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Kellie Harper receives rousing welcome at reception

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

Even though it’s not football or basketball time in Tennessee, local stores may have noticed a run on orange clothing and accessories recently. That’s because five area companies banded together to host a community welcome reception for new Lady Vols … Continue reading →

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Testerman for Council: Make the best better!

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

It seemed like a good excuse for a party. Our friend Janet Testerman is running for an at-large seat on Knoxville City Council and needed a fun fundraiser. We have our new condo downtown that we haven’t yet occupied. (I … Continue reading →

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Cause for Paws ’18: carousing for the critters

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

It was hot. But with the combination of a lovely setting, food by the fabulous Holly Hambright, drink service by The Pour Guys, Americana music by Pistol Creek Catch of the Day and a cause that anybody can get behind, … Continue reading →

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Coach Pruitt scores with Knox leaders

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

With the University of Tennessee football season starting in about a month, you can feel the excitement growing in the Knoxville air with each passing day. I see more people wearing orange. And I definitely hear more discussion of the … Continue reading →

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Cute puppy and the Rolling Stones help animal cause

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

An evening gathering called “Cause for Paws,” held in Steve and Ann Bailey’s beautiful Sequoyah Hills garden, recently raised $70,000 for Young-Williams Animal Center. It didn’t hurt that an adorable puppy and a guitar autographed by members of the Rolling … Continue reading →

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A Big Orange welcome for new athletics director

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

More than 200 community and business leaders gathered at the Knoxville Convention Center last week to be utterly charmed by the University of Tennessee’s new athletics director, John Currie. For his part, Currie seemed equally enamored with Knoxville.

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Knoxville community welcomes new campus leader

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Beverly Davenport, UT-Knoxville’s new chancellor, charmed more than 200 Knoxville business and community leaders recently with her enthusiasm and openness at a reception held in her honor at the Knoxville Convention Center. Costs of the reception were paid for entirely … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from ‘the party bunker!’

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Nothing says “Happy New Year” like heavy artillery and stacks of ammunition. At least that’s how those of us felt who rang in 2017 in Richard and Bette Bryan’s fascinating (and fun!) “party bunker” — dubbed The Bunker Ballroom for … 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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Drake’s draws customers in droves

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Anyone who says you can’t be all things to all people clearly has not been to a Drake’s restaurant! Drake’s opened in Knoxville last week at 242 Morrell Road at the former location of Puleo’s and Charlie Peppers. It has … Continue reading →

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