Tag Archives: Natalie Haslam

Knoxville welcomes banner hire in Rick Barnes

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I know it’s football all the time right now as the countdown draws close to kickoff of the gridiron season. But for one day last week, thoughts turned to basketball as the business community hosted a reception to welcome Rick Barnes, … Continue reading →

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Strings, scenes and splendor at Blackberry Farm

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The timing couldn’t have been better. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s annual fundraiser at Blackberry Farm fell on a warm Sunday evening last month — right during a break in the frigid weather. It was so warm, in fact, that guests … 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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Beauty blooms when art imitates art

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

It was Natalie Haslam’s voice on my phone Wednesday. “You have GOT to go to the Museum of Art and see the flower show!” she gushed. “It blew me away!” Knowing that Natalie has the best taste in the world … Continue reading →

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How to launch EventCheck Knox? With a party!

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Maria Cornelius

Thank you to Maria Cornelius of Moxley Carmichael for writing this guest post for the Blue Streak. This also was posted on EventCheck Knox. -Cynthia Moxley  EventCheck Knox officially launched with – what else – a party! Cynthia Moxley, CEO of … Continue reading →

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Cheek and wife partner for perfect green team

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

The good folks at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum believe that a garden can bring joy to anyone — whether a city or a country dweller. To that end, they have organized a series of garden parties in a … Continue reading →

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Knoxville is “Tyndall Town” now

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

More than 200 community and business leaders filled a big tent overlooking World’s Fair Park on a patio at the Knoxville Convention Center last week to welcome Donnie Tyndall, UT’s new men’s basketball coach. The mood was optimistic and the … 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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Boyds blend pets, politics and business

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Jenny and Randy Boyd welcomed about 100 Leadership Knoxville alumni to their elegant west Knox County home recently where they participated in a wide-ranging discussion that covered subjects from politics and education to pets, music and sports. The occasion was … Continue reading →

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Sublime evening in splendor of ‘The Barn’

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

A great fringe benefit of living in Knoxville is being so close to the vaunted Blackberry Farm. So it didn’t take much consideration for Alan and me to buy a table for eight at this past Sunday’s fundraiser there for … Continue reading →

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