Arts + Culture

Ghost Walking the Streets of Knoxville: Market Square

Article by Paul James | Photography by Images by McClung Historical Collection and Alec Riedl Knoxville Postcard Collection/KHP There are ghost walks and then there is ghost walking, which is how I often think about history while walking around downtown Knoxville.  Working for the Knoxville History Project since 2017, I’ve become familiar with the city’s history and many of its downtown spaces. I’m not an expert on Knoxville history, but I work for a man who is: Jack Neely, executive director...

Entertainment

Knox Heritage Celebrates Preservation at Scruffy Soirée

Article and Photography by Leslie Wylie Bateman, Inside of Knoxville Knox Heritage’s annual Scruffy City Soirée is like prom for people who get excited about adaptive reuse, original windows and old buildings narrowly escaping the wrecking ball. Knoxville City Lifestyle was honored to be the presenting media sponsor for this year’s event, which took place at The Mill & Mine on Sept. 11.  This year’s Preservationists of the Year honor was received by Jeffrey Nash and Jeffrey DeAlejandro of...

Home + Design

Designing a Life Rooted in Gratitude

Carin Elle Mead Reflects on the Legacy of Family Traditions in Creating Her Design Business Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Shawn Poynter For designer Carin Elle Mead, a home should reflect the story and traditions of those who dwell there. “Telling someone’s story is a trust my clients place in me. When I leave a project, I want to know I have brought their story to life through design that translates practically and personally into their lifestyle. A peer of mine walked...

Entertainment

Power of the Purse

An Evening of Fashion, Philanthropy and Community in Support of Knoxville’s Homebound Seniors Article by Knoxville City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Amy Campbell The annual Power of the Purse fundraiser brought guests together Thursday, Sept. 17, at Rothchild Catering & Conference Center to benefit CAC Mobile Meals. The evening featured hundreds of handbags, a jewelry corner, a silent auction, dinner and Purse Madness, creating an evening of shopping with a meaningful purpose. Proceeds...

Life + Culture

HonorAir Knoxville Heroes

From World War II to the Korean and Vietnam Wars—Thanking Our East Tennessee Veterans Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by HONORAIR KNOXVILLE and Shawn Poynter “I just want you to know I am finally home,”HonorAir Knoxville veteran.   From 2007 until the program was sunset in April of this year, HonorAir Knoxville conducted 38 chartered flights, escorting more than 4,700 World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C. On each flight, 130-150 East Tennessee...

Life + Culture

Appalachian Flavor Meets Modern Hospitality

Sharons’ Half Day Cafe Unites Two East Tennessee Families Through Food, Hospitality and Appalachian Flavors Article by Amy Campbell | Photography by Oldham Hospitality, Heather Anne Thomas Sharons’ Half Day Cafe (SHDC), a new breakfast and lunch eatery in Townsend, Tennessee, is a partnership between Oldham Hospitality (Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, Peaceful Side Social and more) and Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon. Both are rooted in Appalachian food traditions and committed...

Food + Beverage

Knoxville Cocktail Festival

A Celebration of Cocktails, Craftsmanship and the People Shaping Knoxville’s Spirited Scene Article by Knoxville City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Amy Campbell The inaugural Knoxville Cocktail Festival brought together Knoxville’s cocktail community Friday, Sept. 18, at The Mill & Mine. The evening featured signature cocktails crafted by local bartenders, spirits tastings, a mixology showcase, beer, a hat bar and live music. The event offered guests an opportunity to experience the...

Finance + Legal Services

Expect the Unexpected: Plan Accordingly

Article by April Smith, FPQP | Photography by Heather Dyer Photography “Plan accordingly.” My husband, Bryan, has used this phrase almost daily for years. It has become something of a family motto in our house. If the weather forecast says rain is coming, plan accordingly and grab an umbrella or raincoat. If traffic will be heavy during your commute, plan accordingly by leaving a little earlier or finding another route. If you know you have a busy week ahead, plan accordingly and prepare what...

Finance + Legal Services

A Bountiful Legacy

Article and Photography by Bill Waltman, CFP®, CPA What does it mean to create an enduring legacy? When we think of a legacy, we often think in terms of financial wealth. How much will we pass on to the next generation or to worthwhile charities? And while these are certainly noble things, they do not fully encompass the notion of legacy.  My personal reflections on legacy are centered around the passing on the values you hold dear, and in my family those conversations are often held over a...

Arts + Culture

Two Bikes Honky Tonk Soirée

Article and Photography by Leslie Wylie Bateman, Inside of Knoxville Two Bikes took over The Mill & Mine on August 18 for its Honky Tonk Soirée fundraiser, with dancing, live music from Russell Walker & The House Band and a three-headed bike horse roaming the premises.  Located in the Old City at 118 S. Central Street, this friendly bike shop gives away a bike for each one sold. All proceeds from the Soirée benefited The Bike School, Two Bikes’ youth workforce development program, which gives...