Tag Archives: Kristin Grove

Weather gods smiled upon 19th annual “Mardi Growl”

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

Downtown Knoxville, like the rest of our community, has really been through it with the weather recently. But, on Saturday, the weather gods bestowed a blessing as hundreds of canines and thousands of humans took over downtown Knoxville from the … Continue reading →

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Fete toasts Duane Grieve, but don’t use the “r-word”

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

Duane Grieve is leaving his position as executive director of the East Tennessee Community Design Center, a post he’s held for eight years, but don’t call it “retirement,” he insists! Grieve was the honoree last week at a sweet little … Continue reading →

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After 22 years, we have this cookie thing down!

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Our annual cookie exchange is in the books once again and I have the crumbs on the floor to prove it! Actually, this party is a group effort each year and I don’t mind sweeping up a little bit afterwards. … Continue reading →

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Design Center finds perfect party spot at Garden

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Some non-profit organizations stick to the same routine every year for their signature fundraisers. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” as the saying goes. The Evergreen Ball benefiting Friends of the Smokies is always at Cherokee Country Club. Knox … 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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Mardi Growl: Dogs, music and blessings for 18th year!

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Mardi Growl, the biggest fundraiser for Young-Williams Animal Center every year, is always fun. Over its 18-year history, I’ve been to it in the sweltering heat as well as in the cold, drizzling rain. Brrr.  But this past Saturday, the … Continue reading →

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Animals win as Young-Williams celebrates 20 years!

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

This was a special month for animals in our community — and their human friends — as Young-Williams Animal Center celebrated its 20th anniversary serving Knoxville and Knox County. In addition, supporters of the official animal shelter came together for … Continue reading →

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Knox Heritage honors Sanders Pace at soiree

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Friday, September 20, was an extremely busy night in downtown Knoxville! Not only was country music superstar Morgan Wallen playing at Neyland Stadium (for the first of two shows), but the Knoxville Symphony was performing at the Tennessee Theatre, a … Continue reading →

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Friends have “Fun on Farm” for a good cause

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Earlier this year, at a fundraiser for Nourish Knoxville called “Winter Warmer,”  my friend Erin Donovan and I found ourselves bidding against each other on an auction item named “Fun on the Farm.” The item was a dinner and horse-drawn … Continue reading →

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Big fun and big changes at Knoxville Botanical Garden

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

I don’t know what it is about a garden, but parties in them always seem to be fun! It’s almost like you can’t NOT have a good time when you are gathered for food, drink, and camaraderie in a beautiful … Continue reading →

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