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TRAVEL & DESTINATIONS
 Trends in Travel
You may have heard the adage “invest in experiences, not things.” And it’s “experiences” that are among the hottest trends in travel. From theme travel, where vacationers focus on indulging in some of their passions (wine, cooking, art, you name it) to girls-only trips where friends vacation together to celebrate a milestone or just get away, lounging on the beach for a week seems to be a thing of the past. CityView scoured both national and local sources to discover the most current...Trends in Travel. |
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REAL ESTATE SECTION
 Virtual Oasis
The Evans’ home is reminiscent of a gothic stone castle with a massive arched entryway. The 8,500 square foot house, built in 2006 by Legacy Homes and designed by architect Shawn Fisher of Shawn Fisher Designs, is fronted by a circular stone fountain in the roundabout drive. A carriage-style, four-car garage makes a solid statement about the house it adjoins. Adorning the roof is a multitude of decorative copper lightning rods, just one of the many details that make the home a standout. The massive, finely detailed wrought iron doors cause one to draw a breath and eagerly anticipate what the interior holds in store. |
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CHANGES IN THE CITY
 Downtown Challenges
When City Officials decided to overhaul downtown Knoxville, they were not only facing the obvious challenge of bringing in quality businesses and development, but changing public perception, as well. Years of struggling business and a stigma of crime left the area isolated while development migrated to other parts of Knoxville.
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 Designing Downtown
The heart and soul of a city lie in the streets, businesses and people of any downtown. Come explore Knoxville’s beauty in downtown design. See and feel the rejuvenation happening all around. Witness a vibrant redesign of a changing city. |
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WINE TRIP
 Terroir Africa: A Sense of Place
Months of preparation had lead to this moment.
As the South African Airways flight glided down over Table Bay, we could see the cloud-laden flattop of Table Mountain through the orange glow of the setting sun. It was picturesque, just what one would see in a travel brochure. |
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FOOD
 On Waters Edge - Emma’s at Choto Marina in Farragut
Emma pushes a blonde lock of hair from her forehead and buries her face in her father’s chest. She has been roused from a late afternoon nap. Emma’s sunny disposition emerges and, with good-natured composure, Emma checks out the scenic view of Fort Loudon Lake from the vantage point of her father’s shoulders. |
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ASK KATE
 Rugby, Tennessee - A New Centre of Human Life
High atop the Cumberland Plateau about 70 miles northwest of Knoxville on Highway 52 in Morgan County sits a wrinkle in the fabric of time known as Rugby, Tennessee. Don’t blink, or you’ll miss it…and you really don’t want to miss the unique experience offered by this tiny historic settlement that grants visitors an authentic view of life in the late 19th century. |
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