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Wendel Werner wows in West Knox

Delicious food and drink, brilliant and celebratory music, and warm camaraderie on a Thursday night. What a great excuse to drop a few bucks in support of the Knoxville. Symphony League which, in turn, supports the Knoxville Symphony. Noted local … Continue reading

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Scores of women — and 2 men — get stadium peek!

Members of the Executive Women’s Association, which consists of the top female business leaders in town, last week got a private tour of Covenant Health Park, the new multi-use stadium in downtown Knoxville that will be home to the Knoxville … Continue reading

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Evergreen Ball: Funds and fun for the Smoky Mountains!

The Evergreen Ball, which raises funds every year for the Friends of the Smokies organization, was another big success this year, selling out Cherokee Country Club’s ballroom and two overflow areas and raking in big bucks in its silent and … Continue reading

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Popular “Artsclamation!” moving to downtown Knoxville

The latest Artsclamation! fundraiser benefiting Covenant Health‘s Peninsula mental health programs has come and gone. But there’s news for the next Artsclamation: It’s moving to downtown Knoxville! After a two-decade run being held most often at Sacred Heart Cathedral‘s parish … Continue reading

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Fete salutes innovation at Mercedes — and United Way

What does Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville have in common with the United Way? Turns out to be a lot more than you might think. Both organizations, it seems, are using innovation to maximize their results. The two concerns recently came together … Continue reading

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21 years of cookies means happy holidays!

For 21 years, a group of friends — many of them original members — have been participating in a December cookie exchange. Every year we say the cookies are the best ones ever. But — I swear! — this year … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from the 18th century!

Two historic homes in downtown Knoxville held holiday open houses last night and it sure was fun — even from a 21st century perspective! James White’s Fort, at 205 E. Hill Ave., and Blount Mansion, at 200 W. Hill Ave., … Continue reading

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Animals win as Young-Williams celebrates 20 years!

This was a special month for animals in our community — and their human friends — as Young-Williams Animal Center celebrated its 20th anniversary serving Knoxville and Knox County. In addition, supporters of the official animal shelter came together for … Continue reading

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Jim Haslam: “East Tennessean of the Century!”

The East Tennessee Historical Society bestowed its “East Tennessean of the Year” award for the tenth time earlier this week and it went to Jim Haslam, a well-known community leader and founder of Pilot Company, headquartered in Knoxville and employing … Continue reading

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Garden takes “fall break” to raise funds

It was a packed house — or tent! — last month as the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum held its 15th annual Green Thumb Gala, the largest fundraiser of the year for the horticultural gem located less than five miles … Continue reading

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