Finance + Legal Services

Showing Love to Local Charities

Article by Claire Kluth, CFP® | Photography by Ben Finch East Tennessee has been my home for almost three years now, and I’ve loved exploring everything it has to offer—from beautiful outdoor spots to amazing local restaurants to friendly new faces. One of the most rewarding discoveries has been learning about the local charities that support vital causes in our community. Organizations like Harmony Family Center, Restoration House, Second Harvest, Emerald Youth, and East Tennessee Children’s...

Arts + Culture

Raising the Curtain on Success

Jason Hardy Takes a Seat at the National Table for Knoxville Opera Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Shawn Poynter and Eli Johnson With the highest attended opera in 25 years and third highest grossing box office (for “Pirates of Penzance”), coupled with a 62% increase in 2024 mainstage attendance over the prior year, Knoxville Opera is seeing the harvest of an intense period of sowing post-Covid. The statistics validate the vision and hard work of General Director and CEO...

Arts + Culture

Charles McGhee Tyson

The story behind the name of the Knoxville Airport Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Knoxville History Project and McClung Historical Collection When checking the status of a flight, whether you are heading out of town or waiting on a family member or friend to arrive, it can be handy to know the three-digit code for the Knoxville airport. Those three letters—TYS—actually tell an interesting little story. TYS stands for Tyson, or more specifically, McGhee Tyson, for whom...

Arts + Culture

Bridging the Gap

Tennessee Theatre Prepares for Its Second Century with the Ambitious 612 Expansion Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Shawn Poynter Executive Director Becky Hancock says it’s complicated describing how the Tennessee Theatre could connect with 612 S. Gay Street (originally known as Mechanics Bank & Trust) if you aren’t walking onsite. “Looking at the buildings from Gay Street, there’s a building in between, but the rear of 612 is only 10 feet away from an exterior wall of the...

Arts + Culture

Random Acts of Flowers

Executive Director Ally Slavick on Spreading Hope Through Repurposed Flowers Article by Jennie Treadway-Miller | Photography by Shawn Poynter Fresh flowers are a natural go-to for big events, whether in celebration or commemoration. However, when the graduation party, wedding reception, or memorial service ends, the question of what to do with all those floral sprays looms in the air. To trash them is sacrilege, but, thanks to Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay and his 2007 idea for a flower...

Arts + Culture

Paris Woodhull Illustrations

A Decade of Local Artistry Article by Jennie Treadway-Miller | Photography by Shawn Poynter When Paris Woodhull was six years old, she made it known that she wanted to be an artist. As soon as she won a ribbon in the county fair for her drawing of every U.S. president, the deal was sealed. “I wish I could say that I wanted to be an astronaut, but you couldn’t stop me from drawing,” says Paris, laughing. “When I was eight years old, my cousin was graduating from NYU, and we went to the...

Life + Culture

Little Chefs, Big Change

Sarah Wharton on Her Endeavor to Teach Kids How to Cook Article by Jennie Treadway-Miller | Photography by Shawn Poynter Sarah Wharton has had a big heart from the start. Her decision to study Environment Science was born out of concern for the earth and our overwhelming, collective impact on it. Over time, her interests narrowed to a specific focus: teaching kids how to make healthy food and keeping it fun along the way. With a master’s degree from Cornell, Sarah worked for a successful...

Education

Redefining Health and Wellness

Why Mindful Time Management is My New Year’s Resolution Article by Mary Alex Ballard | Photography by Ben Finch The New Year always sparks a collective moment of reflection. It’s a time when many of us draft resolutions that revolve around the stereotypical ideals of health and wellness—hitting the gym, eating cleaner, committing to a morning yoga routine, and so on. While these are admirable goals, this year, I’m redefining what health and wellness mean to me. For me, true wellness lies in...

Health + Wellness

Matters of the Heart

Knoxville Heart Ball Raises Funds and Awareness for American Heart Association Article by Patricia Strom Broyles | Photography by Wes Hope February 1 kicks off American Heart Month with the 40th Knoxville Heart Ball, Knoxville’s largest fundraising event for the American Heart Association (AHA). Held this year at The Mill and Mine, the Knoxville Heart Ball honors the research and work, the donors and volunteers, and the lives saved and improved because of the efforts of East Tennessee...

Fitness

Training Tips For Strength and Longevity

Fitness Together’s Andrew Henderson on Improving Strength Safely Article by Andrew Henderson | Photography by Shawn Poynter Research points more and more to the importance of strength and preserving muscle for our overall health, especially as we age. At Fitness Together, most of our clients are in their 40s and older, so it’s important that we focus on helping them improve their strength safely and efficiently. With this in mind, here are some of our favorite strength exercises. This isn’t a...