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Sunset & Roses Gala celebrates 30th anniversary of University of Tennessee Gardens — and much more

The UT Gardens have a lot to celebrate. Just last month, Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law a bill sponsored by Knoxville state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey designating UT Gardens as the “State Botanical Gardens of Tennessee.”

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Southern Food Writing Conference: an amazing gift

There is a treasure in Knoxville that is hidden in plain view. It is the Southern Food Writing Conference, in its second year of being held downtown in conjunction with the decidedly un-secret International Biscuit Festival. If you care anything … Continue reading

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Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at riverside garden fete

It was sprinkling at River House when the 2013 Great Gardens Party started last Thursday. But that did not deter the 200 or so folks who were headed over to the lovely terraced gardens of Kreis Beall on Lyons View … Continue reading

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A dance in a downtown vineyard

From the “Better Late than Never” department, we bring you a look at Dogwood After Dark, one of the earlier Dogwood Arts Festival events last month. Been a little busy lately, but these pictures brought back memories of such a … Continue reading

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Knoxville takes Manhattan! (And it takes us.)

Sometimes for a control freak like me, it’s hard to just let go and allow someone else to plan something — especially something with as many options as a weekend in New York. But, take my advice. If you want … Continue reading

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“Hats in Bloom” kicks off garden party season

In Knoxville, the dawning of spring is starting to mean one thing — garden parties! And what better place to kick off the garden party season than at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, which on Thursday hosted its “Hats … Continue reading

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Folks were begging to spend $700!

Jim Haslam, the founder of Pilot Travel Centers, said he wants the Knoxville Symphony to continue doing this event. “This is exactly the kind of thing they should be doing,” he said. And David Gensterblum, CEO of Aqua-Chem, said he … Continue reading

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Downtown shines this weekend! Come see!

Every time I ran into a Knoxvillian downtown today, there was a giddy smile on his or her face. I’m not kidding. And I include myself in that statement. Downtown Knoxville was packed today as beautiful weather welcomed the second … Continue reading

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What I learned at Clayton Sales School

I don’t know about you, but when I get the chance to hear sales tips from one of the most successful men in America right in my own backyard, I do it! So did almost 100 others who attended the … Continue reading

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Tree and Vine shop reports phenomenal success; Knox Symphony supporters enjoy its products

How’s this for a creative fundraising theme? Middle Eastern food served in an art gallery. Gourmet olive oil and vinegar tastings. And a Knoxville Symphony Orchestra quartet! They called it “sense-sational” because it appealed to all the senses. Cute. It … Continue reading

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