Finance + Legal Services

The Carolyn Effect: How a TV Show Fixed My Boring Work Wardrobe

Article by Zoe Egly | Photography by The Mullins Photo Co. I didn't expect a television show to overhaul my closet. But that's exactly what happened when Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette dropped on Hulu back in February, and I fell down a very specific rabbit hole. I came for the romance—that whirlwind, doomed, impossibly glamorous story of America's prince and the woman who never asked to be famous. But somewhere around the third episode, I stopped watching them and...

Arts + Culture

Gone But Not Forgotten: Iconic Buildings From Knoxville's Past

Article by Eric Dawson | Photography by Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection Like any city, Knoxville has no shortage of unique and historic houses that were unfortunately lost to fire, demolition or neglect. There weren't many structures in the world quite like the Vendome or Westcliff mansion, while Logan Temple was an excellent example of a late 19th-century church, designed by one of Knoxville’s most prominent architects. Only recently, a fairly nondescript downtown parking garage...

Home + Design

Announcing the Inaugural Knoxville Design Summit

Elevating Knoxville’s Creative Identity as a Design-Forward City Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Shawn Poynter, Jeff Jones, Aaron Ingram, Ben Finch, Heather Anne Thomas It’s built on a simple idea: exceptional design is not coming to Knoxville. It’s already here.  The inaugural Knoxville Design Summit, November 13-14, brings together local designers, architects, builders and other industry professionals with homeowners and other decision-makers actively investing in their...

Beauty

The Art of Effortless Beauty

How Knoxville’s Susan Bourdeau Bridges Hollywood Glamour and Everyday Skincare Article by Chelsea Babin | Photography by Susan Bourdeau and Shawn Poynter In the fast-paced worlds of television, high fashion and celebrity styling, a makeup artist's reputation builds entirely on trust, precision and longevity. For over two decades, Knoxville-based professional makeup artist and stylist Susan Bourdeau has been behind some of the most recognizable faces and networks. Yet, while her career...

Food + Beverage

The Appalachian Homecoming

Article by Knoxville City Lifestyle Team | Photography by Amy Campbell Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro hosted a sold-out crowd for their annual "Appalachian Homecoming" on Aug. 1. The event celebrated the building blocks of Appalachian culture with presentations on food, art, music, storytelling and farming. Chef Jeff Carter (executive chef of culinary operations, Oldham Hospitality) presented a “Culture through food” workshop on fermentation, jam making and pickling, and also...

Arts + Culture

Knox Heritage: Preservation for Everyone

The Scruffy City Soirée is Knoxville’s Biggest Night for Preservation Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by David Bridges, Erin McIntyre and Shawn Poynter Knox Heritage Executive Director Christine Cloninger, a Fountain City resident and co-chair of her historic neighborhood association, explains, “I just can’t get away from preservation.” With a passion inspired by a grandmother who loved sharing stories about Knoxville, Cloninger adds, “You don’t have to be a long-time resident...

Home + Design

Timeless Style Starts Within

When Your Home Tells Your Story, It’s Timeless Article by Rachael Sheridan | Photography by Taylor Martin Photo, Beall + Thomas Photography and Rachael Sheridan As an interior designer, a question I frequently get asked is, “What are the current trends or styles in home design today?” After 16 years creating beautiful spaces, the answer is: good design is timeless. Think of the Biltmore. It’s far from using the latest trends, but the rooms within are all beautiful and stylish even today. The...

Shopping

Power of the Purse®

An Evening of Fashion, Philanthropy and Community Supporting Homebound Knox County Seniors Through Mobile Meals Article by Amy Campbell | Photography by Provided Few events bring together style, community and compassion quite like Power of the Purse®. Returning Thursday, Sept. 17, this signature fundraiser for CAC Office on Aging invites guests to enjoy an evening of shopping and dining and giving back while making a meaningful difference for homebound seniors. Hosted at Rothchild Catering &...

Shopping

12th Annual Eighth of August Jubilee

Article and Photography by Leslie Wylie Bateman, Inside of Knoxville The Beck Cultural Exchange Center marked Tennessee’s Eighth of August Emancipation Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, with its 12th Annual Jubilee at Covenant Health Park. Centered on the theme “Honoring Freedom and Celebrating Legacy,” the evening featured music, cultural reflection, community recognition and an on-field ceremony before the Knoxville Smokies took the field as the Knoxville Giants in tribute to Negro League baseball...

Food + Beverage

Buck & A Half Cocktail

A Nashville Bourbon Tradition Inspires a Modern Cocktail for the Changing Seasons Article by Knoxville City Lifestyle Team | Photography by Parthenon Public Relations The Buck & A Half is a light and refreshing cocktail, combining the warm flavors of bourbon and maple syrup with the citrus notes of lime and ginger to make it perfect for transitional weather.   With roots in Nashville, Tennessee, Belle Meade Bourbon reflects the state’s long whiskey tradition with a profile that balances...