Arts + Culture

Twelve Brand Newt Ambassadors

Downtown Knoxville Alliance Debuts “Newts in Knoxville” – A Permanent Art Installation and Scavenger Hunt – June 6 Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Shawn Poynter Formed in 1993 as a Central Business Improvement District, the Downtown Knoxville Alliance (DKA) encompasses a 0.67-square-mile area, from Volunteer Landing to the Southern Railway tracks north of Jackson in the Old City, and 11th Street west of the Knoxville Museum of Art to Hall of Fame Drive. The core of the...

Arts + Culture

Knoxville: A Walking Music Guide Part II

Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Knoxville History Project, Shawn Poynter, and the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection This is the second part of a look at the city’s deep and endlessly fascinating musical history based on the publication of a new educational booklet by the Knoxville History Project. For years now, local historians and journalists have described Knoxville as the “Cradle of Country Music” for the multitude of songwriters and performers who got their...

Finance + Legal Services

I’ll Bring the Snacks

Article by Melissa Ballard, CFP® | Photography by Ben Finch I recently happened upon a box of stationery at a bookstore by “Em & Friends” simply called “Empathy Cards.” (Google them!). The cards include messages like, “There is no good card for this. I’m so sorry.” And my personal favorite, “I know there’s no normal to go back to. But I’m here to help you build a new one (and I’ll bring snacks).” I bought the set and imagine I’ll buy more when these run out. I think they send the reminder that...

Shopping

Elevating Personal Style at “Mellow”

Two Knoxville Entrepreneurs Have Created a Fresh Local Retail Concept Article by West Knoxville Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Shauna McCoy Photography Jessica Wang and Lauren Fenske met through their husbands’ long-term friendship, developed their own friendship, and found a shared connection for creativity, design, and beautiful spaces.   They’ve merged their shared passions to create a new welcoming, calming, and inspiring retail space that helps people elevate their home and personal...