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Debbie Reynolds
Movie Star Maven Brings Hollywood to East TennesseeDEBBIE REYNOLDS
By Hannah Slaughter
For those of us that grew up wishing we had a pet goat like Tammy, or quoting “Singing in the Rain” line for line, Debbie Reynolds is the quintessential American swe...
Survivors: Beating Breast Cancer
"It will never happen to me,"or, “What are the chances?” It’s the mantra of self-preservation: “Bad things happen to other people, right?” The fact is...
Philanthropy: Stories of Giving Back
By Christina Connally HonkonenPhotos: Dave Moore
Knoxville residents find a cause to fight for and don’t let go.
They feed a homeless man who has been o...
Feel Good Treatment
What do you think of when you think about going to a chiropractor? Like many people I admit to wondering if this type of treatment would really work f...Senior Living Options
I can’t count the times I’ve heard my mother say “I refuse to end up in a nursing home. Don’t even think about putting me in one.” But the reality is, when the time comes that she can no longer care f...
Viewpoints-October 2008
Knoxville Jazz for Justice
Photo: Erin Bernstein
HEALING A CULTURE THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC
Energetic music. Passionate people. A remarkable cause. Could you think of a better way to ...
Mintha Roach of United Way
Better known as CEO of the Knoxville Utility Board, Mintha Roach began her relationship with United Way of Knoxville when she was first employed. “I donated a percentage of my paycheck every mon...
October - Fashion: Scarves
Fashion
by Stephanie Napier
Photo: Dave Moore // Model: Stephanie Siegler
With fall right around the corner and the summer heat still lingering, it is easy to fall into a “What do I wear?” scenario ...
Shades of Orange
Serving as Women’s Athletics Director of the University of Tennessee for 25 years, Joan Cronan is a leader on campus and in the community. This summer she is serving the American Cancer Society as Co-...
Youth Sports Nutrition
YOUTH SPORTS NUTRITION
WHAT YOU NEED TO FUEL YOUR KIDS TO THEIR BEST PERFORMANCE
By Lee Murphy, MS-MPH, RD, LDN, Nutritionist, Knox County Health Department
There are countless benefits to being involved...
Football Genius
Football Genius
by Tim Green
Reviewed by Ethan Smith, age 11
It’s football time in Tennessee so Tim Green’s book FOOTBALL GENIUS looked like a good choice for this month’s review. The author, an eight ye...
Dining Out Peerless
By: Hannah Slaughter
Photos: Jimmy Chiarella
The first thing you notice when you walk through the doors at Peerless is the great atmosphere. Surrounded by chic, modern décor is truly unlike any other re...
Shopping For Spirits
At first glance, shopping for spirits is a simple task, and yet, it is often undertaken with almost reckless disregard for quality in deference to price or quantity. When shopping for wine, there are ...
A Giving Life
A magical chalet perched on a mountaintop overlooking Gatlinburg is a fairytale setting come to life. It is also where Dennis Bolze, a character in his own right, works to fulfill the needs and wishes...