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Lifestyle Letter September 2026

September 2026 PUBLISHER

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Dear Friends, We are so happy to welcome you to our September “Style” issue. This is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and the people who make Knoxville a place where thoughtful design and personal style flourish. In our feature on the inaugural Knoxville Design Summit, we take a closer look at the talented designers, architects, builders and creatives who are helping shape the spaces where we live. The summit is built around a simple idea: Knoxville already has incredible design talent, and bringing professionals and homeowners together creates opportunities for connection, education and collaboration. That same appreciation for meaningful spaces is reflected in “Timeless Style Starts Within,” where Rachael Sheridan explores the idea that the best homes are not defined by trends, but by the people who live in them. A home should tell a story through the colors, collections and details that feel personal. The most lasting designs are those that reflect your lifestyle and what you love. We also highlight Knoxville makeup artist Susan Bourdeau in “The Art of Effortless Beauty.” After more than two decades working in television, fashion and celebrity styling, Bourdeau has used her experience to create a beauty line focused on high-performance products and skin-conscious ingredients. Her story is a reminder that professional expertise can be shared beyond the spotlight, bringing confidence and quality to everyday routines. As you explore this issue, we also want to recognize the businesses and partners who make this magazine possible. Our advertising partners are an essential part of bringing these stories to life. Their support allows us to continue sharing the people, places and experiences that make our community unique. We encourage you to connect with and support these local businesses that invest in Knoxville and in the pages of our magazine. Throughout this issue, you’ll find a common thread: the importance of making choices that feel authentic. Whether it’s creating a home, developing a personal style or finding products that work for you, the best results come from expressing yourself. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the creativity, passion and community that make Knoxville such a wonderful place to call home. Go Vols! Warmly, AMY CAMPBELL & MARC ROCHELSON, EDITOR & PUBLISHER @KNOXVILLECITYLIFESTYLE

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On the Cover Brittney McIntyre Barb and Courtney Lee Martin, of Lee McIntyre Art Advisory, and Natalie Clayman, of Natalie Clayman Interior Design, announce the inaugural Knoxville Design Summit, to be held Nov. 13-14 at RT Lodge. Photography: Shawn Poynter

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Dogwood Arts Presents Artist Ashton Ludden Knoxville artist, educator and community builder Ashton Ludden will showcase intricate engravings, printmaking, drawing, sign painting and weaving from Sept. 4 to Oct. 23 at Dogwood Arts Gallery, 123 W. Jackson Ave. Founder of Relay Ridge, Ludden preserves traditional craft while fostering creative collaboration. First Friday receptions are Sept. 4 and Oct. 2 from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours are MondayFriday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit DogWoodArts.com.

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Markman’s Diamonds Open the Vault Sale Markman’s Diamonds invites shoppers to its ninth annual Open the Vault Sale, a three-day event set for Sept. 22-24. Discover exceptional fine jewelry and timeless designs with inventory offered at 70% off the sticker price. The highly anticipated annual sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire exquisite pieces at extraordinary values. For more information and event details, visit MarkmansDiamonds.com.

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Company Distilling Amburana Pre-Sale Company Distilling is offering whiskey enthusiasts an early opportunity to reserve its limited-release Amburana expression through a pre-sale. Aged with Amburana wood, the whiskey is expected to showcase warm, aromatic notes that set it apart from traditional releases. Designed for collectors and discerning gift-givers alike, the exclusive bottling is available in limited quantities. Those interested are encouraged to visit Company Distilling’s website to learn more and secure a bottle before the release sells out. CompanyDistilling.com.

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Hunley Shop at Unicoi County Apple Festival Hunley Shop will be at the Unicoi Apple Festival in Erwin Oct. 3-4, showcasing their new fall line alongside summer sale inventory. The boutique offers a curated selection of elevated, comfortable apparel and accessories with regional flair. Festival guests can shop Hunley Shop’s latest collections while enjoying one of the region’s annual celebrations of local vendors, food and Appalachian traditions. Learn more at HunleyShop.com.

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Knox Heritage Scruffy City Soirée Knox Heritage hosts its largest fundraiser of the year, the 2026 Scruffy City Soirée on Sept. 11 at The Mill & Mine, bringing together community leaders, businesses and preservation advocates for an evening supporting historic preservation. The event helps protect landmarks, invest in historic neighborhoods and expand preservation education through community grants. Guests will enjoy live music, food, a whiskey pull and live auction while celebrating Knoxville’s unique character. For tickets and information, visit KnoxHeritage.org.

Power of the Purse Benefiting CAC Mobile Meals Power of the Purse returns Sept. 17 to Bridgewater Place to support CAC Mobile Meals, helping provide nutritious meals, companionship and safety checks for more than 1,100 homebound seniors across Knox County each weekday. The annual event raises funds through ticket sales, auction items, purse and jewelry purchases, creating a fun experience for a meaningful cause. Knoxville City Lifestyle is proud to serve as a media sponsor. For tickets and information, visit KnoxCAC.org.

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Knoxville Cocktail Festival Raise a glass for a good cause at The Knoxville Cocktail Festival from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 18 at The Mill & Mine. Enjoy more than 20 signature cocktails crafted by distillers, live music, local food vendors, a mixology showcase and photo opportunities during this indoor-outdoor event. Proceeds benefit TennGreen, making every sip count while supporting conservation efforts across Tennessee. Learn more and purchase tickets at KnoxvilleFests.com/cocktailfest

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Plates for a Purpose Returns Students from Pellissippi State Community College's Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management program will partner with Chefs Drew McDonald and Kevin Green to offer the event on Sept. 29 at The Plaid Apron restaurant in Knoxville. Guests will enjoy a four-course dining experience, paired with fine wines while supporting scholarships, programs and opportunities for Pellissippi State students. For tickets and information, visit PSTCC.edu/foundation/plates-for-a-purpose.

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Real Good Gathering Join the Real Good Kitchen Foundation for the 2026 Real Good Gathering, an evening celebrating Knoxville’s diverse food culture through exceptional cuisine, inspiring stories and community connection on Oct. 1. The event supports the foundation’s mission of creating pathways for food entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses that strengthen communities. Guests will enjoy a dinner featuring Knoxville chefs, kitchen members and Food Business Incubator Program participants while celebrating the foundation's impact and future. For details, visit RealGoodKitchenFoundation.org.

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The Appalachian Homecoming ARTICLE BY KNOXVILLE CITY LIFESTYLE TEAM | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY CAMPBELL Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro hosted a sold-out crowd for their annual "Appalachian Homecoming" on Aug. 1. The event celebrated the building blocks of Appalachian culture with presentations on food, art, music, storytelling and farming. Chef Jeff Carter (executive chef of culinary operations, Oldham Hospitality) presented a “Culture through food” workshop on fermentation, jam making and pickling, and also created an Appalachian feast Saturday evening. Chef Hrant Arakelian, James Beard Award semifinalist and chef-owner of Nashville's Lyra, created a Saturday lunch of Modern Middle Eastern flavors cooked over an open fire. Photo ID: 1. Houston Oldham, Sharon Oldham, Sharon Benton and Darrell Benton discuss the vision behind their joint venture, the new Townsend restaurant Sharons’ Half Day Cafe. 2. A packed itinerary included seminars and experiences in art, food, music, farming and meaningful conversation. 3. Houston Oldham (vice president of operations, Oldham Hospitality), Peter Womack (director of facilities) and Charity Rutter (R&R Fly Fishing). 4. Chef Jeff Carter (executive chef of culinary operations, Oldham Hospitality) presented a “Culture through food” workshop. 5. Chef Hrant Arakelian: James Beard Award semifinalist and chef-owner of Nashville's Lyra, cooking lunch over live fire. 6. Farmer of heirloom "Hickory Cane" corn, Johnny Buchanan (@stonegroundmilling), described his heirloom corn and stoneground milling operation. 7. Chef Hrant Arakelian served a lunch of lettuce wraps with lamb cooked over live fire along with jeweled rice pilaf with dried fruits, fresh peas, turmeric and spices. 8. Artist and Fly Fishing Guide Ian Rudder led a drawing workshop “Fly on the Wall.” 9. Sean McCulloch and Steph Gunnoe of the band The Lonetones presented "Building Blocks of Appalachian Music."

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12th Annual Eighth of August Jubilee ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LESLIE WYLIE BATEMAN, INSIDE OF KNOXVILLE

The Beck Cultural Exchange Center marked Tennessee’s Eighth of August Emancipation Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, with its 12th Annual Jubilee at Covenant Health Park. Centered on the theme “Honoring Freedom and Celebrating Legacy,” the evening featured music, cultural reflection, community recognition and an on-field ceremony before the Knoxville Smokies took the field as the Knoxville Giants in tribute to Negro League baseball. The celebration brought history, culture and America’s pastime together as the Giants faced the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Photo ID:

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Announcing the Inaugural Knoxville Design Summit Co-Founders Brittney McIntyre Barb, Courtney Lee Martin, Natalie Clayman. Photo: Shawn Poynter

Elevating Knoxville’s Creative Identity as a Design-Forward City ARTICLE BY PATRICIA STORM BROYLES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN POYNTER, JEFF JONES, AARON INGRAM, BEN FINCH, HEATHER ANNE THOMAS

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It’s built on a simple idea: exceptional design is not coming to Knoxville. It’s already here. The inaugural Knoxville Design Summit, November 13-14, brings together local designers, architects, builders and other industry professionals with homeowners and other decision-makers actively investing in their spaces. The weekend of curated events, held at RT Lodge in Maryville, is designed to foster connection, education and collaboration. The summit opens with a welcome cocktail reception Friday evening for panelists, sponsors and guests. The program continues Saturday morning with a networking breakfast, followed by a ticketed panel discussion series for homeowners and buyers conducted by leading members of Knoxville’s design and build trade. A Q&A session follows the afternoon’s panel discussions. Co-founders of the summit are Natalie Clayman, Natalie Clayman Interior Design (NCID), a Knoxville-based full-service interior design studio known for its refined, layered approach to residential and commercial spaces; and Brittney McIntyre Barb and Courtney Lee Martin, Lee McIntyre Art Advisory (LMAA), building unique art collections by helping clients and designers navigate the process of collecting art. LMAA partners with worldwide institutions, galleries and artists to actively advance the arts through meaningful engagement, conversation and discovery. Friends, colleagues and creators of this joint design venture, Clayman, Barb and Martin are excited about the opportunity the summit offers to connect the homeowner community with the creative community of industry professionals who are shaping Knoxville’s built environment. All three design and art industry professionals are passionate about educating and empowering clients, which is a goal of the summit, while also fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and elevating Knoxville’s creative identity as a design-forward city. CONTINUED > S EP TEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / KN OX V I L L E

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Q. WHAT INSPIRED THIS EVENT?

Clayman: “One motivating factor for me came from driving past extraordinary estates being built in Knoxville today, the kind you’d see in Belle Meade in Nashville or Buckhead. Knoxville has amazing designers, architects and builders, but people aren’t really aware of the elite-level talent and resources we have here. They assume they must go to a bigger market to find the expertise we have in our professional community.” Barb: “I’ve known Natalie for five years, as friends and collaborators on several personal projects of mine. I’ve moved several times in our market, and Natalie has been that go-to design person for me. We trust each other completely and, through working together, developed this concept. Courtney and I agreed it would be a great partnership and fit and would complement both our businesses.” Martin: “The three of us are very like-minded, and the relationship Brittney and Natalie have built provides an incredible foundation for the summit. We immediately saw an opportunity to create the kind of meaningful engagement and exchange that is so important to Knoxville’s arts and design community.

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“Raising awareness of the caliber of talent in the market strengthens Knoxville’s design community, affording greater continuity, collaboration and better projects.” —Natalie Clayman. 22

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Natalie Clayman Interior Design. Photo: Ben Finch

The Knoxville Design Summit is designed to give people an insider’s perspective on the design talent and resources available in Knoxville. Brittney brings a uniquely valuable perspective—she works within the industry, but she has also experienced firsthand what it means to assemble a team and navigate a major renovation as a homeowner.” CONTINUED >

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Q. HOW ELSE CAN HOMEOWNERS BENEFIT?

Martin: “When you are talking about elite or high-end design services, whether it’s landscaping or building a home, or filling that home with artwork, it can all feel very intimidating. But connecting with people who know their craft so well provides education and helps clients understand how very approachable it all can be.” Barb: “So many Knoxville neighborhoods are older now, even in West Knoxville. Homeowners want to put their own stamp on their individual spaces, so it speaks to who they are. The summit can bridge the gap if they aren’t sure how to start, and educate them so they’re aware of resources at their fingertips. We’ll cover how all the vendors link together–when does one start and the next follow. Panel discussions will help clients feel confident about a project they perhaps didn’t feel was possible unless they hired someone really expensive from out of our market.” Clayman: “There are so many layers of talent in each professional trade. With builders, there are so many customer-facing positions. They’re all gifted in highly specialized areas of expertise. The summit will be an educational forum for clients and homeowners to learn how to put together and work with a customized team.”

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Q. WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF THE PANEL?

Martin: “The panel will address the impact and long-term value of thoughtful design decisions, the design process and how to engage the right project team and get an overview of what to expect when working with a design professional and building or renovating in the Knoxville market, from permitting to craftsman resources.” Barb: “We’ve put together a well-balanced panel from some of the leading firms in our professional community, acknowledged for their expertise, experience and standards of excellence. The networking opportunity for our audience to hear from these experts and have a transparent Q&A session is a natural outgrowth of building relationships with clients, getting to know them, learning how they want to express themselves and understanding what they want to get out of a project. Clayman: “By creating a direct connection between professionals and clients, the panel discussions and networking opportunities will empower homeowners to engage local firms with confidence. Raising the awareness of the caliber of talent in the market strengthens Knoxville’s design community as a whole, and affords the opportunity for greater continuity and collaboration and better projects.”

Q. WHAT ARE CREATIVE AND ECONOMIC GOALS?

Barb: “For industry professionals, the return on investment will be cultivating new clients who might never have known about their level of services and offer long-term project

opportunities. We are intentionally keeping the debut summit small and very intimate with the right clientele in the room—people who may be seeking, but not be aware of the high-end creativity we have right here, rather than assuming they need to go to Nashville or Atlanta.” Martin: “We want the summit to pull back the curtain and illuminate all of the layers that go into creating a beautiful space—from architecture and designed interiors, to art, craftsmanship and the people behind it all. Ultimately, we hope attendees leave inspired, informed and empowered to approach their own projects with a greater understanding of the possibilities and the process.” Clayman: “We are positioning the Knoxville Design Summit as an event that brings awareness to people who are new to the community, as well as those who have lived here longer, who are looking for the upscale services we offer as a professional community. We’re all on the same team, and we want to see Knoxville be the best it can be, to grow, develop and build beautiful projects.” Knoxville Design Summit Panelists: Natalie Clayman, Natalie Clayman Interior Design (NCID); Samantha Feuer, Norris Studio; Colton Thomas, F.E. Trainer Construction; Johnny Rhodes, Schmid & Rhodes; Rob Purvis, Purvis Builders; Sara Martin, Open Door Architecture; Shannon Roberts, Roberts Bohleber Interior Design; Scott Harrop, C.S. Harrop Architects. Knoxville Design Summit Corporate Sponsors: HomeChoice and Sierra Pacific Windows. For information on the program and a full list of sponsors: Instagram.com/KnoxvilleDesignSummit

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Annual Checkup: Business Edition Part 2 Your Contracts Are Your Business's Seatbelts

do not see coming. When that moment arrives, the contract is often the only thing standing between we had an understanding and we had an understanding a court will actually enforce. The best contracts are not the longest ones. They are the ones that answer the boring questions before anyone is angry enough to ask them. What happens if this is late. Who owns the work once it is finished. How do we walk away if this is not working. Skipping those questions does not make the risk disappear. It just means you will be negotiating them for the first time in the middle of a dispute, in front of a judge, instead of at a table with a business partner while everyone is still reasonable. This is exactly why your contracts belong on the same annual checklist as everything else. Tennessee contract law does not stand still, your vendors and clients change, and a template you built years ago may no longer reflect the way you actually do business today. A yearly review catches the outdated clause or the missing protection before it costs you in a dispute instead of a conversation.

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Every business owner has felt it. The contract sits redlined and unsigned while the deal is ready to move, and someone finally says lets just get started, we will paper it later. That instinct treats the contract like a speed bump, something slowing you down on the way .to the finish line. But a contract is not there to slow you down going in. It is there to protect you in the collision you did not see coming. Nobody puts on a seatbelt because they are planning to crash. You put it on because you do not get to choose when the other driver runs the light. The same is true in business. A vendor who suddenly cannot deliver, a client who disputes an invoice, or a partner who remembers the deal differently are the collisions you

Fast does not have to mean unprotected. The businesses that move quickly and safely are the ones that treat the contract as part of the deal, not an obstacle to it, and that revisit their agreements the same way they would check anything else worth protecting for the long haul. Remember that old saying from Part 1 that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and it applies just as much to the contracts your business runs on as it does to the agreements that govern it.

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The Carolyn Effect: How a TV Show Fixed My Boring Work Wardrobe

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I didn't expect a television show to overhaul my closet. But that's exactly what happened when Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette dropped on Hulu back in February, and I fell down a very specific rabbit hole. I came for the romance—that whirlwind, doomed, impossibly glamorous story of America's prince and the woman who never asked to be famous. But somewhere around the third episode, I stopped watching them and started watching her clothes. Here's the thing about Carolyn Bessette: she wasn't doing much. A white button-down, slip dress. Trousers that fit. Black, black and more black. She looked like the most poised woman in any room she walked into. No logos, no trends, no trying too hard. Just confidence in the plainest possible pieces. Then I looked at my own work wardrobe and felt a little deflated. My clothes weren't bad; I've never been a bad-clothes person. I was voted best dressed in high school, and getting dressed has always been something I cared about. But here's what nobody warns you about: the wake-up-and-go-to-work routine will flatten anyone. If you're on autopilot every morning, even a good wardrobe starts running on defaults. I hadn't lost my taste—I'd just stopped using it. Watching Carolyn, I realized I'd let my work clothes settle into a rut, reaching for the same rotation instead of actually choosing the way I used to. So, I did what any reasonable person does after being emotionally invested in a TV series: I made a list and went shopping (an investment, some might say). Here's what I took from her for the rest of us who have jobs and no connections to Calvin Klein. Find the silhouettes you know work for you. Carolyn seemed to have maybe four shapes she really trusted, and she wore them over and over again. That wasn’t limiting. It just meant she knew what worked. I’m

trying to get better about doing the same instead of convincing myself I need something completely different every time I shop. Let black do the work. Wearing all black to work doesn’t look like you’re trying too hard. It looks like you already made up your mind. It’s probably the easiest way to make an outfit feel intentional because, let’s be honest, everyone looks good in black. Stop chasing every trend. Carolyn’s outfits still look good thirty years later because she wasn’t constantly trying to wear whatever was new. Getting back into the habit of asking myself, “Will I still want to wear this in five years? Or even five months?” has talked me out of buying things that are trending in the moment. Fit matters more than almost anything else. Nothing Carolyn wore looked expensive because it was flashy. It looked expensive because it fit her perfectly. I’m pretty particular about not buying or keeping things that don’t fit right. But looking back at her style reminded me why it matters so much. Fit is usually the difference between looking styled and just looking dressed. It’s not the most exciting thing to focus on, but it probably makes the biggest difference. Carolyn’s style reminded me that getting dressed well doesn’t require more clothes, more trends or more effort. It requires knowing yourself well enough to make a decision and stick with it. In that way, it’s not all that different from a good financial plan: the goal isn’t to react to every new thing that comes along, but to make thoughtful choices you can feel confident in over time. PYA Waltman (“PYA”) is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about PYA’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2 and/or Form CRS, which is available upon request. PYA-26-54

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said Dr. Suzanne Rybczynski, Chief Medical Officer at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at UTHSC College of Medicine - Knoxville. The pediatric residency program, beginning in July 2027, will be a rigorous 36-month training program for eight physicians seeking to become licensed and board-certified pediatricians. Once established, it is expected to grow to 24 total residents annually. “This is an incredibly exciting partnership for the College of Medicine Knoxville’s Graduate School of Medicine. It provides an opportunity to train and develop new generations of pediatricians, many of whom will remain in East Tennessee to serve our pediatric patients and their families in our community,” said Dr. Jonathan S. Wall, Interim Dean of the UTHSC College of Medicine - Knoxville.

The program is not only investing in future pediatricians, but also in the health of the children in the community. Many community members and local organizations are getting involved by supporting program efforts, including naming opportunities within the program, state-of-the-art amenities and facilities and other philanthropic contributions. Axle Logistics has committed to naming the inaugural residency class, building on its longstanding partnership with the hospital and support of numerous initiatives. “The pediatric graduate medical education program at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is a tremendous example of what can be accomplished when healthcare, education, and community partners come together around a shared vision,” said Ali Fraley, Vice President of Learning and Development at Axle Logistics. “Axle is proud to support this effort as it creates a pipeline of highly skilled pediatric physicians, expands access to exceptional care, and strengthens the long-term health of the communities we serve. We are honored to play a role in helping establish a legacy of excellence for future generations.” Every investment in the pediatric graduate medical education program helps shape the next generation of pediatricians, while strengthening children's healthcare in East Tennessee and beyond. To learn more, visit DollyChildrens.org or contact Development at Jennifer.Lamb@DollyChildrens.org.

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“Westcliff” mansion, still from Snow White (1940) film by Mildred Keister Dennis

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Like any city, Knoxville has no shortage of unique and historic houses that were unfortunately lost to fire, demolition or neglect. There weren't many structures in the world quite like the Vendome or Westcliff mansion, while Logan Temple was an excellent example of a late 19th-century church, designed by one of Knoxville’s most prominent architects. Only recently, a fairly nondescript downtown parking garage stimulated robust conversations about historic preservation throughout the city. These images from the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection, and one film still from the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, offer glimpses of classic Knoxville structures now gone but not likely to be forgotten any time soon. “Westcliff ” mansion Knoxville industrialist and inventor Weston Fulton built his mansion, which he called "Westcliff," in 1928 at 5709 Lyons View Pike. Architect Charles Barber designed the ornate, multifaceted complex, which referenced many periods of Spanish and Italian architecture. So fantastic was the mansion's design, it was used as a castle in local filmmaker Mildred Keister Dennis' 1940 live-action "Snow White" film, from which this 16mm frame is taken. A few photographs of the mansion

Historic etching, Beaver & Hoffmeister, architects, Knoxville, 1887, from the American Journal of Commerce, Vol. XVII, No. 28, December 1903.

circulate, but most are in black and white. This is a rare color view of the mansion. Very few glimpses of the mansion’s interior are known to exist, but another film in color at the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound gives a sense of what the house looked like inside just three years before it would be demolished. Fulton died in 1946, and the mansion slowly fell into disrepair. In 1967, the house was demolished to develop Westcliff condominiums. The original gatehouse and the pool are the only parts of the original mansion that survive. Logan Temple A.M.E. Zion Church Knoxville's A.M.E. Zion Church was founded in 1865, and the cornerstone for Logan Temple was laid Sunday, November 22, 1885, at the corner of Marble Alley and Reservoir. The latter street would soon become Commerce Avenue, and a small strip of it remains today. Architect Joseph F. Baumann designed the structure, and L.C. Waters remodeled and expanded the church in 1911, including the addition of brick veneer. In this damaged glass plate image, ladders are visible leaning against the side of the building, and some of the stained glass windows are only partially installed. A note on the back of the photo, “Logan Temple for Galyon,” suggests

Logan Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 108 Commerce Ave., Knoxville, Tenn., circa 1911, Thompson Brothers Photographers

local construction company Johnson and Galyon was contracted for the remodeling, and documented their work in progress. A photograph of the church with completed restoration can be viewed at the McClung Digital Collection. Frederick Douglass was known to visit the church at least once, likely in 1892, around the time he gave his lecture “SelfMade Men” at Staub’s Opera House. The church suffered a devastating fire in 1954, was condemned in 1958, and finally razed in August 1964. Today the site is occupied by Marble Alley Lofts at the corner of Commerce and Charles Place. The Vendome Apartment House The Vendome building stood at 417 W Clinch St., what today is a surface parking lot on the corner of Walnut and Clinch. W.J. Berg opened the six-story hotel on January 25, 1890, advertised as having many modern amenities, including hydraulic elevators, hot and cold water throughout the building, and boasting "Knoxville's only fire escape!" Rooms were $2.00, $2.50 or $3.00. The Vendome's hotel rooms eventually became long-term apartments. What is particularly interesting about the Vendome is that no photographs capturing it in its full glory are known to survive. As it was hemmed in by other buildings on a narrow, crowded street, it was likely difficult to take a good photograph of the building in its entirety. Parts of the building, including its spire, make appearances in other images of downtown Knoxville at the time, but until CONTINUED > S EP TEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / KN OX V I L L E

Historic photograph of the Pryor Brown Building, April 1935, by Thompson Brothers Photographers.

a photograph is discovered, this architectural rendering published in the American Journal of Commerce is the best idea we have of what the Vendome might have looked like. The building was demolished in 1942. Like Westcliff, which stood for less than four decades, it seems a rather short lifespan for such an extravagant structure. Caption of image: The Vendome Apartment House. Leon Beaver, Architect. (Historic Illustration: Beaver & Hoffmeister, Architects, Knoxville. 1887). From the American Journal of Commerce. Vol. XVII, No. 28. December 1903. Pryor Brown Building It might seem odd that people would be nostalgic for a parking garage, but Pryor Brown held a special place in Knoxville’s memory. Drawing upon his experience as a horse-riding mail carrier, Pryor Brown originally built a livery stable at the corner of Church and Prince (later renamed Walnut) in the 1880s. As automobile ownership and usage grew,

Historic financial statement from Pryor Brown Livery, Feed and Hitch Stables, 1889.

Brown built an 18,000-square-foot 400-car-capacity parking garage on this site in the late 1920s. The bottom floor hosted retail establishments and Brown’s parking, car rental and cab offices, while the top three floors were used for valet parking. Two “gold bricks” were supposedly embedded in the structure and served as a local point of interest for decades. The building gradually fell into disrepair over the years, but was actually in use as a garage into 2013, with several businesses still operating on the ground floor. Plans to convert the building into a mixed-use retail and apartment complex never materialized, and the building was demolished in 2025 amidst a good deal of concern and controversy. In its final years, the Pryor Brown building became an eyesore to some and a battered but charming relic to others. Downtown dwellers and workers would often sneak a peek into the dilapidated building through broken windows as they walked past, or catch a whiff of the strong musty smell produced by years of rain pouring into the roofless building.

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Knox Heritage Executive Director Christine Cloninger, a Fountain City resident and co-chair of her historic neighborhood association, explains, “I just can’t get away from preservation.” With a passion inspired by a grandmother who loved sharing stories about Knoxville, Cloninger adds, “You don’t have to be a long-time resident to appreciate why Knoxville is so special. As preservationists, we think the places that make Knoxville unique are what draw people to want to live here.” Q. What is the Scruffy City Soirée? The Scruffy City Soirée, held September 11 at The Mill & Mine, is our largest annual fundraiser, bringing together community leaders, businesses and preservation advocates. It’s our signature event with amazing food and music, a whiskey pull and live auction, and Preservationist of the Year award.

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Knox Heritage Staff, Seated (L–R): Julie Hancock and Hollie Cook. Standing (L–R): Christine Cloninger and Erin McIntyre.

.Our 2026 recipient is The Courtland Group. Founder Jeffrey Nash was a pioneer, taking risks on buildings when downtown Knoxville looked very different. We’re excited to honor their legacy of looking beyond downtown and making the first preservation investments in historic buildings, helping spark revitalization in surrounding neighborhoods. As far as impact, the Soirée is the cornerstone of our fundraising, Knoxville’s biggest night for preservation that allows us to do our work the other 364 days of the year. Q. What is Knox Heritage’s work in 2026? When I started five years ago, we asked the community, “What are you grateful for in the work we’ve done? What do you want us to do now?” The feedback was preservation for everyone. Too often, preservation has a reputation for being exclusive and only for certain neighborhoods. Instead of “capital P Preservation” of landmark buildings and main street properties, it meant shifting to “lowercase p preservation,” which we took to heart to broaden the impact of our work for more places and more people. Starting in the 1990s through the Vintage Properties Fund, Knox Heritage purchased blighted houses, restoring and selling them one at a time to then reinvest

Historic Westwood, home to Knox Heritage offices

Grant recipients, Jesica and Wes Breitenbach.

The signature event of the year, the Scruffy City Soirée features a live auction and whiskey pull.

“Knox Heritage wants to be the amplified voice for preservation, which, yes, is about buildings, but is really about people.” —Christine Cloninger. the proceeds into another property. But as trends and tastes shifted, more people, especially families, sought out older neighborhoods because of walkability, proximity to downtown and other factors that make a place feel like home. More people were already living in and restoring homes and small businesses in storefronts in older neighborhoods. How could we support them? When the Knoxville housing market changed with so many new people moving in, we reassessed investing such a large portion of funding into one project at a time. We launched our Community Preservation Grants program in 2024—our 50th anniversary marking when our founders saved the Bijou Theatre from being razed for a parking lot. It gives grants to homeowners and small business owners in older neighborhoods across our community to support their preservation efforts. It’s had a wonderful impact. Instead of CONTINUED > S EP TEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / KN OX V I L L E

The Scruffy City Soirée held Sept.11 at The Mill & Mine is Knox Heritage’s largest annual fundraiser.

buying, restoring and selling one property at a time, we’ve given out 30 grants totaling more than $135,000 in the past three years. The program fulfills the demand for preservation for everyone, impacting more neighborhoods and more people who knit the fabric of their community together. Now that we have before-and-after stories, we’re getting more investments from outside sources, not just our own funding, to distribute funds to our neighbors. It’s so inspiring to review applications and see all the projects and how much people care about their homes and businesses. Q. How else do you support these home and business owners? Feedback on challenges locating preservation resources and information (a contractor with older building expertise or design guidelines for a certain neighborhood) led to our creation of an online Preservation Directory (free to list and access) with lists of builders, tradespeople, realtors, landscapers, interior designers, etc., with experience with older homes. Our online Preservation Toolkit, an FAQ for all things preservationist, also connects people with agencies like the Tennessee Historical Commission. Q. Tell us about Westwood. Historic Westwood, the ancestral home of John Lutz and artist Adelia Armstrong Lutz, remained in the Lutz family until 2009 before the Aslan Foundation generously donated the property to Knox Heritage in 2013. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s one of seven Historic House Museums in Knoxville, and the only house museum in Tennessee in the national program, Historic Artists’ Home & Studios through the National

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Trust for Historic Preservation. People tour from every state and many countries. It’s a tangible representation of a preservation project for a house adapted to a new use 136 years later. Q. How can people get involved? People can sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop on free educational workshops, opportunities to volunteer and social activities (ticketed events like Suppers and Such). Memberships start at $5 monthly (age 39 and under) and go as high as anyone cares to give. Our small staff of four is incredibly grateful for all our volunteers, our growing membership and our hard-working board of directors. Q. What else would you want the community to know? We maintain ongoing conversations about the value of community investment in historic buildings and neighborhoods. In our advocacy for fragile sites—reaching out to property owners, neighborhood groups, civic and business leaders and local developers—we communicate that preservation is not an obstacle but an opportunity. Investing in preservation provides economic vitality, contributes to our sense of place and defines Knoxville’s identity as being special, unique and vibrant because those historic buildings survived and serve new purposes. People have to care for preservation to be actionable in a community. What really connects us to places is the stories connected to those places, and the stories link us back to the people who came before us and will come after us if we are faithful stewards. KnoxHeritage.org.

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The Art of Effortless Beauty How Knoxville’s Susan Bourdeau Bridges Hollywood Glamour and Everyday Skincare In the fast-paced worlds of television, high fashion and celebrity styling, a makeup artist's reputation builds entirely on trust, precision and longevity. For over two decades, Knoxville-based professional makeup artist and stylist Susan Bourdeau has been behind some of the most recognizable faces and networks. Yet, while her career regularly takes her across the country to bustling production sets and high-profile photo shoots, her ultimate mission remains deeply personal: bringing that same level of professional-grade, skin-loving luxury to everyday consumers. Bourdeau’s extensive resume reads like a directory of entertainment royalty. Her talent and integrity have made her an in-demand professional for major networks, including ABC, HGTV, TLC and more, alongside iconic music and sports mainstays like MTV and Sports Illustrated. Whether she is prepping Dolly Parton and her sisters for the cameras, styling Hollywood veterans like Billy Bob Thornton and Ashley Judd, or ensuring sports icons like Peyton Manning and Danica Patrick look camera-ready under studio lights, Bourdeau operates at the highest level of her craft. Her editorial and retail styling portfolios are equally distinguished, boasting work for premier publications like Glamour and Harper’s Bazaar, alongside retail giants such as Dillard’s and Belk.

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However, spending twenty years in the industry also exposed Bourdeau to a recurring problem: the lack of high-quality, dependable cosmetics that perform under pressure without taking a toll on the skin. On-set environments, harsh studio lighting and long hours of wear frequently left clients dealing with irritation and breakouts from subpar ingredients. Driven by a desire to bridge the gap between heavy-duty camera performance and healthy skincare, Bourdeau took matters into her own hands. In 2012, she channeled her decades of practical, hands-on expertise into launching her own signature line: Susan Bourdeau Makeup and Skin Care. “I was tired of products that didn’t work,” Bourdeau says. “Makeup and skin care products that didn’t do what they promised. That didn’t offer coverage.”

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Her main objective was simple: create high-performance cosmetics and skin care available at reasonable prices, using only the best possible ingredients from highly reputable suppliers. “But mostly, I was tired of products that contained harmful chemicals. So, I created a line of clean cosmetics and skin care that was plant-based and free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates and animal cruelty.” Bordeau believes that what sets her makeup line apart in a crowded beauty marketplace is an unwavering commitment to clean, ethical formulations and made-in-the-USA products.

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As an interior designer, a question I frequently get asked is, “What are the current trends or styles in home design today?” After 16 years creating beautiful spaces, the answer is: good design is timeless. Think of the Biltmore. It’s far from using the latest trends, but the rooms within are all beautiful and stylish even today. The rooms were cohesive, planned out and styled with a vision based on each inhabitant to the tiniest detail. That being said, there will always be “trends,” but a room with a beautiful color palette, wellplanned space and accessories will always be timeless!

If you are seeking a truly timeless style for your home, you should look within. What colors are in your closet? Where have you traveled that inspired you? What is your lifestyle? The answers have more in common than you might think. With the answers you find within, you’ll have the vision to make a timeless home in your style. The great thing about the design today is that the options are truly endless to help achieve your dream room. That being said, here are the top three “trends” at the moment that help with achieving “timeless style.” 1) Variety. There are elements of all types of styles on the market right now. It’s no longer simply one or two styles that you are forced to select from. Today, you can truly select what you like and surround yourself with what you love. 2) Color. All colors are back! If you gravitate to a color, there’s a way to make it work for you in your home. All colors can be timeless if used with the right amount of saturation and in the right proportions with the rest of the palette. Creating a design that reflects the colors you love and are uniquely you is timeless and filled with style. 3) Character. There’s less of a desire to simply have what everyone else has in their home, or to create a space that feels like you walked into a retail store. Today, it’s about embracing your uniqueness and personality. The details make the space. So, feel free to add architectural and fabric trim to your home. Let your home be an extension of you and your family and tell your story. Achieving a great design can be done to look timeless and unique by looking within and answering some of the questions above; it’s all about you!

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Of course, style only goes so far if a purse is impractical. The best bags are the ones that fit real life. A roomy tote helps someone move from work meetings to errands without missing a beat. Even a small clutch has a purpose for evenings out when only the essentials matter. Fashion trends may change every season, but the role of a purse stays the same. It adapts while still serving a purpose. That’s why people often invest in bags they truly love. A good purse is dependable, but it also can make a fashion statement. In many ways, a purse is one of the few accessories that people use every single day. It carries necessities, reflects personal style, and can completely change the tone of an outfit. Whether bold and eye-catching or simple and understated, a purse proves that fashion and function can exist beautifully together.

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POWER OF THE PURSE® An Evening of Fashion, Philanthropy and Community Supporting Homebound Knox County Seniors Through Mobile Meals

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Few events bring together style, community and compassion quite like Power of the Purse®. Returning Thursday, Sept. 17, this signature fundraiser for CAC Office on Aging invites guests to enjoy an evening of shopping and dining and giving back while making a meaningful difference for homebound seniors. Hosted at Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, the event begins at 4:45 p.m., followed by the always-popular Purse Madness at 6 p.m. Guests can browse hundreds of handbags at exceptional prices, enjoy dinner and dessert prepared by Rothchild Catering, discover new and vintage treasures in the Penny Bandy Jewelry Corner and bid on unique items during a silent auction featuring local businesses. While the purses and jewelry draw a crowd, the mission makes the evening truly memorable. Proceeds support Mobile Meals, a program that delivers nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks to more than 1,100 homebound seniors throughout Knox County every weekday. Each ticket purchased, purse selected and auction bid

helps older adults remain safe, nourished and connected. The Mobile Meals program delivers hot, nutritious midday meals Monday through Friday, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, to more than 1,100 homebound, isolated seniors ages 60 and older across Knox County who cannot cook for themselves. Meals are delivered by a dedicated volunteer network, helping seniors maintain their health, independence and quality of life at home. By combining reliable meal service with regular in-person contact, Mobile Meals helps seniors stay safe, reduce isolation and continue living with dignity in their own homes. Knoxville City Lifestyle is honored to serve as a media sponsor for Power of the Purse® 2026 and support an event that reflects the generosity and spirit of our community. We hope you’ll join us for an evening where every purchase helps make a lasting impact. For tickets: KnoxSeniors.org/events/ power-of-the-purse-2026.

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The Amber Hour BOURBON, THREE WAYS Bourbon carries a certain mystique: dim lighting, hushed tones, a vocabulary all its own. Cut through it and here's what you'll actually find: a spirit that does more with three ingredients than most bottles manage with ten. Shaken with lemon and honey, it goes bright. Stirred with bitters over one good cube, it turns deep and unhurried. Add vermouth and a proper cherry, and you've got the drink that's been quietly holding up hotel bars for a century. One good bottle, a few minutes, a comfortable chair. Everything else is just details.

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ONE BOTTLE, THREE DRINKS The Thyme-Honey Smash The easiest pour if you're new to bourbon INGREDIENTS: • 2 oz bourbon • ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice • ½ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water) • 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs, plus one to garnish • Large ice sphere or cube To make: Press the thyme gently in the bottom of a shaker (enough to wake up the oils, not enough to shred it). Add bourbon, lemon, honey syrup, and ice. Shake hard, strain over a large ice sphere, and finish with a thyme sprig and a strip of lemon peel. Honey syrup keeps for two weeks in the fridge and improves nearly every whiskey drink it touches.

The Old Fashioned Four ingredients. That's the drink. INGREDIENTS: • 2 oz bourbon • ¼ oz demerara or simple syrup • 2–3 dashes aromatic bitters • Large ice cube • Orange peel, to garnish To make: Stir bourbon, syrup, and bitters with ice for a full 30 seconds (longer than feels reasonable — the dilution is part of the recipe). Strain over one large cube. Pinch the orange peel skin-side down over the drink so the oils mist across the surface, run it around the rim, and drop it in. Demerara syrup, two parts raw sugar to one part water, brings a toffee depth that plain sugar can't reach. Classic: orange peel only. Dressed up: add a brandied cherry alongside the peel for a little sweetness and color.

Speak Bourbon Like You Mean It THE WHISKEY AISLE READS LIKE A SECRET HANDSHAKE. HERE'S THE QUICK TRANSLATION. • Wheated: softer, sweeter, leans toward baked goods. • High-Rye: more pepper, more spice, more backbone. • Single Barrel: one barrel, one personality, quirks included. • Bottled-in-Bond: one distillery, four years minimum, 100 proof. • Finished: aged a second time in port, sherry, or rum casks.

The Manhattan The drink that built a century of hotel bars. INGREDIENTS: • 2 oz bourbon • 1 oz sweet vermouth • 2 dashes aromatic bitters • Cocktail cherry, to garnish To make: Stir everything with plenty of ice until the mixing glass frosts over, then strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a real cocktail cherry (dark, rich, worth every penny of the jar). Park the coupe in the freezer while you stir. A warm glass undoes thirty seconds of careful work in about a minute. S EP TEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / KN OX V I L L E

BUCK & A HALF COCKTAIL The Buck & A Half is a light and refreshing cocktail, combining the warm flavors of bourbon and maple syrup with the citrus notes of lime and ginger to make it perfect for transitional weather. With roots in Nashville, Tennessee, Belle Meade Bourbon reflects the state’s long whiskey tradition with a profile that balances warmth, spice and sweetness. Notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak and baking spice give the bourbon depth, while a subtle fruitiness adds dimension to the finish. Those qualities make Belle Meade a natural fit for the Buck & A Half, a cocktail that brings bourbon into a lighter, more refreshing setting. The drink pairs the bourbon’s warmth with maple syrup, lime and ginger, creating a balance of rich, sweet and bright flavors. Citrus from the lime cuts through the maple’s sweetness, while ginger adds a gentle, lively spice that complements the bourbon. The result is a cocktail that feels particularly suited to transitional weather, when evenings can call for something with warmth but still benefit from a refreshing finish. The Buck & A Half offers a different way to appreciate bourbon, allowing its familiar caramel and spice notes to mingle with the brightness of citrus and the subtle sweetness of maple. The Buck & A Half is available at all Aubrey’s locations, making it an easy choice for a casual dinner, an evening with friends or a seasonal toast to the changing weather. Ingredients: • 1.5 ounces Belle Meade Bourbon • ¾ ounce Maple Syrup • ¾ ounce Lime Juice • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters • Ginger Beer Instructions: Pour Belle Meade Bourbon, maple, lime and bitters in a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into double rocks glass over ice. Top up with Ginger Beer and give a quick stir with a straw before garnishing with lime.

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Blount Mansion's Semiquincentennial Celebration Lectures Blount Mansion | 6:00 PM Dr. Josh Dunn will speak on the constitutional architecture designed by the Framers to protect liberty through diffused authority. Sponsored by the Colonial Dames for America’s 250th anniversary, the lecture explores why a self-governing republic relies on informed citizens. BlountMansion.org. SE PT E M BE R 1 0 T H

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106th Annual Tennessee Valley Fair Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center | 8:00 AM Tennessee Valley Fair is dedicated to showcasing the heritage, agriculture and arts of East Tennessee. The fair is family-friendly with rides, games, food, concerts and a variety of exhibitions September 11-20; times vary by day. Tickets are available online and at the gate. TnValleyFair.org. SE PT E M BE R 1 1 T H

Art Fest - "A Tribute to America" Farragut Community Center | 9:00 AM Bring your budding artist to this free event, sponsored by the Farragut Arts & Beautification Committee, to enjoy a variety of art stations and crafts. All ages are welcome. VisitFarragut.org. SE PT E M BE R 1 2 T H

Greater Knoxville Heart Walk Covenant Health Park | 8:00 AM By joining or donating to the Heart Walk, you support lifesaving CPR training and vital research that brings health and hope to communities. Heart.org. SE PT E M BE R 1 2 T H

Music at Montvale Montvale’s Natural Amphitheater | 5:30 PM Music at Montvale returns to its historic 354-acre property, featuring The Driftboat Cowboys. This free benefit includes food trucks, beer and a silent auction, with proceeds supporting Harmony’s therapeutic camps and preservation efforts. RSVP: HarmonyFamilyCenter.org.

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Knoxville Cocktail Festival The Mill and Mine | 6:00 PM Enjoy an evening of cocktails, community and twilight vibes featuring 20-plus signature distiller-crafted drinks, local food vendors, a mixology showcase, DJ music, indoor-outdoor festivities and photo opportunities perfect for sipping, socializing and unforgettable memories together. Tickets at KnoxvilleFests.com. SE PT E M BE R 1 9 T H

The Summer Sessions The Museum of Appalachia | 6:00 PM The final 2026 Summer Sessions free outdoor concert at the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tenn., features live music from Shawn Camp, Verlon Thompson and Madelyn Tallent. TheSummerSessions.com. SE PT E M BE R 2 0 T H

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Bach & Bluegrass Bijou Theatre | 2:30 PM Experience an unforgettable afternoon at the Bijou Theatre as conductor Aram Demirjian and mandolin virtuoso Jeff Midkiff perform Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, O’Connor’s Appalachia Waltz, and Higdon’s Mandolin Concerto in a captivating blend of classical and bluegrass traditions. Tickets: KnoxvilleSymphony.com. SE PT E M BE R 2 7 T H

Green Thumb Gala Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum | 5:00 PM The Green Thumb Gala, the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum’s largest fundraiser, brought the community together for an elegant evening featuring dinner, entertainment, auctions and celebration—raising vital support to help the Garden flourish for years to come. Tickets: KnoxGarden.org.

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