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Testerman for Council: Make the best better!

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

It seemed like a good excuse for a party. Our friend Janet Testerman is running for an at-large seat on Knoxville City Council and needed a fun fundraiser. We have our new condo downtown that we haven’t yet occupied. (I … Continue reading →

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Natalie Haslam: East Tennessean of the Year

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

The East Tennessee Historical Society honored Natalie Haslam last week with its highest honor. She was named East Tennessean of the Year and feted during a sold-out banquet at Cherokee Country Club. She was surrounded by friends and family members … Continue reading →

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After 50 years, Urban League lets loose with After 7

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knoxville Area Urban League is 50 years old this year and, to celebrate, the civil rights organization last week brought in popular R&B group After 7 for its annual awards gala. And it recognized its eight previous Whitney M. … Continue reading →

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Wine in the Woods: a delicious mystery

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

A bunch of friends signed up late last month for an exciting culinary excursion organized by Chef Robert Allen and his cohorts at Citico’s restaurant and WindRiver resort in Lenoir City. Called “Wine in the Woods Mystery Dinner,” here was … Continue reading →

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So many hats — and only one head!

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Maybe it was the startlingly beautiful weather last Friday. Or maybe it was the mimosas and Bloody Marys. Or maybe it was just getting a bunch of nice ladies and a bunch of nice hats together in one spot. Or … Continue reading →

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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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Urban League Gala — still one of year’s best parties

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Playing catch-up here! The Urban League Gala happened during a flurry of other great events toward the end of last year, and I wanted to be sure it got the attention it deserved. It’s actually called the Knoxville Area Urban … 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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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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