Category Archives: Knoxville

Rain can’t dampen this happening New Year’s Eve!

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

New Year’s Eve 2018 in downtown Knoxville was unseasonably warm, in addition to being windy and rainy. It was the last night, in fact, of the rainiest year Knoxville has seen in decades. But no one’s spirits were dampened in … Continue reading →

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Greenery gussies up gathering at Blount Mansion

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

As we celebrate the end of 2018, here’s one last post about a sweet Christmas tradition: The Knoxville Garden Club‘s annual decoration of Blount Mansion with seasonal greenery. Martha Kern, the owner of Strong Stock Farm in East Knox County, was … Continue reading →

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Holiday Homes Tour hypnotizes!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

I don’t know why we enjoy looking in other people’s homes so much. But, we sure do! The Knoxville Museum of Art took advantage of that and, in just two days, sold out its annual Holiday Homes Tour. For the … Continue reading →

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Knoxville Symphony Board: many reasons to celebrate

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

In addition to the holiday season, the Knoxville Symphony Society’s board of directors had much to celebrate last night when members gathered at the Historic Middlebrook mansion for a little conviviality. Hosts Rick Fox, a KSO board member, and Ralph … Continue reading →

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Another year, another million calorie cookie event!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

It was year 16 for the cookie exchange, and this year we moved it to a bigger venue — our new condo in the J.C. Penney Building on Gay Street downtown. Yep, the one we haven’t moved into yet. We … Continue reading →

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A light goes out in Knoxville, but look for the signs

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

I was at a Knox County Commission meeting last week when I began receiving worried text messages and, ultimately, a phone call with the news about the incomparable Mickey Mallonee’s passing. Mickey has been a wonderful part of my and … Continue reading →

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Kefi: ‘profound passion’ in the Old City

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

We lived in Farragut a couple of decades ago, fortunately at the same time that one of my all-time favorite restaurants was open there: Kalamata Kitchen. It was a fabulous Greek restaurant operated by Lori and Jim Klonaris. You may … Continue reading →

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Trust Fall: We were wowed in a warehouse!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

The Trust Fall dinners are back! We were so lucky to have secured tickets to the latest one, thanks to friends who couldn’t attend. The Trust Fall dinners work this way: you buy tickets and then you trust the planners. … Continue reading →

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Natalie Haslam: East Tennessean of the Year

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

The East Tennessee Historical Society honored Natalie Haslam last week with its highest honor. She was named East Tennessean of the Year and feted during a sold-out banquet at Cherokee Country Club. She was surrounded by friends and family members … Continue reading →

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Leadership Knox ‘best class ever’ – settled!

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s a running joke among Leadership Knoxville classes. Every class claims that its class is “the best class ever.” But, I’m here to tell you that the matter has been settled. If you can refute this evidence, let me know. … Continue reading →

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