It’s déjà vu in 2022 for event planners
Have plans this year? Be flexible and ready to pivot.
It’s déjà vu in 2022 for event planners
Event planners had year to forget but remain thankful
A pandemic pushed planners to the limit. Read how they got through it in 2020.
Let us now praise event planners
Event planners are “the real MVP.”
‘What do I wear?’
We break down the dress code – with the help of the Blue Streak.
Event planning through the eyes of interns
What can interns learn about event planning? As it turns out, quite a bit.
Intern assignments, real world experience
Moxley Carmichael interns share lessons learned at large-scale event.
EventCheck Knox marks milestone!
2,000 entries and counting – and keep them coming.
Planner’s playbook: Clear costs, full glasses
Accurate alcohol order key to successful event
Want the mayor at your event? Pick the best date!
Elected officials want to attend your events. Make it easier for them.
Ijams Nature Center shares tips for invitation-only events
An invitation-only event can be a great way to showcase a nonprofit. Ijams Nature Center’s Jenny Newby offers insight.
An intern’s take on event planning
As an aspiring event planner, I was pleasantly surprised to find out how often public relations and event planning overlap.
Event planners find resources at Visit Knoxville
EventCheck Knox checked in with Visit Knoxville to find out exactly what the organization offers event planners.
Stack the deck with social media
Lauren Miller, the director of client services for Moxley Carmichael, is an expert when it comes to event planning and promotion.
EventCheck Knox Top 10 List
The Top 10 reasons why planners should use EventCheck Knox.
Steer attendees to a themed event
Adding a theme to an event takes extra work, but the effort can be well worth it.
Thursday is the new Friday
There are seven days in a week. It’s time for event planners to use all of them.
The 123s of keeping sponsors
We wrote before about the benefits of sponsors and how to find them. Now, we have advice on how to keep them.
Tale of two birthday cakes
The cake maker matters. And this story takes the cake.
Farm-to-table takes root in Tennessee
The farm-to-table experience is blossoming, and planners can reap benefits from the trend.
Planners never lose track of time
If there’s one thing experienced event planners know, it’s that timing is everything.
Balloons boom – in a good way – for events
Put balloons in the hands of a professional decorator, and they can transform an event.
Stay calm when the calendar is covered
With the pending arrival of warm weather, planners heat up with events filling their calendars.
It’s all about that cake, no trouble
Mary Bogert, general manager of the Knoxville Convention Center, and her staff are detailed planners who stay prepared to handle any situation.
Now serving … the menu matters
Planners need to make the right selection when it comes to menu.
Lions and tigers and bears, oh no!
Thinking about adding animals to your event for a little pizzazz? Read this first!
Unpredictable weather challenges planners
East Tennessee weather, especially in the winter, is unpredictable, which can be a curse or a blessing for event planners.
It could have been a train wreck …
As 2014 came to a close and 2015 got underway, we asked event planners to share their stories of challenges faced and obstacles overcome, and they delivered.
Here’s to successful planning in 2015!
The start of a new year means a whole slate of upcoming events, and EventCheck Knox wants all of them to be successful.
A holiday toast to all event planners!
New Year’s parties are a week away. Here’s a reminder on how much alcohol is needed, plus some festive drink recipes.
Let the theme steer your holiday party
Before you make any decision about the details of your holiday party, first determine the theme.
How to plan the band
Entertainment can make or break an event. We checked in with local expert Chyna Brackeen, who understands entertainment from every angle.
M&M Productions puts spotlight on events
The value of M&M Productions USA is embedded in its experience and expertise.
Calling all event planners!
This blog is written for and about event planners, and now we want to hear from you.
Salute the sponsors
When you attend an event, what do you notice first?
Location, location, location
Convenience. Cost. Creativity. Those are three guiding principles for planners when deciding where to hold an event.
How-to of how to get sponsors
Sponsors are the lifeblood of event planners. But how do you determine who to approach for help?
Beautify your event by going green
Planners have a lot on their checklists before launching an event, and Keep Knoxville Beautiful would like to add one more – and make it easy for them.
Who’s on first … planners must know
When I think about communication, or the lack thereof, my mind immediately goes to “Who’s on first?” – the classic Abbott and Costello comedy sketch about the names of baseball players.
Getting in sync with your speaker
Recently, we talked about whether or not an event needs a speaker. Now, we offer the do’s and don’ts for event planners and speakers.
Start event right with website
Who, what, where, when and how much are the most critical questions to answer when developing an event website.
Now, hear this … to speak or not
Finding a guest speaker for your event may seem daunting, but if a planner knows where to look, the process can be smooth and beneficial for the attendees and the organization.
Plan to use social media
Social media can be a boon for event planners when used correctly.
EventCheck Knox introduced to planners
EventCheck Knox officially launched with – what else – a party!
Plug the right pieces into planning
Planning an event takes teamwork, and to make that team work, it takes planning.
Balancing the bottom line
It’s no secret that the purpose of nonprofit events is to raise money for worthy causes. It therefore stands to reason that the bottom line of nonprofit events is, well, the bottom line.
What’s your name?
What’s in a name? Juliet asked Romeo. That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Well, that didn’t work for Juliet, and it certainly doesn’t work for event planners.
Beer, wine, specialty drinks surge in popularity
Event planners used to fill a bar with the four standards – bourbon, gin, scotch and vodka. That has changed over the past two decades.
Pick me, pick me! (again)
Whether the draw is entertainment, food, inspiration or the magic of Christmas, it’s important to find a way to stand out in the fall and holiday season when social calendars are full.
Pick me, pick me!
Social calendars fill up quickly during the busy fall and holiday seasons. How do you make your event stand out from the crowd?
Invitation opens event experience
Creating eye-catching, attention-grabbing printed invitations – from colors that pack a punch to fonts that expertly match the tone of the occasion – is a critical step in the event planning process.
The people behind EventCheck Knox
An email arrived last week to the EventCheck Knox account from Friends of the Smokies that sought to add some detail to the calendar entry for the Evergreen Ball, scheduled for next January.
What’s in your box?
Scissors. Tape. Zip ties. Flash drive. What do all of these things have in common? They each belong in an event planner’s toolbox.
Don’t let your event overflow or run dry
The biggest mistake made when ordering beverages for an event can be an obvious but all too common one.
Check in to EventCheck Knox
Moxley Carmichael is proud to launch what we think is going to be a must-check event calendar for planners in our community.