painting in Prague

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

We loved, loved, loved our time in Prague last month. It is a beautiful, historic city. But our friends and I immediately noticed on our visit that many of the fantastic buildings are defaced by ugly graffiti. That got me … Continue reading →

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