Category Archives: Media

Shoes for School: Nobody can say “no” to it

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year, right before school starts, hundreds of volunteers converge on Caswell Park in East Knoxville to distribute more than 1,000 pairs of new sneakers to children who have been pre-selected by local social service organizations to receive them. The … Continue reading →

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Pairings party launches News Sentinel Open

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

A festive party at Chesapeake’s last night designed to let the amateur golfers know what professional golfer they would be playing with today marked the official start of the News Sentinel Open presented by Pilot. The Summit Medical Group Pro-Am … Continue reading →

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A “Sex and the City”/”Iron Chef America” weekend

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

. It was an Iron Chef weekend in New York City for us, thanks to a generous auction item donated by Scripps Networks at “Cork Savvy,” a wine-tasting event put on by the Urban League Young Professionals. The package included … Continue reading →

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On turkey hunting and classical music (Yep!)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

What do turkey hunting and classical music have in common? The Venables and their friends! It was more than a sellout at the lakefront home of Frank and Lisha Venable a few weeks ago when News Sentinel columnist Sam Venable … Continue reading →

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Southern Food Writing Conference: an amazing gift

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

There is a treasure in Knoxville that is hidden in plain view. It is the Southern Food Writing Conference, in its second year of being held downtown in conjunction with the decidedly un-secret International Biscuit Festival. If you care anything … Continue reading →

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A dance in a downtown vineyard

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

From the “Better Late than Never” department, we bring you a look at Dogwood After Dark, one of the earlier Dogwood Arts Festival events last month. Been a little busy lately, but these pictures brought back memories of such a … Continue reading →

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Knox leaders welcome new UT business dean

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Dr. Stephen Mangum, the new dean of the University of Tennessee College of Business, impressed a crowd of business and political leaders this week with his warmth and his on-target remarks at a party to welcome him to town.

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30 years of “Straight from the Heart”

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

I was invited to WBIR‘s celebration earlier this week of the 30th anniversary of its iconic slogan, “Straight from the Heart.” Most of the so-called “Dream Team” from the anchor desk 30 years ago came for the occasion. So did … Continue reading →

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What happened in Mox Vegas!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

We said on the invitation that what happened in Mox Vegas might end up on the Blue Streak. And, sure enough! The 21st annual Moxley Carmichael mid-winter client party was last Friday. And, in case you were ever wondering what … Continue reading →

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In Knoxville, Scripps employees “live the brand”

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

In the early ’90s, Ken Lowe, a hot-shot young radio and TV executive with the E.W. Scripps Company, looked around the television landscape and did not like what he saw. “I became disenchanted with TV programming,” Lowe told a group … Continue reading →

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