Tag Archives: Kay Clayton

Symphony Ball sparkles with diamonds and dancing

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Even though the annual Symphony Ball falls right in the middle of the holiday season and always on the same night as the Southeastern Conference football championship, it still draws an impressive crowd to Cherokee Country Club. Sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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United Way givers treated to Alison Krauss

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

If, as is said in 2 Corinthians, “God loveth a cheerful giver,” Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd has made God love us a little more — because he made us a little more cheerful about our giving! How? Boyd, this year’s … Continue reading →

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Leaping lizards, Zoofari delivers again!

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

One of the most successful fundraisers in Knoxville has to be Zoofari, the annual dinner, dance and auction at the Knoxville Zoo. I know I complain a lot about that tired dinner/auction format, but location does matter and you can’t … Continue reading →

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Glittering Glass Ball launches new era at museum

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

When I tell folks the Glass Ball at the Knoxville Museum of Art was one of the best parties I’ve ever attended, many ask what made it so great. I think it was a combination of things. Continue reading →

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Big Orange boogie woogie

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

If I can help it, I’m not going to miss seeing boogie woogie piano player Jason D. Williams when he is in our area. The spitting image of (a younger) Jerry Lee Lewis, Williams most recently was in town for … Continue reading →

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Engagement party was big surprise — to the guests!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

I knew from the minute the invitation arrived that this party was going to be fun! It was, according to the information on the heavy beige stationery mounted on a glittery bronze background, a surprise engagement party for my friend … Continue reading →

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Anthropologie: Wow!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

So I finally know what all the fuss is about. I had never been to an Anthropologie store before. But from the moment I walked in to the new retailer on Kingston Pike in Bearden last night, I started to … Continue reading →

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“Gatsby” party was the cat’s meow!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

I was a little confused at first by the invitation from “the big cheese and his doll.” It urged us to “get your wiggle on with some hooch, show your gams with an old sport and be gay.” Fortunately, there … Continue reading →

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Anne spells freedom: D-I-V-O-R-C-E

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Let’s say you are 63 years old and have been married to your husband for 42 years, since you were 21. And let’s say you found out he has been cheating on you — with a woman he also had … Continue reading →

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What I learned at Clayton Sales School

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

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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