Tag Archives: Mike Edwards

Boyd’s Jig and Reel reels ’em in opening night

Boyd’s Jig and Reel, the new Scottish pub in the Old City, packed in the crowds on its grand opening night last Friday from the ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. until the wee hours of Saturday morning. How do I … Continue reading

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Peeling, eating and politicking = fun!

Last night was the second annual “Peeling, Eating and Politicking” event sponsored by the Knoxville Chamber. Things worked out much better this year.

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Furrow: “They may kill you, but they won’t eat you!”

In 1988, Knoxville auctioneer-car dealer Sam Furrow was awakened by a call from a banker. “Mr. Furrow, your dealership is out of trust to us for about $2 million,” the man said. Furrow sat up and shouted, “It can’t be!” How could that happen to … Continue reading

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