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BHS groundbreaking marks big win for Knox

Last Friday dawned sunny and pleasant, thank goodness, because Moxley Carmichael folks had planned an outdoor event at 10 a.m. Outdoor events are always risky, but it’s pretty hard to have a groundbreaking indoors, so . . . The occasion … Continue reading

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Wow! Who knew golf tourneys were so much fun?

This is just a quick follow-up post to the last one about still ANOTHER fabulous party associated with the News Sentinel Open Presented by Pilot. This one was Monday night at Smoky Mountain Brewery in Turkey Creek. The purpose of … Continue reading

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Pairings party opens big week in Knoxville

An amazing party last night kicked off the most important week of the year in Knoxville. So, you’re thinking it was celebrating the first full week of school? Or the start of high school football? Or something cultural like the … Continue reading

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Business community warmly embraces Lady Vols Coach Holly Warlick at festive reception

The Knoxville business community gave new Lady Vols Basketball Coach Holly Warlick and her staff a warm reception last week at a well attended cocktail party at the Knoxville Convention Center. In return, Warlick made three commitments that surely gave … Continue reading

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Business crowd likes what it sees as new UT prez is introduced at a packed downtown gathering

• “He said all the right things.” • “He seems like a good guy. And he’s from UT!” • “He doesn’t seem like a loose cannon!” Those were some of the comments heard in the crowd of nearly 300 business … Continue reading

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25th “Symphony in the Park” did everything right

Remarkable weather. Elimination of the live auction. Fantastic attendance. All these combined to make this year’s Symphony in the Park one of the best in the progam’s 25-year history. As a result, Development Officer Mary Thom Adams says about $50,000 … Continue reading

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Expect News Sentinel’s new publisher to be active in community – once he gets his feet on the ground

“Good communities don’t just happen,” Patrick Birmingham told area leaders last week. “This is a great community because the people in this room have worked hard to make it great.”   Birmingham is the new publisher of the Knoxville News … Continue reading

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