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A sweltering Summer Swing still succeeds

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

The Summer Swing party held this past Saturday on the front lawn at Eddie Mannis’ house certainly was aptly named. At least the “summer” part. The temperature at the event was HOT! But that didn’t stop attendees from at least … 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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Cheers to the Coffee Club!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

When members of the venerable Coffee Club, who have been meeting at least weekly in downtown Knoxville since the 1930s, looked at their bank account record the other day, they noticed they had a tidy little sum saved up.

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Robinson-Stair wedding was a masterpiece

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Attorney Caesar Stair III, the father of the groom, admitted that it was unusual to think of him officiating at a marriage ceremony — him being a well-known divorce lawyer and all. But that’s what his son wanted, so . … Continue reading →

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Blue Streakers take a ‘dive’

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Because the Blue Streak would not be possible without the cooperation of hundreds (at least) of Knoxvillians who patiently stop in the middle of partying to pose for photos and chat at events, we like to reward them from time … Continue reading →

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‘Thrilling’ evening honors Ashley Capps

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year the East Tennessee Community Design Center recognizes with the Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to building a better future for this region. This year, the award was bestowed upon concert promoter … Continue reading →

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As Kool & The Gang would say: Celebrate!

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The annual Knoxville Area Urban League Equal Opportunity Awards Gala is a jam-packed night. You have a general reception, a VIP reception for sponsors, the awards ceremony itself, dinner and then dancing. This year, entertainment was by James “JT” Taylor, … Continue reading →

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Knoxville welcomes banner hire in Rick Barnes

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I know it’s football all the time right now as the countdown draws close to kickoff of the gridiron season. But for one day last week, thoughts turned to basketball as the business community hosted a reception to welcome Rick Barnes, … Continue reading →

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This Summer Supper soared

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knox Heritage Summer Suppers are in full swing and they are a blast, as usual. Take the one we went to earlier this month at the beautiful mid-century modern home in Westmoreland of City Councilman George Wallace and his … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown Theatre has the right stuff

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

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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