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...

Life + Culture

Drink Differently. Celebrate Community.

Discover Daisy’s NA Bar & Bottle Shop–Maryville's First Non-Alcoholic Gathering Place Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Amy Campbell West Knoxville Lifestyle is always excited to introduce readers to entrepreneurs with fresh perspectives on products and experiences for healthier lifestyles. In this issue, we would like to introduce you to Daisy’s.  Designed for connection and comfort, Daisy's NA (Non-Alcoholic) Bar & Bottle Shop features handcrafted mocktails, custom...

Arts + Culture

Knoxville’s Early Christmas Traditions

Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Photography and illustrations by Beck Cultural Exchange Center, McClung Historical Collection, TAMIS, Wikipedia For many years, the Clarence Brown Theatre has staged a production of Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A Christmas Carol . The story, about the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his visits by four apparitions who encourage his moral reclamation, continues to be told and dramatized throughout the world, and it doesn’t appear to be...

Arts + Culture

Seasoned in Appalachia

Jimmy Proffitt’s Guide to Appalachian Foodways, Folktales and Family Recipes Article by Amy Campbell | Photography by Abby Stewart and Amy Campbell Jimmy Proffitt’s debut cookbook is brimful of 75 Appalachian staples and celebrates a homegrown heritage of passionate cooking that began in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. “Seasoned in Appalachia” spills the sweet tea on recipes Proffitt grew up loving and learning to make in a houseful of “Granny cooks” and a father who was also a volunteer fireman...

Arts + Culture

“A Christmas Carol” A Knoxville Treasure

With “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens Captured Art Magic in a Bottle Connected to Christmas, Which He Loved, and That Spirit of Fun Comes Through Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Shawn Poynter and Le Anna Jacobson Associate Professor Jed Diamond came to the University of Tennessee in 2005 after a two-decade run as a freelance teacher and stage actor in New York City and regional repertory theatre. He was founding faculty and associate director of the Shakespeare Lab at the New...

Finance + Legal Services

Brain Crave

Article by Melissa Ballard, CFP® | Photography by Ben Finch I’m fascinated by our brains—how and why we make decisions. Whether we want to admit it or not, there is a tug-of-war in our minds between innate desire and rational thought. We all fancy ourselves rational beings, too evolved to make irrational decisions. But the truth is that we all do it. As a wise friend of mine says, “We cannot deny our biology.” Have you ever experienced that little jolt of excitement when clicking “add to...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Breakfast Simplified

Simple Solutions to Celebrate With Family and Friends Article by Recipes and Styling by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones The holidays are filled with family gatherings. Enjoy these easy, make-ahead recipes to simplify your holiday breakfast and impress your guests.   Croissant Lemon Berry Delight Casserole Ingredients: 6 large croissants (from the bakery) sliced into cubes 3 cups mixed berries  1 package cream cheese, softened  1 cup sugar 5 eggs at room temperature 2...