Tag Archives: Joan Ashe

Furrows named “Heroes;” party looks like hootenanny!

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

John Tolsma and his son, John II, were the emcees last week when his in-laws, Sam and Ann Furrow, were designated “Heroes of Southern Appalachia” at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris.  The award, in its fifth year, recognizes “individuals … Continue reading →

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Knox Heritage picks top preservationists at fun soiree

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

McCarty Holsaple McCarty (MHM) took the “Preservationists of the Year” award recently at the Scruffy City Soiree, a rollicking party in Knoxville’s Old City hosted by the area’s leading preservation organization, Knox Heritage.  “From the restoration of the Tennessee Theatre … Continue reading →

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Larsen Jay’s message resounds with downtown crowd

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Besides being an excellent candidate for Knox County Mayor next year, I appreciate Larsen Jay for another important reason: he’s a great excuse for a really fun party! Alan and I — with the support of an impressive host committee … Continue reading →

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Longest day helps Knoxville garden grow

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

If you are looking for summer vibes, you aren’t going to beat the annual Summer Solstice Dinner held at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum each year on — you guessed it — the summer solstice! This year, that happened … Continue reading →

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It’s spring! Bring on the hats!

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Lord knows I’m not a hat person. But I love this party! “Hats in Bloom” is an annual spring ritual around here and it is a major fundraiser for the 44-acre Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, located just five minutes … Continue reading →

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“Diamond-level” venue attracts dignitaries — and smiles!

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

(Author’s note: Hey, everybody! Sorry it’s been so long since the Blue Streak has had a new post. But I have a good excuse! In real life, I’m a public relations specialist and one of my main clients is Boyd … Continue reading →

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Garden takes “fall break” to raise funds

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

It was a packed house — or tent! — last month as the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum held its 15th annual Green Thumb Gala, the largest fundraiser of the year for the horticultural gem located less than five miles … Continue reading →

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Museum of Art supporters party into new season

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Well, the season has officially started in Knoxville — and I’m not talking about the football season! I’m talking about the cultural-social season when the Knoxville Symphony, Knoxville Opera, Clarence Brown Theatre, and other artistic staples of our community swing … Continue reading →

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“Tremont Celebration” brings big bucks

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The annual Tremont Celebration at Marblegate Farm was another whopping success this year, raking in more than $200,000 for the nature organization. “Thank you to everyone who supported our ongoing work of connecting people to nature,” the organization said in … Continue reading →

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No evil spirits at the Garden’s summer solstice!

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

It was the longest day of the year and the folks at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum were determined to make the most of it. So, appropriately, they set a major fundraiser, the Summer Solstice Dinner, on the precise … Continue reading →

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