Tag Archives: Annie Colquitt

Dining on pinto beans at Blackberry Farm. No kidding.

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

Blackberry Farm, of course, is the elegantly rustic Relais & Chateaux property located on 4,200 acres in Walland adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A 45-minute drive from downtown Knoxville, it features gourmet dining as well as rooms … Continue reading →

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L’Amour du Vin 2019: It was love, all right!

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

L’Amour du Vin, in its 16th year and held this past weekend at the Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA), is among our community’s most successful fundraisers. Benefiting the museum and aided in a big way by the chefs and staff … Continue reading →

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Holiday Homes Tour hypnotizes!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

I don’t know why we enjoy looking in other people’s homes so much. But, we sure do! The Knoxville Museum of Art took advantage of that and, in just two days, sold out its annual Holiday Homes Tour. For the … Continue reading →

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Natalie Haslam: East Tennessean of the Year

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

The East Tennessee Historical Society honored Natalie Haslam last week with its highest honor. She was named East Tennessean of the Year and feted during a sold-out banquet at Cherokee Country Club. She was surrounded by friends and family members … Continue reading →

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Alison Krauss tickles Tennessee Theatre fans

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

So, the historic Tennessee Theatre is right in the middle of celebrating its “90 days for 90 years” anniversary extravaganza! There’s a lot of partying yet to be done. But one of the earliest and most festive events was a sold-out … Continue reading →

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L’Amour du Vin translates into success!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

If you run into anybody on the board or staff of the Knoxville Museum of Art, please forgive them if they seem a little giddy. They deserve to be because they are coming off the most successful L’Amour du Vin … Continue reading →

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Mozart in the mountains

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Seventy-five Knoxville Symphony supporters gathered Sunday at Blackberry Farm for what I think is one of the best opportunities of the fundraising year. You get to have dinner at our area’s premier dining establishment AND hear an intimate 30-minute performance … Continue reading →

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Crush of events makes exciting year-end

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

As 2016 hurtles to its conclusion, holiday and other kinds of special events literally have tumbled on top of one another. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a busier year-end season in Knoxville. The Knoxville Symphony League threw its annual … Continue reading →

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