Knoxville City Lifestyle (formerly West Knoxville Lifestyle) celebrated its new name with a launch party and silent auction fundraiser for Knoxville Children’s Theatre on Feb. 26, 2026, at the Emporium Center. Guests enjoyed an evening of community, culture and live jazz from singer Brent Thompson and pianist Sam Adams.
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Guests filled the Emporium Center, enjoying cocktails courtesy of Company Distilling, delicious bites from Nama Izakaya, live jazz and a lively evening of community celebration.
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Publishers Marc Rochelson and Amy Campbell, along with the team, toasted the launch of Knoxville City Lifestyle alongside the Big Slate Media team, whose vision guided the rebrand. L-R: Taylor Izzo, Victoria Johnson, Jonathan Halley, Jess Gutman, Amy Campbell and Marc Rochelson.
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Supportive friends and partners joined the fun. L-R: Robin Easter, Caroline King, Amy Campbell, Maggie Kaylen, Co-Owner of Always in Bloom Leonard Palladino, Tinah Utsman and Patti Broyles.
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Knoxville Children’s Theatre Executive Director Sien Moon shared the impact the theatre has on students and the community.
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Renowned artist Robert Tino and his wife, Mary John Tino, donated artwork for the silent auction. L-R: Robert Tino, Senior Writer for Knoxville City Lifestyle, Patti Broyles, and Mary John Tino.
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Executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art Steve Matijcio, with Anita and Maija Matijcio
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Benny Smith, WDVX and photographer Tina Utsman
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Vocalist Brent Thompson and pianist Sam Adams energized the evening with favorite jazz standards.
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Two Knoxville City Lifestyle team members: Senior Writer Patti Broyles and Chelsea Babin, editorial coordinator and owner of Chelsea Babin Photography
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Heather Anne Thomas, co-owner of Beal Thomas Photography and affiliated with Gallaher Plastic Surgery, celebrated the evening with her daughter, Daphne.
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Entrepreneurs and Co-Owners of Pro-Clean Group, Chandler Ogden and Brandon Rhodes
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Erin Slocum and Brent Thompson
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L-R: Patti Broyles, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital gift officer, Callie Hodge; Will Hodge from The Trust Company; and Principal, Partner and COO of MoxCar, Scott Bird