Category Archives: Knoxville

Even Mother Nature loves Ijams and the Symphony

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

In the 32-year history of Symphony in the Park, the fun, fun event where the Knoxville Symphony plays at an outdoor fundraiser for Ijams Nature Center at the nature center, there’s never been a rain plan in place. And, although … Continue reading →

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Longtime couple tie knot quietly, celebrate out loud

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

David Butler and Ted Smith have been together as a couple for 20 years. This past Thanksgiving, they decided to get married in a small, quiet ceremony in Connecticut attended only by the couple who first introduced them. This past … Continue reading →

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‘Evening Under the Stars’ hits all the right notes

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Among  our favorite events each year is one called “Evening Under the Stars.” It is held at Sherri Lee’s beautiful waterfront home off Houser Road and it benefits the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, which performs at the annual event. The food, … Continue reading →

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Even puppy can’t steal the show from this cook

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Here’s a little tip for deciding which of Knox Heritage’s many great Summer Suppers you want to attend each year. Of course, it’s good to look for an interesting setting. And the date has to fit your calendar. But another … Continue reading →

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Quarry setting serves up Spanish ‘Summer Supper’

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

A spectacular garden landscape on a beautiful evening. Convivial friends and acquaintances. And a wide range of delectable seafood dishes prepared by one of Knoxville’s most talented and in-demand chefs. That about sums up the Knox Heritage Summer Supper held … Continue reading →

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Delectable dinner at the Hazens’ — circa the 1920s

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

There are several challenges incumbent upon those who try to recreate a meal from times long gone. First of all, the original ingredients might not be available. Secondly, trends and tastes have changed. Thirdly, you never really know exactly what … Continue reading →

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Urban League gives kids shoes — and confidence

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

The weather Saturday was perfect for the Knoxville Area Urban League’s 15th annual Shoes for School event which attracted thousands to Caswell Park in East Knoxville. During this year’s gathering, 1,200 children received new pairs of shoes and as many … Continue reading →

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Heat can’t beat Knoxvillians set on a feast!

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

It was a scorcher! But the charm of the evening more than made up for it. (And the fans helped!) The occasion was an Italian feast in the lovely historic home of Jim and Pam Given in Fountain City. It … Continue reading →

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John Winemiller puts it in reverse!

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

As an attorney, John Winemiller, naturally, has a way with words. But even he outdid himself with this one. He called his birthday party the other night “my reverse quinceanera!” A quinceanera, you see, is the big celebration that Latin … Continue reading →

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Historic preservation with a Polish twist (and pierogies!)

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Pierogies, borscht, cabbage. Ah, the food of Poland. And vodka, of course. Potato vodka. Forty folks shelled out $170 each for these delicacies last week, along with a chance to dine at the Sequoyah Hills home of former Ambassador to … Continue reading →

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