Arts + Culture

Growing With Knoxville

West Knoxville Lifestyle Becomes Knoxville City Lifestyle Article by Knoxville City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Shawn Poynter, Big Slate Media, Beall and Thomas Hello!   If you’re receiving this magazine for the first time in your mailbox, welcome to our growing community. If you currently receive our magazine at your home and are surprised at our new masthead, we want to reintroduce ourselves. Let us tell you a story.   We Outgrew Our Name In May 2020, a veteran healthcare sales...

Arts + Culture

Paul Adams and Smoky Jack: The Adventures of a Remarkable Duo on Mount Le Conte, 1925-1926 (Part II)

Article by Paul James | Photography by Photographs courtesy of Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection, University of Tennessee Libraries; Great Smoky Mountains National Park Archive; and Knoxville History Project Continuing the story from last month, the Knoxville-based Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association hired Paul Adams to build a proper campsite on Mount Le Conte, just over 100 years ago, in the summer of 1925. As a young, experienced outdoorsman, naturalist and trail guide, Adams...

Arts + Culture

Brett Mistak Art

Maryville Painter Draws From Local Landscapes and Global Travels Article by Amy Campbell | Photography by Shawn Poynter Sometimes a person comes along who leaves a lasting mark. Brett Mistak is one of those people, both as an artist and as a former student, who stood out early for his promise and dedication. In the late 1990s, while studying art at Carson-Newman College, now Carson-Newman University, Mistak demonstrated advanced artistic skills and talent that set him apart in the classroom...

Life + Culture

A Five-Year Retrospective

A Look Back at Some of Our Favorite Stories Article by Knoxville City Lifestyle Team | Photography by Shawn Poynter, unless otherwise noted Five and a half years as West Knoxville Lifestyle flew by in a blur of photo sessions and interviews with remarkable people and their pursuits. We couldn’t let this opportunity to announce our name change to Knoxville City Lifestyle go by without taking one more look at the stories that defined West Knoxville Lifestyle.    Comedian Leanne Morgan Share A...

Finance + Legal Services

If This Bill Could Talk

Article by Claire Kluth, CFP®, EA | Photography by Ben Finch Let me tell you a riddle. I am green. Depending on the angle, I can look really thin or surprisingly wide. People pass me around. Some hold onto me longer than others. I spend a lot of time folded up in dark, leather spaces with friends who look just like me. Once, I even ended up in a washing machine. It was a harrowing experience, but I survived. Have you figured it out yet? You’re right, I’m cash. A crisp $20 bill. Well, I...

Home Services

Choosing the Right Tile for Your Kitchen or Bath Remodel

The Foundation of Every Great RemodelAt Summit Signature Kitchen & Bath, we help Knoxville homeowners choose finishes that are both beautiful and practical, starting with one of the most impactful design elements: tile.Tile defines the tone, texture, and personality of your remodel. Whether you’re updating a spa-inspired bathroom or modernizing your kitchen backsplash, the right tile transforms a space from functional to exceptional.Understanding Tile Materials: Ceramic, Porcelain, and...

Home + Design

KnoxFill–Knoxville’s Zero Waste Refillery

Michaela Barnett Reimagines the Three Rs–Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Big Slate Media West Knoxville Lifestyle invites readers to welcome in the New Year with a refreshed commitment to healthier homes and a healthier planet. Learn more from the founder of KnoxFill, Michaela Barnett, PhD.  Why do you say KnoxFill is “more than a refillery”?    A refillery is a place where you can refill products. Think of it as a bulk store. However, people...

Fitness

The New Carriage House Spa

Welcomes Guests and Local Clientele to RT Lodge Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Ben Finch and Abigail Malone Maryville native and Director of Sales and Marketing for RT Lodge, Katie Stinnett, has the warmest memories of the historic lodge and its surrounding wooded acres, even as a girl. “I can talk all day about the lodge. I got married here before I worked here, I was a flower girl in my aunt’s wedding with the rehearsal dinner at Morningside Inn, and I played in Maryville...

Finance + Legal Services

The Year of Doing Hard Things–and Learning When Not To

Article by Zoe Egly | Photography by Ben Finch I spent most of 2025 training for something: three HYROX competitions, a marathon, and a half-marathon… always with another finish line on the calendar. It taught me a lot about discipline and drive, but it also showed me how easy it is to confuse busyness with progress. Honestly, all of that in one year (considering I am a regular person, not a sponsored athlete) was a bit ambitious. By the time the last race was over, I felt strong, proud and...

Entertainment

Paul Adams and Smoky Jack: The Adventures of a Remarkable Duo on Mount Le Conte in 1925-1926 (Part I)

Article by Paul James | Photography by Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection, University of Tennessee Libraries and Knoxville History Project 100 years ago this winter, Paul Adams built the first structured camp on Mount Le Conte, the precursor to the famous Le Conte Lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains. For company, he brought along an extraordinary dog, whom he trained to pack supplies up and down the mountain. The story of this remarkable duo offers a fascinating glimpse into the days when the...