Category Archives: Events

It’s 2026: Let’s get this party started!

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

There is no more festive location in which to ring in the new year each December 31st, than the downtown restaurant called J.C. Holdway. Located at 501 Union Avenue, it’s owned and operated by Joseph Lenn, Knoxville’s only James Beard … Continue reading →

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Chamique Holdsclaw: ‘No one heals alone.’

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Former Lady Vol basketball star Chamique Holdsclaw, an Olympic gold medalist and WNBA Hall of Famer, opened up to a large luncheon crowd at the Knoxville Convention Center last week about her own mental health struggles.  In the process, she … Continue reading →

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After 22 years, we have this cookie thing down!

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Our annual cookie exchange is in the books once again and I have the crumbs on the floor to prove it! Actually, this party is a group effort each year and I don’t mind sweeping up a little bit afterwards. … Continue reading →

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Leadership Knox Class of ’93 reunites — again!

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

The Leadership Knoxville Class of ’93 has done it again! Another fun gathering — almost every year since we “graduated” 32 years ago! Yay us! We did miss gathering in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. But we came … Continue reading →

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“Cause for Paws:” extraordinary generosity — and fun!

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

  Young-Williams Animal Center had its most successful “Cause for Paws” fundraiser ever last week, CEO Janet Testerman said, with a capacity crowd celebrating the “fairy tail” endings many of its charges experience. Whimsical entertainment, a delicious dinner, a lively … Continue reading →

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Pete Claussen, named East Tennessean of the Year, surprises with announcement of his own

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

A packed ballroom of friends and supporters celebrated Knoxville businessman and philanthropist Pete Claussen being named “East Tennessean of the Year” last week. But Claussen had an announcement of his own. He donated 90 acres of land to the Seven … Continue reading →

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Theater people sure know how to party!

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

The props, the music, and the setting were perfect this past Saturday night for a terrifically over-the-top party. Of course they were. The fun folks from the Theatre Department at the University of Tennessee were the hosts! The location? The … Continue reading →

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Bewitching evening benefits Jazz Orchestra

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra’s signature fundraiser each year is called “Evening Under the Stars.” What made this year’s event different was that it actually was under the stars! They got rid of the big tent that usually is pitched on … Continue reading →

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Design Center finds perfect party spot at Garden

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Some non-profit organizations stick to the same routine every year for their signature fundraisers. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” as the saying goes. The Evergreen Ball benefiting Friends of the Smokies is always at Cherokee Country Club. Knox … Continue reading →

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Girl Scouts rally to recover from ruinous year

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

The local council of the Girl Scouts has experienced its toughest year in the organization’s history due to Hurricane Helene which devastated communities in our area last fall. But if an enthusiastic (and festive) gathering of supporters earlier this week … Continue reading →

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