Tag Archives: Bill Lyons

COVID respite allows for downtown progressive dinner

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Cynthia Moxley

It was a couple of weeks ago and it seemed that the COVID numbers had leveled off. All of our regular progressive dinner club members had been vaccinated and so had our friends, Mark and Cathy Hill, who recently joined … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s 4th: food, fireworks, dogs, right? Ours, too!

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Cynthia Moxley

Alan and I took COVID-19 very seriously. Therefore, prior to getting vaccinated, we had a limited number of social engagements — for over a year. Now, it’s funny. But I find myself almost giddy when I am involved in any … Continue reading →

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K-town cuisine greets city newcomers

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Cynthia Moxley

As a sure sign that we have turned the corner on the pandemic, our downtown progressive dinners have returned! With everyone fully vaccinated, we were for the first time in over a year able to safely visit three downtown homes, … Continue reading →

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Thankful for downtown living, despite a few drawbacks

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

My friend and client Roy Cockrum won the Tennessee Lottery — and a $153 million lump sum payout — five years ago. So, he literally could live anywhere he wants in the entire world. Guess where he chooses to live? … Continue reading →

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Georgiana’s book is like a comfortable chat

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

When a seasoned journalist writes a book — especially one who has covered politics for the better part of five decades — you might expect a hard-hitting expose. Or, at least some breaking news. But, if you sit down to … Continue reading →

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‘Nobody invites a chef to dinner.’

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

Hats off to my friend Gay Lyons. Sometime this summer when Gay and her friend Laura Cole were having dinner at the chef’s counter at the downtown eatery J.C. Holdway, chef owner Joseph Lenn came over to chat with them. … Continue reading →

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Cancer Society event raises hope — and lots of money

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

For a few festive hours on Friday night, you easily could have felt as if you were in Cuba — without leaving downtown Knoxville! The Press Room, the beautiful event center at 730 N. Broadway, was transformed through lights, music, … Continue reading →

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Symphony League’s ShowHouse: a downtown stunner

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

If you want to see the latest in downtown living, now’s your chance. The Knoxville Symphony League opened its 2019 Designer ShowHouse last week at Regas Square, and you can get a peek into the very latest in home design … Continue reading →

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No auction, no speeches = best fundraiser ever!

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

  I know folks at our local and beloved nonprofits work really hard to put together great silent and live auctions for their events. And I know they work really hard on the remarks they want to make. I appreciate … Continue reading →

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It’s Big Ears time in Tennessee!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

The Big Ears Festival opened on Thursday and thousands of folks flooded into downtown Knoxville. They came from 48 states — including Alaska and Hawaii — and 21 foreign countries. (The only states not represented: Idaho and Nebraska.) It was … Continue reading →

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