Category Archives: Media

The best church social ever!

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

When this turn-of-the-century church at 800 Luttrell Street was actually used as a church, I bet they never served iced tea like was served there Saturday night. The tea at this very special of Knox Heritage’s “Summer Suppers” series was laced with vodka to … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes from Market Square Farmers’ Market are stars of impromptu party, web broadcast

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

If you stay flexible, sometimes great opportunities come along. I was reminded of this last week when I picked up a voice message Wednesday evening from my friend Gay Lyons. “Call me as soon as you can,” the message said. “I want to invite … Continue reading →

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Peeling, eating and politicking = fun!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

Last night was the second annual “Peeling, Eating and Politicking” event sponsored by the Knoxville Chamber. Things worked out much better this year.

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Julie, our creative jewel, sparkles at Tomato Head

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

How does a workaholic artist relax? By making more art, of course! Julie Bernal, 27, works 40-hour weeks at Moxley Carmichael as a graphic designer. Her clients include Pilot, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Young-Williams Animal Center, Premier Surgical Associates and … Continue reading →

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Take a quiz: How much do you know about women’s history in Knoxville?

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

Who doesn’t love a trivia quiz? Especially when there are prizes involved! Last week, as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Executive Women’s Association, members Dawn Ford and Jeannie Dulaney challenged us to a trivia quiz about the … Continue reading →

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Is Knoxville a good place for professional women?

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

In 1985, I was assigned to write a series of articles for The Knoxville Journal about women in power in Knoxville. The conclusion of the series, which was called “Silent Majority: A Woman’s Voice in Knoxville,” was that women were … Continue reading →

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Men in skirts – and other scenes from a diva lunch!

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

We were just filing into The Foundry for the 7th annual Diva Luncheon, a fashion show of wearable art that is part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. The facility’s banquet manager, Jason Grahl, looking worried, rushed up to Mickey Mallonee, … Continue reading →

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“It’s dogwood time in Tennessee”

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

With those signature words of his, beloved radio legend Bobby Denton — also “the voice of Neyland Stadium” during football season — on Wednesday officially opened the 2010 Dogwood Arts Festival’s trails and gardens. The setting couldn’t have been more … Continue reading →

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Local dancers raise temperatures – and $37,000 for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

You feel like you know them. They read you the news every morning. One writes for the newspaper, covering the staid  education beat. And another conducts the Knoxville Symphony. But trust me when I tell you you’ve never seen these … Continue reading →

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Wanted: proofreader!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

Just a quick post about a few downtown signs that I see all the time and that crack me up every time I pass them.

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