Category Archives: Knoxville

White Lily Flats: THIS is urban living!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

When people talk about “urban living,” I always think the condo where Alan and I live in the Cherokee Building on Church Avenue is a good example of that. It has tons of exposed brick and the drop-ceilings have been … Continue reading →

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Booze Traveler makes pit stop in Knoxville

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Our friends at Scripps Networks Interactive summoned a few folks last Friday to happy hour at the tiny Peter Kern Library, the speakeasy off the lobby of The Oliver Hotel in downtown Knoxville. The purpose of the event: to introduce … Continue reading →

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Blue Streak salutes a ‘full’ inauguration weekend!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

At Moxley Carmichael, we love Gov. Bill Haslam. We worked with him when he was at Pilot more than 20 years ago. We worked on his first mayoral campaign. And we supported him when he ran for governor — both times. … Continue reading →

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Symphony Ball sparkles with diamonds and dancing

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Even though the annual Symphony Ball falls right in the middle of the holiday season and always on the same night as the Southeastern Conference football championship, it still draws an impressive crowd to Cherokee Country Club. Sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Sweetest addition arrived late to cookie exchange

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

This was the 11th year for our annual cookie exchange and, by now, it just wouldn’t seem like Christmas without it. Our spouses and families have come to look forward to it, and we know all the “rules” for getting … Continue reading →

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United Way givers treated to Alison Krauss

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

If, as is said in 2 Corinthians, “God loveth a cheerful giver,” Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd has made God love us a little more — because he made us a little more cheerful about our giving! How? Boyd, this year’s … Continue reading →

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The glamorous world of PR — not!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

“It must be so much fun being in public relations,” I hear all the time. “All those parties and elegant events!” The truth is that it is a lot of fun being in public relations. But parties and events are … Continue reading →

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Harrowing tale by a homegrown Hanna

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Jack Hanna was in town earlier this month to be named East Tennessean of the Year by the East Tennessee Historical Society. At $500 per seat, the event, featuring Hanna and several animals from the Columbus Zoo, was a sellout … Continue reading →

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‘Artsclamation!’ earns its exclamation point

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Artsclamation!, an art sale benefiting Peninsula Hospital, has THE BEST ART every year. Held in the gym of Sacred Heart Cathedral School right before the holidays kick off, the juried show offers a chance to meet the artists and discuss … Continue reading →

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It was a Time for dancing — and recognition

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

One of the best parties of the year is the Knoxville Area Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Awards Gala. Held the fourth Thursday of every October, it combines a serious mission — giving out the prestigious awards — with a heaping … Continue reading →

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