Tag Archives: Pam Rhoades

A very ‘Veuve’ venture

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

It would be hard to imagine a more appropriate spot in Knoxville than The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel to stage a tasting of Veuve Clicquot, everybody’s (it seems) favorite champagne. The hotel, not even a year old, used the event … Continue reading →

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What an impact – Natalie Haslam lauded for life’s work

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year, the East Tennessee Community Design Center recognizes a local leader with its Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award, named after its founder. “It is presented with the goal of celebrating and perpetuating both the quality of life in East … Continue reading →

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Cookies have been swapped! Let Christmas begin!

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

After 15 years, I guess it is a true tradition! I am speaking, of course, of the annual cookie exchange my friends and I have each December. It has become the unofficial kickoff of the Christmas season for many of … Continue reading →

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Urban League gives kids shoes — and confidence

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

The weather Saturday was perfect for the Knoxville Area Urban League’s 15th annual Shoes for School event which attracted thousands to Caswell Park in East Knoxville. During this year’s gathering, 1,200 children received new pairs of shoes and as many … Continue reading →

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Who wins when best downtown bartenders compete?

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

They called it the Tomato Jam and it was a spirited (ha!) event held yesterday to benefit Nourish Knoxville, the non-profit that runs the Market Square Farmers’ Market and other outreach programs designed to make us a healthier community. The … Continue reading →

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Best way to welcome spring? Hats!

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Nothing says springtime like a new hat! The folks at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum have recognized that fact and, for the fifth year in a row, have celebrated the fortunate match with a fundraiser featuring hats by beloved … Continue reading →

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Little bird embarks on a migration

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Gosh, this week I feel like a mother bird whose little chick has all of a sudden flown out of the nest. The little chick is Amanda Shell Jennings who started working at Moxley Carmichael as an intern in 2009 … Continue reading →

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Showing ‘big love’ to our mountain neighbors

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year, Moxley Carmichael’s staff celebrates the holidays (and our year-end bonuses!) with a festive dinner in downtown Knoxville. This year, we had reserved the new private dining room at Babalu on Gay Street, a fun client of ours. But, … Continue reading →

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Cookies, camaraderie mark season’s commencement

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s the craziest thing what a bunch of cookies and a few glasses of wine will do to adult women! After 14 years, I am no longer too surprised by the noise level and the enthusiasm with which my friends … Continue reading →

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Picture perfect patio for a party!

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Here’s some welcome news for party and event planners. The University of Tennessee’s College of Communication and Information has just opened a spacious new patio with an interesting view of Neyland Stadium and the Tennessee River. Moxley Carmichael used it … Continue reading →

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