Tag Archives: Becky Hancock

Girl Scouts rally to recover from ruinous year

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

The local council of the Girl Scouts has experienced its toughest year in the organization’s history due to Hurricane Helene which devastated communities in our area last fall. But if an enthusiastic (and festive) gathering of supporters earlier this week … Continue reading →

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Scores of women — and 2 men — get stadium peek!

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Members of the Executive Women’s Association, which consists of the top female business leaders in town, last week got a private tour of Covenant Health Park, the new multi-use stadium in downtown Knoxville that will be home to the Knoxville … Continue reading →

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Day drinking for a good cause — and hats!

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum has pretty much cornered the market on the best party in town! Who can beat the beautiful location, a delicious lunch catered by Holly Hambright, champagne, mimosas and Bloody Marys? Oh, and the chance … Continue reading →

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The biggest star of the Big Ears Festival? Knoxville.

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The 11th Big Ears festival ended its 4-day run late Sunday and one thing was very clear. Although there were quite a few musical and creative luminaries on the playbill, the biggest star of all was the city of Knoxville. … Continue reading →

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Beloved manager of downtown theaters retires big!

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The hardest working man in show business retired earlier this month and, boy, what a party that generated! Tom Bugg was general manager of both the Bijou and Tennessee Theatres for nearly two decades doing everything from dealing with artists … Continue reading →

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New season of Broadway at the Tennessee excites!

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

The Tennessee Theatre announced its upcoming series of touring Broadway performances last week to an enthusiastic crowd that applauded and whooped when each of the six upcoming shows was named. Even though “Wicked” had been previously announced, it still received … Continue reading →

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A retirement that’s hard to celebrate; but we tried!

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Downtowners — residents and business owners — attended a festive party at Radius Rooftop Lounge recently to celebrate Rick Emmett’s retirement from his position as downtown coordinator for the City of Knoxville. But I think I speak for everyone when … Continue reading →

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Grooving at the Maple Grove

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

There are few things more relaxing on an early Sunday evening than gathering with friends in a beautiful location, sipping wine, snacking on appetizers and listening to live jazz music. That’s why the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra’s “Jazz and Cocktails” fundraiser … Continue reading →

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Tom Jester: ‘Call me when you’re serious.’

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

Ad man Tom Jester’s business card had a drawing of a jester’s hat on it. The slogan on the card? “Call me when you’re serious.” I always loved that. Jester’s celebration of life was held last week and it was … Continue reading →

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Cause for Paws: Animals make any event fun!

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Cynthia Moxley

Despite a last-minute weather cancellation and a change of venue, spirits remained high — and so did the bids in the charity auction — during the annual “Cause for Paws,” a critical fundraiser for Young-Williams Animal Center. The threat of … Continue reading →

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