Category Archives: Historic preservation

What’s behind that wall?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

I’m sure you’ve noticed the interesting serpentine brick wall on the north side of Kingston Pike near the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood. Ever wonder what’s behind it? The folks at Knox Heritage decided to show their biggest patrons exactly that. In … Continue reading →

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Southern food under a super moon

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

I think I breathed an audible sigh of relief the other night when, after a bounteous dinner on the porch of a historic farmhouse, I heard author John Egerton talking about Southern food. “Take the warnings of the food police … Continue reading →

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Crescent Bend: “Ground Zero” for Civil War here

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

As you no doubt have noticed, we are in the midst of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Through 2015, the bloodiest war in U.S. history will be commemorated in various ways by numerous civic organizations. I am learning … Continue reading →

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A perfect Friday: art, friends, caviar & wine

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

As my friend Dawn Ford remarked recently, “It’s great to eat caviar and drink wine in the middle of the afternoon.” Especially if the day is your birthday and you are at Blackberry Farm with a bunch of nice folks … Continue reading →

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The progressive dinner strategy continues

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

In our never-ending attempt to get everyone we like to move downtown, seven of us center city dwellers staged yet another in our series of progressive downtown dinners. Thanks to a previous progressive dinner, we successfully seduced Bruce and Monique … Continue reading →

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Our kind of New Year’s!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

For the past 11 years, we have been celebrating News Year’s Eve with two other couples: Richard and Dawn Ford and Jackie and Ray Fisher. Sometimes we go out to eat, sometimes we go to a party, and sometimes we … Continue reading →

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Scruffy City Soiree delivers not-so-scruffy returns!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

We were all a little worried when we heard the historic L&N Station at World’s Fair Park was going to be transformed into a school. Why? Because it had become the traditional venue for one of the most fun parties … Continue reading →

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Boyd’s Jig and Reel reels ’em in opening night

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

Boyd’s Jig and Reel, the new Scottish pub in the Old City, packed in the crowds on its grand opening night last Friday from the ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. until the wee hours of Saturday morning. How do I … Continue reading →

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Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

Let the good times roll — every year! The Mardi Gras themed Summer Supper fundraiser benefiting Knox Heritage last Friday was such a rousing success that the non-profit preservation group has decided to make it an annual event. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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The most elegant, delicious meal in Knoxville

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

I truly don’t think that headline is an exaggeration. It was the most expensive ($300 per person) of all the Summer Suppers in Knox Heritage‘s series of dinner fundraisers — and it was worth every penny. It was held last … Continue reading →

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