Tag Archives: Marsha Grieve

Les Trois Chefs (minus two)

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

This post is from the Better Late Than Never Department! Les Trois Chefs, the signature fundraiser of Childhelp Tennessee, was held before Christmas at Cherokee Country Club. Traditionally, it involves three great chefs — thus the name of the event … Continue reading →

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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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Spooning up big fun

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

There are so many silent and live auctions to attend in Knoxville every year that most of us have reached the capacity of what our homes and offices will hold. That’s why Alan and I now almost always purchase “experiences” … Continue reading →

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Red pandas and party animals at Zoofari

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knoxville Zoo was transformed earlier this month into an exotic Himalayan village, the home of the elusive red panda, an animal that has put Knoxville on the zoological map. It is there, in Nepal, where certain villagers have been … Continue reading →

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A barn-raising good time in Norris

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Well, here’s something you don’t often see on my calendar: barn dance. But I’m glad it was on there on a recent Friday evening. What more appropriate fundraiser could the venerable Museum of Appalachia in Norris have come up with? … Continue reading →

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Harrowing tale by a homegrown Hanna

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Jack Hanna was in town earlier this month to be named East Tennessean of the Year by the East Tennessee Historical Society. At $500 per seat, the event, featuring Hanna and several animals from the Columbus Zoo, was a sellout … Continue reading →

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Going mad for a great cause!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s midsummer and the Knox Heritage Summer Suppers are in full swing. As you may know,  Summer Suppers are great little fundraisers for the nonprofit preservation organization, Knox Heritage. They consist of a string of dinner parties, most held in … Continue reading →

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Hearth Scares Ball: Mary Poppins meets the Pikes

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

To get you in the mood for Halloween this week, here is some inspiration from an early Halloween party. This one was called the Hearth Scares Ball and it was a benefit for James White’s Fort held last Friday at, … Continue reading →

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