Life + Culture

Summer Grilling Series

Executive Chef Jeff Carter of Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro Picks Up Our Summer Series in Part Two of Pitmaster-Level Grilling Tips Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Amy Campbell Our summer series with three of East Tennessee’s premier executive chefs, including David Rule (The Appalachian) and Joseph Lenn (J.C. Holdway), continues with Jeff Carter (Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro). All three are alumni of the acclaimed Blackberry Farm kitchen. Yet, each...

Arts + Culture

West Knoxville Lifestyle’s Anniversary Party Benefits Mountain Ways

Article by West Knoxville Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Amy Campbell Publishers Amy Campbell and Marc Rochelson celebrated their five-year anniversary with West Knoxville Lifestyle at the Sunsphere on May 13. The party was both a celebration and a “thank you” to the lifestyle publication’s many business partners, contributors, writers, photographers, readers, online audiences, and supporters who make the publication a meaningful and impactful endeavor each month. “Our mission at West...

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Packing an Open Mind

What Travel Taught me About Perspective Article by Jake Hoheisel, CFP® | Photography by Ben Finch Travel holds a different meaning for everyone. For some, it’s a temporary escape from the pace and pressure of everyday life. For others, it’s an opportunity to check something off a bucket list—or a chance to step outside one’s comfort zone and make a meaningful impact. Whether it’s a weekend road trip or a transatlantic flight, travel has the power to broaden not only our horizons, but our...

Arts + Culture

Celebrating 8 Years of Downtown Art Wraps

Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Mike O’Neil and Paul James Launched in 2017 by the Knoxville History Project, Downtown Art Wraps is an art and history initiative that aims to inspire an appreciation of the city’s rich artistic heritage. Eight years later, this ever-changing public art exhibition now features 40 “wrapped” traffic signal boxes throughout the downtown area that are viewed by thousands of people daily.   High quality scans of original artworks have been...

Fitness

Legacy Parks Foundation Opens New Cruze Landing Boat Launch

Article by West Knoxville Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Legacy Parks Foundation Legacy Parks Foundation, in collaboration with Knox County and key partners, officially opened the new Cruze Landing adaptive boat launch in Knoxville, Tennessee. The initiative marks a significant step toward improving public access to the region’s waterways. Legacy Parks acquired the Cruze Landing property in 2020 to expand recreational opportunities along the river. The project includes accessible launch areas...

Life + Culture

Explore the Taste of Summer’s Heirloom Tomatoes

A Conversation with Blackberry Farm’s Master Gardener John Coykendall Article by Amy Campbell | Photography by Amy Campbell and Shawn Poynter It’s been a long wait, and for all of us tomato enthusiasts, finally it’s time to celebrate. Vine-ripened, locally grown tomatoes are here. And, for my money, for the best taste, heirloom tomatoes can’t be beat. Unlike commercially developed varieties (often hybrid), heirloom varieties have more flavor, so distinctive, so delicious, they can turn a...

Travel

Take a Daycation Exploring Knoxville

Your Next Summer Adventure is Closer Than You Think Article by West Knoxville Liftstyle Staff | Photography by Chelsea Babin, The Knoxville Adventure Collective, Smoke signal Photogrpahy, Knoxville Smokies, Shawn Poynter Summertime means folks can get a little downtime from work and school…so that everybody in the family can get up for a little exploring time. It might mean getting out of town on a vacation to do something new. OR, it might mean getting into a daycation in our own incredible...

Arts + Culture

Clayton Center for the Arts Celebrates 15th Anniversary and 2025-26 Season

Article by West Knoxville Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Wes Hope Interim Executive Director Christy McDonald Slavick welcomed the evening’s guests as The Clayton Center for the Arts celebrated its 15th Anniversary on Thursday, May 29 with an anniversary celebration, sculpture dedication, and Garden Party. The center announced its 15th Anniversary Season for 2025-26 on June 8.   To honor their history and celebrate their future, the formal Garden Party featured the dedication of the freshly...

Home Services

The Perfect Time to Work with an Interior Designer Is Now

You know when you walk in a room whether the space feels complete or if it needs work. Maybe your home isn’t entirely your style, doesn’t function for you anymore, or you are just plain tired of it. You know that you want to change it, but you’re not sure what or how. That’s your sign to call an interior designer for help! As interior designers, we help our clients get a game plan and move forward on their home projects, from a whole home to a single room. As our client, we design within your...

Arts + Culture

Honoring Local Historians for Their Significant Contributions to Knoxville History

Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Knoxville History Project Through its popular annual luncheon, the Knoxville History Project recognizes local historians who through research, public programs and published books and articles, have increased our collective knowledge of and appreciation for the city’s past. Known as the William Rule Award for Lifetime Achievement in Knoxville History, this recognition also honors the legacy of Captain William Rule, a major figure in the...