November December 2020

On mornings I drive into town, when the weather is as clear and crisp as it was this morning, I see the mountains. I’ve never tired of seeing them for I am a child of the mountains. My family’s long history of living and dying in this…
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Seasons Innovative Bar & Grille chef pays attention to the details A formative moment in Deron Little’s development as a chef came on Page One of the 923-page Escoffier Cookbook. Under the heading “Basic Principles of Cookery,” M.…
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East Tennessee Children’s Hospital connects with families to help their children This past April, while many were settling in to COVID-19 quarantine, Josie Fellers was practicing for one of her biggest performances yet: auditions for…
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Jonathan Howe captures mountains' grandeur in oil landscapes Art has always been a big part of Jonathan Howe’s life. His passion first manifested itself in drawings and sketches when he was a boy growing up in Maryville, and, by the…
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Sundress Academy hosts visiting writers at Karns farmhouse Nestled into a verdant holler in the Karns area of Knoxville, you’ll find a small farmhouse surrounded by lush foliage and serenaded by the bleating of sheep, the buzzing of…
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How to stay toasty on the deck and in the elements As the temperatures drop and the need to keep our distance persists, the question on all of our minds is how to stay warm while still enjoying all that East Tennessee has to offer. For…
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"I’m the parent of a 6-year-old who’s worried whether Santa Claus will be able to deliver toys on Christmas Eve. What would you suggest I tell him?" -- Holly Dear Holly, The Knoxonomist knows Santa will be up against some tough odds…
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Politicians notice the rare letter that lands on their desk “Mr. Postman,” (said the politician), “look and see, is there a letter (from a constituent) in your bag for me?” Politicians may not sing it like the 1960s group the…
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Coloradans find retirement in Rarity Bay a welcome experience East Tennessee’s warm welcome brought Deb and Mike Held from their Colorado home to Rarity Bay, and it’s why they’re staying. Married 44 years, Mike and Deb met in college…
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Fun things you want to do in Knoxville Nov. 7-Jan. 3 | Smoky Mountain Christmas Dollywood turns on the charm of Christmas—and more than 5 million lights—for its annual holiday celebration. Enjoy award-winning shows, culinary goodies,…
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