Category Archives: Events

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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Knoxville Symphony League pulls off small miracle; Diner au Blanc et Noir succeeds despite windy storm

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Those of us involved with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra know that the (mostly) women of the Knoxville Symphony League are capable of producing a wide variety of events under sometimes challenging circumstances. But a little over a week ago, I … Continue reading →

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Knox Heritage picks top preservationists at fun soiree

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

McCarty Holsaple McCarty (MHM) took the “Preservationists of the Year” award recently at the Scruffy City Soiree, a rollicking party in Knoxville’s Old City hosted by the area’s leading preservation organization, Knox Heritage.  “From the restoration of the Tennessee Theatre … Continue reading →

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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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