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Publication Date |
| During the several years Joe and Ruth Fielden spent renovating the home they purchased in 2013, they were led by the spirit and appearance of the home itself. “We tried very hard to let it be what it is,” said Ruth. “With every home I’ve lived in, I’ve tried to complement what was there.” |
12/17/2020 |
| Matt Schaefer said he started the path that led him to accept his position as President and CEO of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital this past August when he majored in bioengineering and biomedical engineering at Texas A&M University. |
12/17/2020 |
| Megan Venable stores her 230-piece Santa collection in five storage bins, but she could easily fill a small sleigh.The Santas range in size from three feet to a few inches. She inherited the first 180 pieces from her grandmother, Mary Venable. Santa Clauses are a Venable family tradition. |
12/17/2020 |
| Keep Knoxville Beautiful is accepting nominations from the public for its beautification awards, the Orchids. Since 1979, Keep Knoxville Beautiful has presented Orchid Awards to Knoxville and Knox County buildings and outdoor spaces that beautify and elevate the local landscape... |
12/17/2020 |
| The Swag, a luxury all-inclusive resort nestled amid the Smoky Mountains in Waynesville, North Carolina, is joining Relais & Châteaux, a directory of elite, independently owned hotels and restaurants around the world, including notable destinations like Blackberry Farm, Old Edwards Inn and Spa and Planters Inn. |
12/17/2020 |
| Commercial real estate agency NAI Koella | RM Moore has announced that it has appointed industry professional Mary Ellen Kilburn as Senior Advisor. Kilburn will specialize in retail, hospitality and entertainment projects in the Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg communities where she has previously worked managing sales, leasing and family entertainment development projects. |
12/17/2020 |
| Stephen and Chandra Becker had their eyes on their current neighborhood long before moving there. “We lived in Rocky Hill and wanted to be on the water,” said Chandra. “We had bought a lot in the neighborhood and were going to build and then this came on the market, and we thought ‘Rather than build, we’ll just renovate.’” |
11/9/2020 |
| Ben Bentley, CEO at Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), and his wife Kate, Alabama natives who met as students at Birmingham Southern, were looking for something different after graduating. “We knew we wanted to go somewhere new,” he said. “We didn’t particularly care where.” |
11/9/2020 |
| Once again it is time to recognize those who do good, the idealists, the reformers with hearts for those who are hurting and whose needs go unmet. These are our unsung heroes. This year VIP Knoxville showcases the executive directors of four non profits who seek to help young people in Blount County and beyond. |
11/9/2020 |
| Steve Markman recently presented a check for $2,750 to Bridget Jones, Director of Development & Corporate Events for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. The check was presented as a result of the recent Open the Vault Event Fundraiser held at Markman’s. |
11/9/2020 |
| Since 2013, Marble City Opera has been Knoxville’s chamber opera company, bringing American chamber opera and innovative performances of traditional operas to new audiences in interesting venues. Marble City Opera welcomes new board members Michael Combs, Susie Allen, Marga McBride, Jacob Love, Frank Murphy, and Erin Reece. |
11/9/2020 |
| SmartBank has promoted Becca Boyd to Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. As Chief People Officer, Boyd will lead the human resources department and all aspects of people management including training and development, payroll, benefits, recruiting, talent management, associate engagement, and HR technology. |
11/9/2020 |
| “COVID-19 is the worst party crasher ever,” wrote Maria Cornelius in a recent post on “In Any Event,” the blog she writes for Moxley Carmichael. Maria also keeps the accompanying website, “Event Check Knox,” updated. Staying on top of events is always challenging, but hats off to Maria for the stellar job she’s doing keeping event planners and others informed these days... |
7/2/2020 |
| Chris McAdoo, whose exhibit, “Make it Real Compared to What,” was on display at Bennett this spring, has always known he could create.“I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t creating,” he said. “In elementary school, I had trouble with long division but caught on to perspective right away... |
7/2/2020 |
| Located between Westland Drive and Northshore Drive in West Knoxville, the Forest Brook neighborhood takes pride in its unique charm and neighborliness... |
7/2/2020 |