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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 →

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The best reason to drink moonshine: for the public good!

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

If you ever are looking for an excuse to drink moonshine, I can give you a good one! Wine & Shine is the name of the fun annual fundraising dinner for Volunteer Ministry Center, one of the primary organizations dedicated … Continue reading →

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Windy Hill: An idyllic treasure a few miles to our west

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

Windy Hill Farm and Preserve is a retreat just a few minutes from downtown Knoxville. But it feels a lot farther away! Continue reading →

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New York trip enchants Clarence Brown fans

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

If you enjoy going to New York City to see Broadway plays as much as my husband and I do, you have just GOT to get in on this great deal offered by the University of Tennessee’s Clarence Brown Theatre. … Continue reading →

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Swell happenings at The Swag and Cataloochee Ranch!

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

On top of the normal relaxing good times that define a visit to The Swag and Cataloochee Ranch, there are a couple of unique — and newsworthy — events on the horizon. Both Relais & Chateaux resorts, located just 90 … Continue reading →

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Appalachian neighbors gather to honor Alex Haley

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

About 150 Alex Haley fans packed into the cozy banquet hall at the Museum of Appalachia earlier this month to see the late “Roots” author awarded the museum’s “Heroes of Southern Appalachia” honor. Former Tennessee governor and U.S. senator Lamar … Continue reading →

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“A Michelin-quality meal” — without a plane flight!

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

I understand how paying $296 per plate for dinner in Knoxville, TN, might seem a bit extravagant. But my friends and I felt like we got a bargain when we shelled out that amount for New Year’s Eve dinner (and … Continue reading →

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Downtown dinner group salutes friend

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Four couples who all live downtown occasionally stage progressive dinners, where each couple hosts a dinner course and we walk from home to home enjoying the food, camaraderie and the ambiance of downtown. We’ve been doing this for over 10 … Continue reading →