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2025 East Tennessean of the Year Celebration Dinner

The East Tennessee Historical Society honored Pete Claussen as their East Tennessean of the Year at a Celebration Dinner. Claussen served as attorney for the Tennessee Valley Authority, Vice-President and legal counsel for the 1982 World’s Fair and established Gulf & Ohio Railways.

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Hope Gala 2025

The Knoxville Hope Gala returned with another unforgettable black-tie evening, transporting guests to a vibrant 1940s circus–themed celebration presented by the American Cancer Society.

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Cause for Paws 2025

Alice in Wonderland was brought to life to support the animals of Young-Williams Animal Center. From a secret champagne door to oversized flowers and entertainment from Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studios and members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

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Inside the Davis Family's Merry Maryville Home

Christmas decorating at the Davis home is serious business. Homeowner Whitney Davis, alongwith designer Ashley Jones, owner of Ashley Elizabeth’s Interior Design, begin on November1st annually so that the family has plenty of holiday time to enjoy the décor. Four trees need trimming in addition to all the other trappings the season brings forth, and that takes much time and thought to get everything in place and just right.

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VIProfile: Rebecca Thornhill

Meet Rebecca Thornhill, who, among many other things, is currently serving as chair of this year’s Fantasy of Trees Gala. Her role in this important fundraiser benefiting Children’s Hospital was foretold many years prior to this, on her very first visit to Knoxville.

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Blount County Unsung Heroes

For Lilli Teeter Brown, growing up as the oldest of seven children, her mother and father were her mentors. Her father served as a high school science teacher and coached football and basketball. He and her mother taught core values that would guide Brown throughout her life.

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People and Places

Latest Issue 12 2025

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December & January Issue

Editors Letter

As soon as the calendar flips to November, a familiar debate begins to bubble up in conversations and on social media feeds: Is it too early to decorate for Christmas? Some insist on waiting until after the turkey has been carved, holding firmly to the tradition of giving Thanksgiving its own well-deserved moment.

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Good News

Food City Awards More Than $450,000 to Local Hunger Relief Organizations

Since 1992, Food City has been teaming up with their valued customers to host their annual Race Against Hunger campaign, which raises a significant amount of money for local hunger relief organizations.

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Covenant Health Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival raises more than $55,000 for Knoxville charities

The 12th annual Covenant Health Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival concluded another successful year, bringing together thousands of community members at World’s Fair Park on Sunday, Aug. 31. The celebrated event raised more than $55,000 for vital local charities. 

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CARRY THE TORCH KNOXVILLE

December 10, 2025

Location: Knoxville Convention Center

Start time: 10:00 AM

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YWCA 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

December 11, 2025

Location: YWCA

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HOLIDAY SPARKLES AND SPIRITS

December 11, 2025

Location: Cherokee Country Club

Start time: 6:30 PM

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