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Tremont raises spirits — and $310K — at Marblegate

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Another successful “Tremont Celebration at Marblegate Farm” last month raised more than $310,000 to continue the non-profit’s mission of providing experiential environmental education. The fundraising dinner and auction at the beautiful Friendsville, Tenn,, farm of Bill and Donna Cobble was … Continue reading →

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“An Enchanted Evening” lives up to its billing!

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

I have to say the description of the auction item that a group of Knoxville Symphony supporters went in together to bid on was very apt. “An Enchanted Evening,” the program at the Symphony Ball said. It truly did turn … Continue reading →

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Wine & Shine: great fun for a great cause

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Volunteer Ministry Center had another sold-out Don Sproles Wine & Shine fundraiser to support the ongoing operations of the “housing first” program that combats homelessness in our community.  Although the event, which features both a wine tasting and a moonshine … Continue reading →

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Bijou Jubilee: a legend and a big blowout

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

We knew we would see a good concert when we planned to attend the Bijou Theatre‘s Jubilee fundraiser recently featuring legendary blues and gospel singer Mavis Staples. But I had no idea how moving the experience would be.  Staples, who … Continue reading →

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Friends honor Earlene Teaster as she leaves historic post

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

I don’t think anyone knew how much it meant to me to be invited last month to the big blowout at LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge for Earlene Teaster‘s retirement from her long tenure as Pigeon Forge city manager. I … Continue reading →

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Fascinating downtown home tour; but a little bad news

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

There’s good news and bad news from this year’s Downtown Home Tour, an inside look at some real life condominiums and apartments in several of Knoxville’s most notable buildings sponsored by the East Tennessee Historical Society. The good news is … Continue reading →

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Longest day helps Knoxville garden grow

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

If you are looking for summer vibes, you aren’t going to beat the annual Summer Solstice Dinner held at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum each year on — you guessed it — the summer solstice! This year, that happened … Continue reading →

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Great vittles in a perfect setting at Tremont event

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

About 30 nature lovers — and one confirmed city girl — recently were wowed by the possibilities presented at an al fresco dinner on the site of the future second campus of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.  The … Continue reading →

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Historic “Coffee Club” celebrates 95 years

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

A group of Knoxville business and retired business people has been meeting for lunch for 95 years now. OK, it’s not the same individuals that first met in 1930 when the group was founded! But it is a continuation of … Continue reading →

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Lakeshore Picnic: Loved the “Cosmopolitan” ending!

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Due to the crazy weather — and constantly changing forecasts — the annual fundraiser that is the Lakeshore Park Picnic drew a smaller than usual crowd this year. But it still exceeded its $70,000 fundraising goal and the park’s executive … Continue reading →

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