Category Archives: Knoxville

Jim Haslam: “East Tennessean of the Century!”

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

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

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

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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Clarence Brown toasts 50th with “Gala to Remember”

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The Clarence Brown Theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this month with “A Gala to Remember” at Regas Square Events in downtown Knoxville. Highlight was the return of several alums of the University of Tennessee’s acclaimed theater program who came … Continue reading →

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Marnie Page: a life to be grateful for

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension was packed on Sunday with friends of Marnie and Bob Page for one of the most touching memorial services I’ve ever attended. Marnie passed away Oct. 12 after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. … Continue reading →

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Friends remember Todd Cramer by raising a toast — while supporting one of his favorite local causes

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Summer  Swing, a popular fundraiser for Positively Living and Choice Health Network, was held as usual this year, and the mood was still festive. But everyone paused for a few minutes to remember Knoxville business executive Todd Cramer, a tremendously … Continue reading →

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“Bubbles & Bird Night:” finger lickin’ good!

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

In a way, I wish I’d never had the delicious sweet tea-brined fried chicken I had for the first time last week at J.C. Holdway in downtown Knoxville. It was the most delicious chicken I’ve ever tasted. So, what’s my … Continue reading →

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I swear the moonshine was for a good cause!

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

I continue to think that Volunteer Ministry Center has one of the most unusual fundraisers every year. It’s called “Wine & Shine.” Maybe the wine tasting part of it is not so unique. But the moonshine tasting definitely is! Don’t … Continue reading →

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Massey brings friends — and funds — together

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s always a pleasant surprise when a political event you expected to be routine and dull turns into a party! That’s what happened last week when we planned to just drop by a fundraiser for the re-election campaign of our … Continue reading →

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No evil spirits at the Garden’s summer solstice!

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

It was the longest day of the year and the folks at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum were determined to make the most of it. So, appropriately, they set a major fundraiser, the Summer Solstice Dinner, on the precise … Continue reading →

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A Knox 4th of July: food, fun, friends, and fireworks

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The high was 93 degrees on Independence Day and we headed to three outdoor parties — one in deep west Knoxville, one in what is called “short west,” and one in downtown on the Tennessee River. I’m not going to … Continue reading →

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