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Luncheon for the Parks: sell-out in a perfect setting

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

Talk about a full tent! The Legacy Parks Foundation‘s “Legacy Luncheon for the Parks” held recently at Johnson University was a sellout with 1,000 attendees! Wow! Guest speaker was Conor Knighton, a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and author of the … Continue reading →

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Stuart Worden, “Knoxville treasure,” gets Clayton Award

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

Stuart Worden, a well-known civic leader and senior investment and insurance professional, received the Knoxville Museum of Art‘s Clayton Award recently. It is an annual honor presented during a luncheon to “an individual, family, foundation, or business that has demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Weather gods bless Symphony’s outdoor event this year

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

The best thing about events held at the lovely Ridgefield Manor in Knoxville’s Fountain City neighborhood is not only the charming 1914 house itself, but the stunning views of Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains the sprawling yard provides. That’s … Continue reading →

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A bash for history — and a darn good time!

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

When out-of-towners visit Knoxville, they invariably remark about how “charming” our city is. It doesn’t matter if they are from Nashville, New York, or Europe! I hear it tons of times during the Big Ears Festival, for example, and it … Continue reading →

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Jim Haslam, “greatest letterman,” honored with statue

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

Jim Haslam says that everything he has accomplished in his 95 years on this Earth started on the football field at the University of Tennessee. Haslam was honored with the unveiling of a statue of his likeness Friday afternoon on … Continue reading →

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Eateries to diners: Please be careful with your criticism

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

Don’t worry. There will be plenty of pictures of great food in this post. After all, it is a continuation of the Blue Streak’s report on “The Gathering” at RT Lodge, which is a weekend of guest chefs, panel discussions, … Continue reading →

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“The Gathering:” a place of food, drink, and friendship

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

RT Lodge’s “The Gathering” weekend is really getting to be “a thing!” The Blue Streak has a report from the fun — and delicious — time. Continue reading →

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Marblegate party celebrates noteworthy gift

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont gathered recently to raise $324,000 and celebrate a generous $2.5 million contribution to fund the organization’s “second campus” in Blount County. Marblegate is the name of the annual fundraiser and it … Continue reading →

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Randy McNally retires amid hugs and laughs

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

A capacity crowd packed the Oak Ridge Conference Center to celebrate Lt. Gov. Randy McNally’s retirement. Good thing he’s a good sport! Continue reading →

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It’s Restaurant Week: Get out there!

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

From now until Sunday, 31 local restaurants and bars are featuring special menu items. If you purchase any of those items, a portion of the cost will be donated to Nourish Knoxville, the non-profit group best known for organizing and … Continue reading →