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Historic Knoxville High Lovingly Redone

Historic Knoxville High is open again. It first opened in 1910. Now, 108 years later it is open again as Historic Knoxville High Independent Senior Living. The building has been restored and repurposed by Dover Development, a Knoxville firm that has spent more than $15 million on the project, creating 80 units and outstanding shared amenities.
5/2/2018

Robin Surber

As the Tennessee Theatre’s touch-up artist, Robin Surber makes sure the paint and plaster surfaces stay as beautiful as they were when the restoration of the theatre was completed in 2005.Robin visits the theatre once a month, rolling her cart of supplies throughout the space. She consults a list provided by Facilities Manager Dave Ringley of areas that need attention.
5/2/2018

Josh Says "You'll Be O.K."

“It’s such a simple thing, but there’s nothing like this.”That’s how Erin Donovan, newly hired executive director of the non-profit organization, describes Josh and Friends. Josh and Friends was formed when Randy Lange, DVM, of Knoxville set out to alleviate stress and provide comfort to children going into the hospital.
4/9/2018

VIProfile: Avery Flatford

“Daughter, sister, granddaughter, friend, softball player, lefty pitcher, artist, honor roll student, sushi lover, popcorn enthusiast, social media junky and listener of music of all kinds who happens to have cystic fibrosis.” That’s how Avery Flatford, age 13, described herself when she was awarded the January Athlete of the Month Award by Team Boomer in January 2017...
4/4/2018

Big City Lights

Visitors to the 2018 Knoxville Symphony League’s ShowHouse will tour 7,000 square feet on the sixth floor of The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel and Residences. The views of downtown through floor to ceiling windows give the space a big city feel and tons of sunlight. Some of the area’s most prestigious designers have executed their visions to support the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.  
4/3/2018

Robert Threlkeld

A native Knoxvillian, Robert graduated from Webb School and Ole Miss where he earned a degree in Finance/Marketing in 2005. Right away, he moved back to Knoxville and started working in the insurance business.
3/20/2018

Great Garden Getaway

What do one of Knoxville’s oldest houses, a research laboratory at the University of Tennessee and a former nursery business have in common? Crescent Bend House and Gardens, University of Tennessee Gardens and Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum are open to the public, and each is delightful in its own way.
3/6/2018

How Much House Can I Afford?

The real estate market can be difficult to navigate for both buyers and sellers, especially for anyone buying or selling for the first time.  First-time buyers can easily become overwhelmed as they search for homes, while sellers hoping to get the best price for their homes might be frustrated if offers are slow to come in or fall short of their asking prices.
3/6/2018

Wedding Checklist

YOUR WEDDING! Planning your wedding can be overwhelming and staying organized is the key to a perfect day. We hope this checklist will help you get started in planning your special day.
2/6/2018

Strong Stock Farm: A Rural Welcome

At Strong Stock Farm in East Knox County, Martha Kern and John Niceley preserve history and protect open spaces. They also raise some mighty fine cattle. 
2/6/2018

Paper With Personality

Though today’s brides love a custom look for their wedding invitations, Sarah Pattison says tradition still rules in the Southeast.
2/5/2018

Natalie & Chad Copenhaver

Natalie Brooke Bell married Charles Curtis Copenhaver on October 7, 2017 at the RT Lodge in Maryville, Tenn. Natalie is the daughter of Steve and Becky Bell of Knoxville, Tenn.
2/5/2018

Our Own Opera Company Celebrates 40 Years

One man’s vision to expand the cultural landscape of Knoxville was met with the support and dedication of a group of civic-minded artistic optimists to create a true treasure within our community that serves all of its citizens. Forty years in the making, Knoxville Opera is a world class production company, but it is so much more than that. 
1/12/2018

Ringing in the New Year!

New Year’s is around the corner and it seems, no matter which way you look, many people have a few thoughts in common for the coming new year. Love, peace and balance, along with a desire to “disconnect” and live in the moment are common themes throughout the nation, state and several folks right here in Knoxville.
1/11/2018

Sherry Jenkins - The Perfect Fit

Over 60 years ago, in 1955, members of the Knoxville Garden Club, led by Betsey Creekmore, Martha Ashe and Betsy Goodson, along with a group of fellow gardeners began a civic beautification project and established the Dogwood Trails in our community.
1/11/2018