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Dog Daze of Summer: Henry the Dog Visits Lakeshore Park
A popular place to run and walk, Lakeshore Park has a new fixture, Henry the dog. Follow along as Henry gives you a four-legged glimpse into one of Knoxville’s best recreation spots.
Princeps, Non Homines: Latin for “Bill Haslam”
We had to reach way back in the archives to compile this piece about the 2010 Tennessee Governor’s Race candidate and Webb School grad, Bill Haslam.
Barbie Has Left The Building
Babs Richardson is closing the doors on her beloved Bearden boutique after fifteen years. A bittersweet goodbye to a very special place.
Friendly Foes Celebrate FIFA World Cup Rivalry
They say location is everything, and this was definitely true Saturday afternoon at The Crown & Goose in the Old City.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
The new Cheers is a little chain coffee shop near the Knoxville neighborhood, Montvue. “Sometimes you want to go, Where everybody knows your name, And they’re always glad you came”
Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival – il Gusto d’Italia!
A celebratory weekend of Italian food, cultural arts and entertainment. You might want to be Downtown.
Prelude to a Feast
At the risk of sounding like an inveterate party girl, I must blog about another gathering I attended on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day. Fooltinis & Frivolity was a preview party for the Dogwood Arts Festival’s upcoming Feast of Fools. Held at Sapphire, the event drew dozens of diverse downtowners and young hipsters for[…] Read More »
St. Paddy’s Day Flashback
Ever wake up at 3:00 a.m. and wonder where the armful of green roses on the floor beside your bed came from? Then it all comes flooding back to you … St. Patrick’s Day at The Crown & Goose.
A Pirate and a Gentleman
David Keith got into acting to meet girls. Or so he claims. Keith explains that he never got involved in the emotional side of his career, meaning he didn’t buy into the Hollywood hype that derails so many young actors. Nor does acting define his identity. “I got paid to have fun,” he says with[…] Read More »
GO! Where Grace & Effort Coalesce
Watching bubbly teenagers morph into disciplined warriors is an interesting experience. One minute they’re giggling and gossiping. The next minute they’re performing water ballet on dry land – or on a cold hard floor, to be precise. Instructor Laura Raines beats a drum and guides the girls through a series of laterals, lunges, pliés and[…] Read More »
