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July August 2020

Coping with COVID

Pandemic’s far-reaching effects will linger over many aspects of life There is no question about the importance of social interaction. Many people who are doing their best to follow the safety guidelines surrounding COVID-19 are finding
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Bill Regas

Reflecting on more than 50 years of hospitality For decades, when a Knoxville resident was planning a special occasion, odds were the venue would be a longtime dining establishment on Gay Street: Regas Restaurant. Time has
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Neighborhood Spirit

Cazzy’s Corner Grill brings a lively take on classic American cuisine to Northshore Town Center Before the pandemic shutdown, Cazzy’s didn’t do much take-out. Rather, it made its name on relaxed business lunches, as an after-work
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The Law and ICE

Spangler protects citizens, enforces law by renewing agreement Some months ago, I was in a social media conversation with a then-city government official on the topic of illegal immigration. Liberal politically, he complained about
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New challenges

Cultural organizations strategize for a different future “Baptism by fire” is a phrase I’ve heard a few times too many during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. I started as general manager at Flying Anvil Theatre in February. On
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Building Joy

Knoxville furniture maker mixes modern vibe with traditional techniques You know when you walk past your very favorite painting, and you smile? That’s how Alex Jaynes wants his customers to feel about his furniture. “The function of
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‘Fur’-ever friends

It’s always a great time to adopt a shelter animal We may not be that happy about extra time at home, but our pets are! My two Great Pyrenees dogs, Bear and Lola, couldn’t believe their good fortune as coronavirus changed my work
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