Category Archives: Politics

Victuals, veterans and a pinch of politics

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Like The garden party this week at Eddie Mannis’ beautifully restored historic home on Kingston Pike was memorable for several reasons: Mannis confirmed that he is running for Knoxville mayor; All the delicious food was prepared, not by a caterer, … Continue reading →

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Pryse party proves it: People want a professional

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Like It has been amazing to me to see a very quiet low-key attorney who never has run for political office garner as much support and enthusiasm in such a short amount of time as Nathan Rowell has. Rowell is … Continue reading →

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Partying (and voting) for Nathan Rowell

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Like Doctors, lawyers, a college student and even a priest turned out Tuesday at a fun little fundraiser for Nathan Rowell, a Republican candidate for Knox County law director. Rowell brought “awws” from the crowd at Blue Coast Grill & … Continue reading →

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Robinson-Stair wedding was a masterpiece

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Like Attorney Caesar Stair III, the father of the groom, admitted that it was unusual to think of him officiating at a marriage ceremony — him being a well-known divorce lawyer and all. But that’s what his son wanted, so … Continue reading →

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Understated honorees, over-the-top soiree

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Like What if you threw a party for Randy and Jenny Boyd and everybody came? That’s exactly what Hash and Nazzy Hashemian did a couple of weeks ago. A virtual who’s who of Knoxville was at this over-the-top soiree at … Continue reading →

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Blue Streak salutes a ‘full’ inauguration weekend!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Like 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 … Continue reading →

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John Boehner in Knox: Duncan is a ‘workhorse’

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Like U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, heaped praise upon Knoxville’s Republican Congressman Jimmy Duncan Saturday before a packed house at the Powell guest lodge of businessman Pete DeBusk and his wife, Cindi. “You have show horses and … Continue reading →

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National leader’s visit spotlights education, science

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Like When National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial visited Knoxville recently, the local Urban League CEO, Phyllis Nichols, wanted to impress upon him that East Tennessee is more than just bluegrass music and Appalachian landscapes. (Not that there’s … Continue reading →

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Big party in Tennessee First Lady’s new garden

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Like When Tennessee’s First Lady, Crissy Haslam, throws a garden party, it’s a doozy! Earlier this month, more than 800 folks attended the First Lady’s Luncheon, an entertaining outdoor fundraiser for the Tennessee Residence Foundation. This not-for-profit foundation was established … Continue reading →

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Beer tasting: Yay! Beer taxes: Boo!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Like I am basically a wine drinker. But I can enjoy a really cold Miller Lite from time to time. Heavier beers, craft beers, I’m usually not so crazy about. That’s why I was a little surprised to have had … Continue reading →

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