2019

Travel with ease to the Eastern Hemisphere by experiencing the 6th Annual Knoxville Asian Festival on August 25. Attendees of all ages can stamp their festival passport at booths located in Knox Epcot, which will offer a taste or…
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The stench of a property tax increase can not be ignored There are three reasons why city and county leaders typically flee property taxes like a skunk chasing them down the street: property owners hate them, voters hate them, and they…
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A look into the lives of sporting dogs It all starts with the right pup, and then lots and lots of training. A field trial or hunt test champion is definitely not your ordinary dog who likes to play fetch. Hunt tests and field trials are…
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The trend of turning a drinkable smoothie into an edible bowl has quickly grown in popularity. New to the idea? The difference is that these smoothies tend to be of a thicker consistency (a.k.a. more filling) and may include chia seeds,…
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Often I have found that no matter how hard I work that I’m unable to accomplish my objectives, even though I’ve set aside personal comforts and ignored proper life balance. The Bible says, “Lazy people want much but get little, but those…
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Local fishing legend Ott DeFoe proves that persistence pays off big time. According to Ott DeFoe, the key to staying humble and grateful is giving God the glory for the talents and opportunities He has given him. For one afternoon,…
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It's About Thyme It was a magical evening. Seven great chefs, eight wonderful wines, a delightful three-piece jazz ensemble, and close to 300 happy guests sampling it all. Representatives of The Chairman’s Club, in their brightly colored…
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U.S. Army Captain Michael Trost’s Path to the Farm The hilltop house of Michael and Stephanie Trost in Maryville is in transition. They are slowly cleaning out, packing, and preparing to sell the Maryville property in order to realize…
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On a hot summer afternoon, I don’t want to contemplate cooking dinner over a hot stove. Instead, a fresh-picked salad or a sandwich made with hunks of big, earthy tomato sounds inviting. So I head to the farmers’ market down the road to…
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Anthony Ploof – The Drawing Room at The Tennessean With 15 years of culinary excellence, Anthony Ploof is already setting the bar high in Knoxville.  His former position as chef de cuisine at a luxury resort and spa in Vermont prepared him…
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