Category Archives: Knoxville

Gwen McKenzie honored by Ethel Beck Society

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Knoxville City Council Member Gwen McKenzie was honored last Saturday at the Ethel Beck Society Brunch, a sold-out female-only event hosted by the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. McKenzie was the first Black woman to be elected to Knoxville City Council … Continue reading →

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The biggest star of the Big Ears Festival? Knoxville.

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The 11th Big Ears festival ended its 4-day run late Sunday and one thing was very clear. Although there were quite a few musical and creative luminaries on the playbill, the biggest star of all was the city of Knoxville. … Continue reading →

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A joyful smorgasbord of food and music

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

I think of the Knoxville Symphony League‘s “Symphony Soiree” every year as an elevated potuck — in both the dinner and the entertainment departments. You never know what you are going to get — but you know it’s going to … Continue reading →

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Beloved manager of downtown theaters retires big!

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The hardest working man in show business retired earlier this month and, boy, what a party that generated! Tom Bugg was general manager of both the Bijou and Tennessee Theatres for nearly two decades doing everything from dealing with artists … Continue reading →

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Great news! “Knoxville” is coming to Knoxville!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

In a sweet little lunch gathering this past Saturday, Clarence Brown Theatre leadership gave supporters an update on construction on the new Jenny Boyd Carousel Theatre and announced plans for the upcoming theater season. And that’s where the big news … Continue reading →

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Sentimental “ghost light” ceremony brings tears, signals changing times for UT’s cherished Carousel Theatre

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

A “ghost light” in the theater world is a single incandescent light that remains lit when the theater is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark. It is usually placed center stage on a portable stand. The practical use of … Continue reading →

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Larry Cox truly embodied slogan of Fulton High School, his alma mater: “Enter to learn; go forth to serve.”

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Larry Gibbs Cox was remembered last Saturday as a dedicated 20-year City Council member, an enthusiastic community volunteer and, most importantly, as a friend. Cox, 81, passed away Oct. 18 following a series of strokes. His funeral service, which more … Continue reading →

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Carol Mayo Jenkins retires at UT; ‘We need more people like Carol,’ says friend and acting colleague

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Carol Mayo Jenkins, who has been an artist in residence in the University of Tennessee’s Department of Theatre for 22 years, retired earlier this month but told those gathered to celebrate that she’d still be around, hopefully performing at the … Continue reading →

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Martinis at the Mansion: Cheers to William Blount!

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

I love a martini. Especially if it’s for a good cause! So “Martinis at the Mansion” was the perfect place for us last Thursday. It was a fundraiser for Blount Mansion — “the birthplace of Tennessee” — and it was … Continue reading →

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Museum supporters celebrate vibrant upcoming year

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Members of the Knoxville Museum of Art’s Collectors Circle gathered last week for an evening of art and conversation to kick off the group’s new year of activities. Held at the lovely Lyons View Pike home of Dorothy and Caesar … Continue reading →

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