January February 2023

Two years into the #WFH reality, Knoxville companies report what works—and what doesn’t There have been innumerable articles written about remote work, or #WFH as it is usually abbreviated. These range from a breathless enthusiasm about…
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Managing Your Investments in Uncertain Times Overall, 2022 has been a tough year for global investors. Stocks have been particularly volatile, with big price swings attributable to the potential for additional interest rate hikes by the…
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U.S. Army veteran Don Eklund reflects on his service amidst the flames of Vietnam Some of the most vivid stories from the Vietnam era center on events long after the din of battle has faded. They reveal glimpses into a soldier’s…
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Horse Haven nurtures abused and neglected horses — and the people who love them When Ashley Ford arrives for a day of work at Horse Haven, she knows she is at a place of peace. “My favorite thing is when I walk in, everyone greets me,”…
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Preparation, practice, and planning has this budding artist on the fast-track to stardom I’ve known Emily and her family for many years now. I can recall sitting down to dinner with them about five or six years ago wondering who would…
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How will you fare when you reach the final judgment? I’ve been attending far too many funerals lately. If this keeps up, there won’t be anybody left for me to play with. Fellow lawyers, golfing partners, teammates, neighbors, and…
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You know them, you love them, you can’t live without… their FOOD! Dolly, Guy, Trevor, Blake, Paula, Drew, and Peyton all have local eateries and hangouts that have been swarmed with customers all hoping to get a peak at the…
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Oysters on the half shell and signature cocktails bring NOLA to Market Square The French poet Léon-Paul Fargue wrote, “Eating oysters is like kissing the sea on the lips.” Knoxville’s only raw bar, The Brass Pearl, opened on Market…
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If you frequent Americana or Bluegrass festivals across the country, then it's likely you've heard and seen the performances of East Tennessee's own Alex Leach Band. While he is only in his 30s, Alex has actually been working in the…
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Head Coach Rick Barnes has increased the offensive pace and given his Vols the green light. How can Tennessee ever repay the favor done by the University of Texas when it inexplicably let Rick Barnes go in 2015? In his seven seasons at…
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