Tag Archives: Becky Hancock

‘Thrilling’ evening honors Ashley Capps

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year the East Tennessee Community Design Center recognizes with the Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to building a better future for this region. This year, the award was bestowed upon concert promoter … Continue reading →

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Just another Sunday on a tilapia farm

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Until a few Sundays ago, I had never been to a tilapia farm — much less eaten dinner in one. But now, thanks to the super creative and talented folks who host the Trust Fall dinners, I have done both. … Continue reading →

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Eaters ask: Where will Lenn land?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The biggest question among Knoxville foodies? Where is Chef Joseph Lenn’s new restaurant going to be? As you may have seen in the News Sentinel (click here), Chef Lenn, who has been at Blackberry Farm for 10 years and has … Continue reading →

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Knoxville Mercury hopes to rise

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The folks at The Knoxville Mercury, the alternative weekly newspaper that will be the successor to Metro Pulse, are getting settled in to their office space in The Walnut Building. Looking at a mid-March launch, they now have office furniture … Continue reading →

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Former honky-tonk perfect for “Raise the Roots”

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

One of our favorite caterers, Holly Hambright, has opened her new sandwich shop in one of our favorite former dives, the infamous Corner Lounge on Central Avenue. “The Corner,” of course, was home for many years to the legendary Con … Continue reading →

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Knox Heritage proves less is more when it comes to auctions; and I score a Bloody Mary cemetery tour!

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

Guess what’s in my near future! I’m going on a guided tour of Old Gray Cemetery with “spirited” beverages with nine of my favorite people. I’m also going on a walking tour based on historic postcards and a progressive cocktail … Continue reading →

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