Category Archives: Knoxville

New Jenny Boyd Theatre: flexible, “cutting edge”

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

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 At the former location of the beloved but grossly outdated Carousel Theatre, the replacement building is closing in on completion of its … Continue reading →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

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

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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Larsen Jay’s message resounds with downtown crowd

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Besides being an excellent candidate for Knox County Mayor next year, I appreciate Larsen Jay for another important reason: he’s a great excuse for a really fun party! Alan and I — with the support of an impressive host committee … Continue reading →

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Downtown Home Tour takeaway: more choices than ever

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year when the Blue Streak reports on the Downtown Home Tour — whether when it was sponsored by the City People organization or its current sponsor, East Tennessee Historical Society — the thing that’s been most striking is the … Continue reading →

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Fascinating downtown home tour; but a little bad news

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

There’s good news and bad news from this year’s Downtown Home Tour, an inside look at some real life condominiums and apartments in several of Knoxville’s most notable buildings sponsored by the East Tennessee Historical Society. The good news is … Continue reading →

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Lakeshore Picnic: Loved the “Cosmopolitan” ending!

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Due to the crazy weather — and constantly changing forecasts — the annual fundraiser that is the Lakeshore Park Picnic drew a smaller than usual crowd this year. But it still exceeded its $70,000 fundraising goal and the park’s executive … Continue reading →

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After 60 years, these folks still like to party together!

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

I had a great time at a high school reunion this past weekend — and it wasn’t even my high school! Members of the Fulton High School Class of 1965 — of which my husband, Alan Carmichael, was a member … Continue reading →

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Lovely garden welcomes clients — and spring!

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

I’m not saying you should place your investments in the hands of The Trust Company of Tennessee just because you will be invited to their annual garden party! I’m just saying we sure are glad we did! Our experience with … Continue reading →

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Zoofari: Flora, fauna, food, and fun!

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Zoofari, the signature annual fundraiser for Zoo Knoxville, always has a featured animal to set its theme. This year, the spectacular party featured the zoo’s four beloved — but endangered — red pandas. Zoo Knoxville is the leading zoo globally … Continue reading →

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UT Gardens Gala: Not letting a little rain stop the fun!

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

OK. It wasn’t a little rain. It was a torrential downpour — twice! And we weren’t in buildings — we were under tents! Without floors. But the folks who support the University of Tennessee Gardens are a hardy bunch. And, … Continue reading →