Michelle Porter

This local mixologist and entrepreneur is canning cocktails for a cause. While pursuing a degree in microbiology at the University of Tennessee, Michelle found herself drawn to the world of craft cocktails and bartending. Now, just a
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The Knoxonomist

Dear Knoxonomist: Curious minds want to know. What are your New Year’s Resolutions? —Kathy from Karns Dear Kathy, In general, the Knoxonomist approves of New Year’s Resolutions. His study of humanity, mainly from a barstool at
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Electric Darling

With local favorites The Dirty Guv’nahs operating in semi-retirement, members Kevin Hyfantis and Cosmo Holloway found themselves penning songs in need of a home; enter Electric Darling. Eager to distance themselves from lead vocal duties,
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East Meets Knox

The South has a glorious culinary tradition. Growing up, there were never too many days that went by without cornbread, black-eyed peas, or something else distinctly regional. While it’s hard to beat mom’s home cooking, Knoxville is lucky
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Trials and Tribulations

Navigating Parenthood as a Single Parent When it comes to parenting most of us are relatively unprepared. We may know the basics from our experience with family or friends, or at least we think we know. But, for every parent I have ever
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From the Editor

Pincho was never supposed to be a part of our lives. As we returned home from our extended “Tour de Thanksgiving,” our house was dark and devoid of life. The dogs were at the sitter’s and a steady chorus of rain sang out across the gutters
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Campfire Cooking

Culinary creations that go beyond the marshmallow You don’t have to travel to the Smokies or even a local park to enjoy a meal al fresco—your backyard makes the perfect place to start. Campfire cooking is seemingly a way of the
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Political Money Talks

Out of both sides of its mouth—too much or not enough? The American public, news media, and political candidates themselves have something in common when it comes to money’s influence in politics: they’re consistently inconsistent.
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Mod Knox Home Design

Oly Cumpian and Greg Hayzen engineer a family- and planet-friendly home. When Oly Cumpian and Greg Hayzen bought their land near the Concord Yacht Club, they knew they wanted to design and build a house that reflected their experiences
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