Tag Archives: Bruce Anderson

‘Puzzled’ about a great weekend getaway? Read on!

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Are you looking for a getaway place that seems far from Knoxville, but is really within about 45 minutes of here? A place to go to relax and explore nature? A place where you might could have a small overnight … Continue reading →

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What an impact – Natalie Haslam lauded for life’s work

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year, the East Tennessee Community Design Center recognizes a local leader with its Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award, named after its founder. “It is presented with the goal of celebrating and perpetuating both the quality of life in East … Continue reading →

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A stellar night in the cellar

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

In our fun quest to redeem all the auction items we’ve purchased over the past few years, we recently hosted a dinner party for six in the wine cellar of Cherokee Country Club. I didn’t even know this warm, romantic … 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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All aboard for the Streamliner Ball!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knoxville Opera Guild’s Streamliner Ball once again proved that the folks at Knoxville Opera know how to throw a heck of a party. Sure, there were the usual silent and live auctions and great music, as one would expect. … Continue reading →

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Bidding for experience brings event to a boil

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Since Alan and I downsized several years ago to a condo in downtown Knoxville, we have adopted a new strategy for all the charity auctions we attend. We don’t have much space to acquire more “stuff.” So, we have a … Continue reading →

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Downtown pitch for Knoxville’s new maestro

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

On the first stop of our downtown progressive dinner last Saturday, I tapped my cellphone to my wine glass in order to get everyone’s attention for an announcement. “D-flat,” stated Aram Demirjian, the Knoxville Symphony‘s new conductor, in a matter-of-fact … Continue reading →

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Regas Square wows at preview party

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

It was a heck of a preview party that launched the new Regas Square development on Wednesday evening at the Mill & Mine with more than 270 in attendance and great news coverage. (Disclosure: Moxley Carmichael helped with the function.) … Continue reading →

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Biscuits bring bevy of bingers

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

The biggest crowd ever packed downtown Saturday to gorge themselves with biscuits large and small, savory and sweet. This is according to John Craig, the “biscuit boss” and founder of the International Biscuit Festival that closes several roads and turns … Continue reading →

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Emilia exudes excellence

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

For the longest time, downtown dwellers and aficionados have bemoaned the fact that, of all the great and diverse number of eateries located there, there has not been in ages even one honest to goodness upscale Italian restaurant — only … Continue reading →

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