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10/8/2024

Twilight at Ijams

Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville was abuzz with activity at their signature fundraiser, Twilight at Ijams. This event features all the things that make this non-profi t nature center unique at this special time of the evening. 
10/7/2024

Latino Awards

10/7/2024

Scruffy City Soirée

10/7/2024

Lakeside Living

This stunning lakeside retreat on the banks of Fort Loudon Lake, complete with dock access is home to a local couple and their beloved Lagotto Romagnolo, Enzo. His name is a tribute to one of their favorite countries to visit, Italy. 
10/7/2024

VIProfile: Jan Brown and Tammy White

Meet Jan Brown and Tammy White. Brown is Chair of the Board of Leadership Knoxville, and White serves as President and CEO of the same organization. The women met when Brown joined the 2009 class of Introduction Knoxville and were reintroduced when she became a member of the 2014 class of Leadership Knoxville.
10/7/2024

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians Partners with Young-Williams Animal Center to Send Shelter Dogs A Barkbox

Since dogs are also a girl’s best friend, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is partnering with animal shelters across the region to treat pups and support local troops. As part of the Fall Product Program, troops are offering a BarkBox for dogs in need of rescue. 
10/7/2024

Friends of the Smokies Celebrates the Restoration of the Chapman-Byers Cabin

Thanks to support from Friends of the Smokies, the Forever Places crew recently completed the restoration of the Chapman-Byers Cabin in the Elkmont Historic District of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. More than 15 years ago, the park announced it would restore 19 historic structures in Elkmont, including the Appalachian Clubhouse.
10/7/2024

Wine Dinner Benefitting East Tennessee Children's Hospital Raises $180,000

The second annual wine dinner was held to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. The dinner raised $180,000 and was held at Bistro by the Tracks with a dinner prepared by their chef, John Bryant. 100-pint wines were served throughout the evening and an auction was held that included Napa stays...
10/7/2024

Editor's Letter

I am pleased to share the October issue of VIP Knoxville and present our 2024 Leading Ladies.

In this issue, we have had the privilege of spotlighting women who lead with both power and purpose. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to designers and public servants, each of these women have made a significant impact in their industry. 

10/7/2024

Positively Living, Local Restaurants Raise More Than $7,000 For HIV Care

Knoxville’s inaugural Dining Out For Life and Pride Month fundraisers totaled more than $7,000 to support HIV care in East Tennessee and beyond. Positively Living partnered with local restaurants throughout June to raise money for its Hope Fund and boost business at participating locations.
9/9/2024

John Ley Joins SmartBank Knoxville Team

We are thrilled to announce the addition of John Ley as Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager in the Knoxville market. Ley will be based out of the Bearden office, bringing nearly three decades of banking expertise to our established and high performing teams.
9/9/2024

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation Adds Jubran to Board

Nadim Jubran has been appointed by Mayor Indya Kincannon to serve on the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). The board oversees programs provided by KCDC, including affordable housing administration andredevelopment.
9/9/2024

VIProfile: Rusty Bittle

Meet Rusty Bittle. He’s a Karns native, a former real estate developer and a man with a bigdream. Really big. And fast. Rusty owns Flatrock Motorclub, and you can usually find him on 800 acres in Cumberland County, overseeing the development of his own Motorsports Park.
9/9/2024

Riverbend Retreat: The Torbetts' Home Transformation

Once you live in Riverbend, you understand being away from the main road.” Scott and Andrea Torbett love the peace and quiet of their home near the Tennessee River in West Knoxville. The couple were introduced to the house when it was in a bit of transition. 
9/9/2024
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