Category Archives: Knoxville

Clarence Brown discloses sensational, stirring season

With the exception of “A Christmas Carol” (more on that later), there is nothing predictable about the upcoming season announced over the weekend by the University of Tennessee’s Clarence Brown Theatre. “When we shaped this season, we asked not what … Continue reading

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We didn’t let the score ruin our day at the ballpark!

What if you were celebrating Easter and a beautiful spring day and being in downtown Knoxville on that beautiful day — and then a baseball game broke out? That’s kinda what happened on Sunday at Covenant Health Park. The Knoxville … Continue reading

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“Cabaret:” An over-the-top blast! Until it’s not.

The first theatrical show in the brand new Jenny Boyd Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus opened on Friday night and it is a dazzling production of the musical “Cabaret.” The music, singing, dancing, acting, staging, costumes, and lighting … Continue reading

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Natalie Haslam: “A gift to all of us”

A celebration of life was held for Natalie Haslam January 21 at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Knoxville. The some 500-seat sanctuary was standing room only and the services were live-streamed into an overflow space for those who couldn’t … Continue reading

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Chamique Holdsclaw: ‘No one heals alone.’

Former Lady Vol basketball star Chamique Holdsclaw, an Olympic gold medalist and WNBA Hall of Famer, opened up to a large luncheon crowd at the Knoxville Convention Center last week about her own mental health struggles.  In the process, she … Continue reading

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“Artsclamation!” dazzles in new downtown digs

“Artsclamation!” has moved to downtown Knoxville! What a great move, as Friday’s preview party proved! More artists, more art, and more room! Continue reading

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Leadership Knox Class of ’93 reunites — again!

The Leadership Knoxville Class of ’93 has done it again! Another fun gathering — almost every year since we “graduated” 32 years ago! Yay us! We did miss gathering in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. But we came … Continue reading

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“Cause for Paws:” extraordinary generosity — and fun!

  Young-Williams Animal Center had its most successful “Cause for Paws” fundraiser ever last week, CEO Janet Testerman said, with a capacity crowd celebrating the “fairy tail” endings many of its charges experience. Whimsical entertainment, a delicious dinner, a lively … Continue reading

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New Jenny Boyd Theatre: flexible, “cutting edge”

This is a big week for the Jenny Boyd Theatre over on the University of Tennessee’s Knoxville campus. At the former location of the beloved but grossly outdated Carousel Theatre, the replacement building is closing in on completion of its … Continue reading

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Girl Scouts rally to recover from ruinous year

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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