Category Archives: Knoxville

‘An Emerald Evening’ rakes in the green!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Congratulations to the Knoxville Symphony League for hosting its most successful Symphony Ball in recent history! Held this past Saturday at Cherokee Country Club with a St. Paddy’s Day theme, “An Emerald Evening” brought in about $150,000. Of that, about … Continue reading →

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L’Amour du Vin translates into success!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

If you run into anybody on the board or staff of the Knoxville Museum of Art, please forgive them if they seem a little giddy. They deserve to be because they are coming off the most successful L’Amour du Vin … Continue reading →

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Notable night with two of Knoxville’s biggest stars: Chris Blue and the tantalizing Tennessee Theatre

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Of course, Knoxville’s newest star, Chris Blue, is a great draw for a fundraiser — even at $400 per ticket. But another element that made the Stars on Stage event so successful last Sunday was the unique chance to eat … Continue reading →

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A very ‘Veuve’ venture

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

It would be hard to imagine a more appropriate spot in Knoxville than The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel to stage a tasting of Veuve Clicquot, everybody’s (it seems) favorite champagne. The hotel, not even a year old, used the event … Continue reading →

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Crowd-pleasing caterer has ‘Super’ tips for home cooks

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

It was Super Bowl evening and some folks were surprised that I was going to one of the Knoxville Symphony League’s “Elegant Dining” fundraisers. “Wow, how did sales go for that one?” several people asked incredulously. “Actually, it was a … Continue reading →

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Chancellor to white supremacists: We’re ready for you!

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

University of Tennessee-Knoxville Chancellor Beverly Davenport has a message for white supremacists planning to come to campus Feb. 17: “We are on it!” Davenport spoke to about 20 women — and one man — on Wednesday at a luncheon put … Continue reading →

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Cindy McConkey: ‘Playing in the big leagues now’

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Cindy McConkey, groundbreaking sportswriter, public relations professional and non-profit manager, passed away at age 58 last month after a four-year battle with biliary liver cancer. An avid athlete and outdoor enthusiast, she commented proudly to her husband just 10 days … Continue reading →

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This party was in the bag!

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

When you go to a party in the only free-standing Patricia Nash store in the world, you are going to be tempted! Not only by the wide range of beautiful Italian leather offerings on display in the spacious showroom, but … Continue reading →

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Urban League Gala — still one of year’s best parties

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Playing catch-up here! The Urban League Gala happened during a flurry of other great events toward the end of last year, and I wanted to be sure it got the attention it deserved. It’s actually called the Knoxville Area Urban … Continue reading →

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Kitchen 919: A tasty work in progress

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Last Friday, Alan and I decided to put an end to our curiosity and visit Kitchen 919, the new Bearden restaurant where the venerable Orangery used to be.  We are glad we did. Our verdict: The food was excellent. We … Continue reading →

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