-
-
About the Author
Click here to learn more about Cynthia Moxley.What You’re Saying
- Cynthia Moxley on Don’t lag, get to The Swag!
- Becky Massey on Don’t lag, get to The Swag!
- Celeste on Don’t lag, get to The Swag!
- Georgiana Vines on Don’t lag, get to The Swag!
- Deborah Sams on Don’t lag, get to The Swag!
What’s Hot
My Favorite Blogs
In The Vault
Category Archives: Knoxville
Clarence Brown Theatre Gala kicks up its boots!
One of the best things about the Clarence Brown Theatre’s annual gala fundraiser is getting to see the great theatrical talent that Knoxville produces. Last year, it was thespian Dale Dickey who received the Clarence Brown’s Artistic Achievement Award at … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events, Food, Knoxville, Theater, Uncategorized
6 Comments
A good ‘thyme’ at the UT Gardens Gala
Well, it’s officially garden party season in East Tennessee. One of the first and largest of them is the UT Gardens Gala held in the sprawling UT Gardens — yep, the ones you pass on Neyland Drive on your route … Continue reading
Filed under: Events, Food, Knoxville
5 Comments
‘Knockouts of Knoxville’ = provocative provisions
What’s a good gourmet meal without a few gonads? In this case, sea urchin gonads, which also are known as uni. The occasion for this innovation was this past Monday when the “Knockouts of Knoxville” — arguably our town’s four … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events, Food, Knoxville
7 Comments
‘Blues on the River’ razzle-dazzles!
Stunning views of the main channel of the Tennessee River, fabulous eats provided by Bistro by the Tracks and sultry jazz players turning the living room into a bluesy nightclub. That was the fun vibe for the Blues on the … Continue reading
Filed under: Events, Food, Knoxville, Music
6 Comments
Burchett fundraiser fulfills on fun – and finances
Whereas many political fundraisers provide the attendees with a few cheese cubes and crummy donated wine in a drab banquet hall, the one three local couples had for Tim Burchett last week was over-the-top fun! I guess it should have … Continue reading
Filed under: Events, Food, Knoxville, Politics
Leave a comment
Ken Burns: U.S. needs ‘less pluribus; more unum’
Historian Ken Burns was in Knoxville recently, appearing on behalf of the East Tennessee Historical Society and Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law. The $300 per seat dinner at the downtown Hilton featuring Gov. Bill Haslam interviewing Burns was … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events, Journalism, Knoxville, Media
4 Comments
Eclectic Ely Building initiates downtown home tour
Hey, everybody! It’s not too late to tour 11 residences on the City People Downtown Home Tour. The tour kicked off with a VIP reception on Thursday, but the tour itself runs tonight until 9 and tomorrow (Saturday) from noon … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events, Food, Historic preservation, Knoxville
6 Comments
So many hats — and only one head!
Maybe it was the startlingly beautiful weather last Friday. Or maybe it was the mimosas and Bloody Marys. Or maybe it was just getting a bunch of nice ladies and a bunch of nice hats together in one spot. Or … Continue reading
Filed under: Events, Food, Knoxville
7 Comments
Symphony ShowHouse goes uptown. (You should, too!)
Every year, the Knoxville Symphony League typically selects a brand new 5,500-square-foot home, usually on the water, and invites an assortment of interior designers to decorate its various rooms. Called the Symphony Designer ShowHouse, tours of the home are one … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Knoxville, Music
5 Comments
Jazz ‘changed everything’ for visiting artist
The lobby of the historic Arcade Building on Gay Street was the perfect setting last night for a reception honoring patrons of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and welcoming guest artist Stefon Harris, who will perform with the KJO tonight. With … Continue reading