Tag Archives: Sherri Lee

Fun, fireworks and fowl to celebrate Fourth

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s summer and that means Knox Heritage’s uber popular Summer Suppers are in full swing. I love these things. They are great little (or big) parties put together by a creative host committee at a private home or interesting setting. … Continue reading →

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‘Evening Under the Stars’ was stellar

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Sometimes you just want to go to a great gathering that has swinging music, convivial friends and delicious food in a breathtaking setting. No silent auction. No live auction. No awards or long speeches. That’s why we go every year … Continue reading →

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Stars come out for Knoxville Jazz Orchestra

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Once again, Sherri Lee opened her beautiful estate on a picturesque cove on Fort Loudoun Lake to raise funds for the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra through an event called Evening Under the Stars. This, year, however, due to the threat of … Continue reading →

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Secret portrait surprises Natalie Haslam on birthday

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Benjamin Franklin said the only way three people can keep a secret is if two of them are dead! Somehow a lot more people than that managed to keep a secret and surprise Natalie Haslam with an oil portrait of … Continue reading →

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Big party in Tennessee First Lady’s new garden

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

When Tennessee’s First Lady, Crissy Haslam, throws a garden party, it’s a doozy! Earlier this month, more than 800 folks attended the First Lady’s Luncheon, an entertaining outdoor fundraiser for the Tennessee Residence Foundation. This not-for-profit foundation was established to … Continue reading →

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Knoxville Jazz Orchestra launches swinging season!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Last year, every single one of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra‘s six major concerts was a sellout. So get your tickets now! And, in addition to the big shows, if you want even more jazz, plan on attending the jazz lunches … Continue reading →

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Figs and fun greet Botanical Garden fans

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

Scads of folks shelled out $50 each and headed over to Sherri Lee’s fantastic gardens the other evening for the inaugural Great Gardens Party. The beneficiary was the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. The theme: figs, of course. Sherri loves … Continue reading →

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Crescent Bend: “Ground Zero” for Civil War here

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

As you no doubt have noticed, we are in the midst of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Through 2015, the bloodiest war in U.S. history will be commemorated in various ways by numerous civic organizations. I am learning … Continue reading →

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Jazz Under the Stars 2011 really swings

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

Alan and I attended Jazz Under the Stars for the third year in a row last week. It’s a fundraiser for the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and it is always great fun. We love the fact that the event actually features … Continue reading →

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“An Evening Under the Stars” featured the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra — all night long! Well done.

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra’s annual Evening Under the Stars fundraiser is turning out to be one of Knoxville’s don’t miss events. Held this past Sunday at Sherri Lee’s beautiful west Knoxville home, it does what I think every fundraiser for … Continue reading →

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