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Susan Alexander is a freelance writer and editor, voracious reader, avid gardener, frequent traveler and pretty fair cook. She and her husband dote on their three grown kids and their perfect granddaughter.

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Plants with a Purpose

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Native species help restore habitats and support the life that relies on them The pawpaws growing in Avi Askey’s yard help to feed the family in the house. And the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly, Tennessee’s state butterfly, relies on it…
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Joy of Discovery

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Lil Clinard delights in exploring through art If Lil Clinard faces a new challenge, get out of the way. She’ll jump in with both feet. Though she spent her career in technology, her retirement has been absorbed in art. “The advice…
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10 Years of Big Ears

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Big Ears Founder Ashley Capps talks with Cityview as the 10th festival approaches Described by The New York Times as “one of the world’s greatest music bashes,” the Big Ears Festival returns March 30-April 2 for its 10th celebration in…
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“Yes, And….”

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CEO moves United Way beyond fundraising to help address Knoxville’s most pressing needs A 27-foot Airstream trailer provided a cool spot for new moms to nurse their babies during a World Breastfeeding Day event hosted by the Knox…
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Dyeing to Create

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Debbie Alley transfers nature to fabric for abstract botanical prints Where nature and science and art collide is where Debbie Alley’s creations live. The silk scarves, linen napkins and wall art she makes begin with a walk in the…
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