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Fostering Hope Gala: 2026 Night of Worship

The Fostering Hope Gala, was an inspiring evening of generosity and purpose. Attendees enjoyed socializing and perusing silent auction items before dinner, entertainment and inspirational stories about the mission of Fostering Hope TN.

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2026 Spirit Award Dinner

he Spirit Award Dinner began in 2004 to recognize individuals who have supported the efforts of the McNabb Center and Helen Ross McNabb Foundation and have worked selflessly to improve lives in the East Tennessee community.

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Tremont Celebration at Marblegate Farm

Supporters of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont were invited to Marblegate Farm for a celebration and dinner al fresco.

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The Making of a Home

The Locascio’s home is not defined by a particular room, piece of furniture or address. It is the place where the family has spent more than a decade building a life together. Rachel and her husband, David, moved to Knoxville from Atlanta when his job with Tombras brought their family to East Tennessee.

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ViProfile: Diana Cantú

Meet Diana Cantú (pronounced: dee-YON-uh kahn-TOO). A self-described daddy’s girl, she followed her father Raul onto the golf course at six-years-old and has made a career out of the sport that he loved. 

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Blount County Unsung Heroes

For Lilli Teeter Brown, growing up as the oldest of seven children, her mother and father were her mentors. Her father served as a high school science teacher and coached football and basketball. He and her mother taught core values that would guide Brown throughout her life.

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September Issue

Editors Letter

September is always an exciting month at VIP Knoxville as we prepare for the many fall traditions and events that East Tennessee has to offer. But this year feels extra special as we celebrate our second annual 50 Under 50 issue. What began last year as a new opportunity to recognize some of the people making a difference across our community has quickly become a tradition I am proud to continue. 

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People and Places

Amy Buckner Chowdhry commits $2.5 million to Tremont, advancing plans for second campus

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont has received a $2 million lead gift from Amy Buckner Chowdhry toward construction of a new learning center on its second campus property in Townsend, the largest gift to date for the project. 

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People and Places

Holston Hills Country Club Welcomes Chef Andrew Cagle as Executive Chef

Holston Hills Country Club announces Chef Andrew Cagle has joined their team as the new Executive Chef! A Knoxville native who grew up in Monroe County, Chef Andrew brings more than 25 years of executive culinary experience to Holston Hills. A Johnson & Wales University-trained chef and longtime local favorite, Chef Andrew is well known throughout the East Tennessee restaurant community as a mentor, collaborator and friend to many.

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Designsensory's Tisha Clapp Elected President of AAF Knoxville

Designsensory is proud to announce that Tisha Clapp, Senior Media Operations Specialist, has been elected president of AAF Knoxville, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Her appointment reflects both her leadership within the advertising community and her longstanding commitment to advancing the marketing and communications profession throughout the Knoxville area. 

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FIRST FRIDAY

September 4, 2026

Location: Downtown Knoxville

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MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

September 4, 2026

Location: Ijams Nature Center

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ANNUAL BIG ORANGE FOOTBALL KICKOFF PARTY

September 4, 2026

Location: DICK'S House of Sport - 7600 Kingston Pike

Start time: 5:00 PM

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