Tag Archives: Cynthia Moxley

Evergreen Ball: Funds and fun for the Smoky Mountains!

The Evergreen Ball, which raises funds every year for the Friends of the Smokies organization, was another big success this year, selling out Cherokee Country Club’s ballroom and two overflow areas and raking in big bucks in its silent and … Continue reading

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Air travel needs to be fixed from the ground up

NOTE: This guest post was written by Alan Carmichael, president of Moxley Carmichael. The world was shocked when they saw United Airlines forcibly remove a passenger from a recent flight, precipitating a public relations crisis of the worst order, compounded … Continue reading

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Hungry in Chicago? Go here!

Sixteen hardy Knoxvillians have just returned from an action-packed trip to Chicago. The purpose of the trip, organized by the Knoxville Museum of Art for members of its Collectors Circle, was to take in a wide variety of art, some … Continue reading

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Clarence Brown Theatre has the right stuff

I don’t know about you, but Alan and I decided some time ago to stop buying more “stuff” at the charity auctions we attend. Instead, we only bid on “experiences” that are offered. That way, we don’t have to find … Continue reading

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Sweetest addition arrived late to cookie exchange

This was the 11th year for our annual cookie exchange and, by now, it just wouldn’t seem like Christmas without it. Our spouses and families have come to look forward to it, and we know all the “rules” for getting … Continue reading

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It was a Time for dancing — and recognition

One of the best parties of the year is the Knoxville Area Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Awards Gala. Held the fourth Thursday of every October, it combines a serious mission — giving out the prestigious awards — with a heaping … Continue reading

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Blue Streak gets a ‘Ticket to Ride’ in London

Our good friends and traveling companions, Dawn and Richard Ford, love London. They’ve visited three times over the past 10 years. It is their favorite city. So when Alan and I discussed our joint European vacation with the Fords, we … Continue reading

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How to launch EventCheck Knox? With a party!

Thank you to Maria Cornelius of Moxley Carmichael for writing this guest post for the Blue Streak. This also was posted on EventCheck Knox. -Cynthia Moxley  EventCheck Knox officially launched with – what else – a party! Cynthia Moxley, CEO of … Continue reading

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All aboard the Big Love Bus! Go Smokies!

After a crazy, busy week at Moxley Carmichael (not complaining), we were all looking forward last Friday to our planned company excursion on the Big Love Bus to the Tennessee Smokies game. The Big Love Bus is a client of … Continue reading

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“God’s Answer to Our Prayers”

A few miles from downtown Knoxville — less than 10 minutes, for sure — lies a romantic, unique and inspiring garden called God’s Answer to Our Prayers – or GATOP, for short. It belongs to a brilliant cancer physician and … Continue reading

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