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Cityview Editor Rebecca Whalen began working with Cityview back in 2014, then as the publication's Managing Editor. She later moved back to New York State, but continued to write about and remain connected to Knoxville, her former home. Today, as Cityview's Editor, she is thrilled to once again share the stories of East Tennessee with readers. When not working, Whalen spends her days with her husband and two children on outdoor adventures.

Around Town

Reba Returns

Rebecca Whalen
Reba McEntire returns to the Thompson-Boling Arena on January 29 at 8 p.m. after postponing her tour last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But to the delight of East Tennessee fans, McEntire announced back in October that she would be…
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Music

Jim Brickman

Rebecca Whalen
Behind the music with 'America's New Romantic Piano Sensation' If you’ve ever seen him on stage, you know that Jim Brickman is a light hearted performer. He appears genuinely happy to be there, happy to share his music with the…
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Features

Tim Chandler

Rebecca Whalen
He never thought of becoming a nonprofit executive, but after 22 years with Scripps Networks, Tim Chandler found himself at a crossroads, where he could choose his next chapter. The position at Friends of the Smokies enables him to help…
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Features

Erika Brown

Rebecca Whalen
Erika Brown has a lot to be proud of, but she is nowhere near done. With both silver and bronze Olympic medals to call her own and world travels under her belt as an international athlete, this 23-year-old is inspiring other female…
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Features

Jonathan Miller

Rebecca Whalen
First and foremost an artist, Knoxville architect Jonathan Miller grew up with an appreciation for old structures that served a purpose. His early experiences in commercial architecture led him to understand who he wanted to be: a…
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Features

The Showcase Home

Rebecca Whalen
Mike Stevens and C3 Studio pair up to create a family sanctuary Pulling off of Pellissippi Parkway into the Northshore Town Center, it’s not hard to understand why people love it here so much. A short exit off the highway leads you to…
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Arts

Finding the Sublime

Rebecca Whalen
Alex Smith shares the beauty of life through oil paintings In early October, Knoxville native Alex Smith wandered through a First Friday crowd at the Emporium. His first local show since moving back to Knoxville in early 2019,…
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