Category Archives: Historic preservation

We were Conned into a great time

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

My husband, Alan Carmichael, and I are big Con Hunley fans. And we are big fans of the Knox Heritage Summer Suppers series of fundraisers. We also love caterer Holly Hambright — for her fabulous food and her mega-sized personality. … Continue reading →

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“Thyme” was on our side at this affair

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

The Green Thumb Gala (I love that name!) to benefit the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum might have been a typical silent and live auction, but the venue and the auction items made it special. Held under a huge tent … Continue reading →

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Summer Suppers wind down; Elegant Dining starts

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knox Heritage Summer Suppers are over, but I still have a few posts about them to help us make it until they start again in June of 2015. In the meantime, the Knoxville Symphony League’s Elegant Dining Series will … Continue reading →

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“God’s Answer to Our Prayers”

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

A few miles from downtown Knoxville — less than 10 minutes, for sure — lies a romantic, unique and inspiring garden called God’s Answer to Our Prayers – or GATOP, for short. It belongs to a brilliant cancer physician and … Continue reading →

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Going mad for a great cause!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s midsummer and the Knox Heritage Summer Suppers are in full swing. As you may know,  Summer Suppers are great little fundraisers for the nonprofit preservation organization, Knox Heritage. They consist of a string of dinner parties, most held in … Continue reading →

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All eyes on Blount Mansion

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

I know it may seem as if we were pretty desperate for an excuse to go to a party earlier this month, but the birthday soiree for the state of Tennessee held at Blount Mansion was only a short walk … Continue reading →

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Preservationists pause to party

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

When Cindi DeBusk was a little girl, her mother would have liked for her to have stood beside her in the kitchen learning how to cook. Instead, Cindi was with her father in the garage learning to use power tools. … Continue reading →

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Hats off to start of garden party season!

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

I believe the unofficial start to garden party season in Knoxville is the annual Hats in Bloom luncheon at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. The schedule is a little bit on the brave side – in early April. The … Continue reading →

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Warehouses blessed, bid farewell

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Gene Rump

Thanks to Gene Rump for writing this guest post for The Blue Streak. Photos are by Leigh White. -Cynthia Moxley When the titular mayor of Gay Street calls a blessing … folks show up. And about 30 did last Thursday … Continue reading →

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Downtowners choose variety of Christmas styles

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

You can live downtown and still choose a unique style that’s perfect just for you and your family. One of my favorite things about downtown living is that each space is so unique. Some of us downtown dwellers participate in … Continue reading →

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