Category Archives: Media

Dancing – and raising $87K for Children’s Hospital

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

Lord, the costumes were hot this year at Dancing with the Knoxville Stars, an annual fundraiser for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. The top winner for raising the most money was Renita Stinnett, pictured here. The top dance winner was Jay … Continue reading →

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Oasis springs up in midst of “Extreme” madness

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

Last week, the Robinson Road build site of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” was a muddy, cold mess. Heavy machines were slipping and sliding. People were falling down in slippery muck. There really was nowhere to go to get your feet … Continue reading →

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Our kind of New Year’s!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

For the past 11 years, we have been celebrating News Year’s Eve with two other couples: Richard and Dawn Ford and Jackie and Ray Fisher. Sometimes we go out to eat, sometimes we go to a party, and sometimes we … Continue reading →

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“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” subcontractors bond at reception prior to Knoxville project

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

I hope you have heard by now that the Emmy-winning ABC television show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is coming to Knoxville to build a home for a deserving family next month. This is the show that enlists tons of community … Continue reading →

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Knoxvillians hear fun history and check in with former mayor during visit to Governor’s Residence

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

One of the hardest things to get used to after being elected Tennessee governor, according to Gov. Bill Haslam, is not being able to ride in a car alone with his wife, Crissy. “Just think about it,” Haslam commented over … Continue reading →

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Pilot Celebrity Pumpers raise funds — and spirits

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

The annual Pilot Pumpers fundraiser for the United Way last month raised a record $63,478. Here’s the deal: during the three-day promotion at all area Pilot convenience stores, Pilot donates to United Way five cents for every gallon of gas … Continue reading →

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Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

Let the good times roll — every year! The Mardi Gras themed Summer Supper fundraiser benefiting Knox Heritage last Friday was such a rousing success that the non-profit preservation group has decided to make it an annual event. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Thanks to our favorite targets!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

We threw a little cocktail party the other day to thank all those patient souls who have been on The Blue Streak the most during the past year. Without the cooperation of all the folks who patiently pose for the … Continue reading →

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Knoxville goes to the dogs!

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

Dog Fancy magazine, the world’s most widely read dog magazine, has named Knoxville the most dog-friendly city in the Southeast. The city’s “Dogtown USA” designation will be included in the next issue of the magazine which hits newsstands Aug. 23. … Continue reading →

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Political year gives Follies plenty of material

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

Election years always provide the best material for the good folks from the Society of Professional Journalists who are writing and producing the annual Front Page Follies shows. The shows, performed largely by local journalists and PR people, are designed … Continue reading →

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