Finance + Legal Services

The Lens of Gratefulness: A Thanksgiving Reflection

Article by April Smith, FPQP™ | Photography by Ben Finch grate·ful / ˈɡ rātf(ə)l/ adjective 1. feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful In our family, we have a cherished tradition during Thanksgiving. Before the feast begins, each of us takes a moment to share something we’re thankful for. The elders speak of specific moments or meaningful relationships that have left a lasting impression over the past year. The middle-aged often recall a special event or...

Arts + Culture

Knoxville National Cemetery

Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Photography and illustrations by: Shawn Poynter, Knoxville History Project, Library of Congress Many people are familiar with Knoxville’s Old Gray Cemetery, located on Broadway. With its winding tree-lined lanes and old gravestones, ornate obelisks and memorial statuary, there is no other place quite like it within the city. Yet, immediately to the north, across a low stone wall, is another burial place that is totally different. In...

Wellness

Feeding Neighbors. Strengthening Families. Building Communities.

A.R. Johnson Legacy Society Creates Sustainable Funding for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Shawn Poynter With the recent launch of the A.R. Johnson Legacy Society, Knoxville native A.R. “Rick” Johnson embarks on the second chapter in his 20+ year history with Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. A business management and planning consultant with a corporate executive background, Rick’s first chapter began in 2003 as a...

Food + Beverage

Pile it On

This Thanksgiving, Go Beyond the Pie with a Dessert-tini Bar Article and Photography by Judy Beaudin When I had my catering business, this crowd-pleasing dessert was one of my most requested. Guests heap their own mini martini glass with a variety of fall-themed cake or blondie bites, ice cream, candies, sprinkles and sauces. This year, surprise everyone with this fun ending to your Thanksgiving feast. Vanilla Bean Blondies 1 ½ cups flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ...