Category Archives: Politics

Lynne Fugate kicks off City Council re-election race with politically diverse support — and fun!

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

Like If you stepped into the bright and noisy rooftop lounge at the downtown Hyatt Place hotel last night, you might have known you were at a political event — if only by the number of politicians present. But you … Continue reading →

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New Police Chief Paul Noel calls Knoxville ‘a great city’ but is surprised by magnitude of homeless problem

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

Like Knoxville’s new police chief, Paul Noel, had been on the job just five weeks and two days when he attended a community “meet and greet” gathering last night at All Occasions Party Rentals on Middlebrook Pike. But he seemed … Continue reading →

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An upbeat Janet Testerman kicks off state House race

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

Like It was a perfect evening for a campaign kickoff and general get-together at Lakeshore Park Monday evening. The temperature was in the high 70s with a comfortable breeze. Restaurateur Randy Burleson delivered fantastic food to Marble Hall. The Pour … Continue reading →

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Bill Haslam on elections: This is not a game.

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

Like Former two-term Knoxville mayor and two-term Tennessee governor Bill Haslam had strong words for attendees this week at a membership lunch for the Knoxville Area Urban League. Stop playing games with politics and start electing people who are more … Continue reading →

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Great party and pithy insights from Lamar Alexander

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Cynthia Moxley

Like It looked like a capacity crowd last week at a $500-per-seat dinner honoring former U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander as “East Tennessean of the Year” during a fundraiser for the East Tennessee Historical Society. Familiar faces from all phases of … Continue reading →

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Gwen McKenzie kicks off re-election bid with food, fun!

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Cynthia Moxley

Like A good-natured and diverse crowd gathered in the sweltering  heat last Thursday to eat, dance, pray and pick up signs at the kickoff of Vice Mayor Gwen McKenzie’s re-election campaign for her 6th District City Council seat. According to … Continue reading →

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‘Job Well Done’ party honors Mayor Rogero

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

Like There sure have been a lot of fun holiday parties this year. But one of the best ones had nothing to do with the holidays at all. It was the “Job Well Done” party that Nikitia and LeRoy Thompson … Continue reading →

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Testerman for Council: Make the best better!

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

Like It seemed like a good excuse for a party. Our friend Janet Testerman is running for an at-large seat on Knoxville City Council and needed a fun fundraiser. We have our new condo downtown that we haven’t yet occupied. … Continue reading →

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Burchett fundraiser fulfills on fun – and finances

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Like Whereas many political fundraisers provide the attendees with a few cheese cubes and crummy donated wine in a drab banquet hall, the one three local couples had for Tim Burchett last week was over-the-top fun! I guess it should … Continue reading →

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Gwen attracts diverse support (and fun!) at Holly’s

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Like Last week was a good one for City Council candidate Gwen McKenzie. She had a very successful — and fun! — fundraiser on Tuesday, attracting almost 100 supporters to Holly’s Gourmet’s Market in Bearden and raising more than $4,800. … Continue reading →

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