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
It’s déjà vu all over again on EventCheck Knox
How’s the pandemic proceeding? The calendar reflects some turbulence.
Planning a September event? Read this first!
When do the Vols play? Sooner than you think.
Event planners had year to forget but remain thankful
A pandemic pushed planners to the limit. Read how they got through it in 2020.
It’s football time in Tennessee … and it still matters
Is your event planner playbook ready?
Events gone virtual: Tips and resources
When in-person is no-go, planners figure out how-to.
Come together — and get on EventCheck Knox
Jerry Askew of the Alliance for Better Nonprofits: Let’s get creative and come together.
COVID-19 is worst party crasher ever
Spring got turned upside down. Make sure your event is updated!
Calling all planners – set your dates!
Cheer up an extrovert, event planners. Pick your dates.
Calendar reflects event changes due to coronavirus
Look before you go! Events are being canceled or postponed because of coronavirus.
To link or not to link? (We heard you; they’re back)
Links for individual events have been restored. Read why and how.
Jazz up your holiday in December
From jazz to peppermint, downtown Knoxville is ready for the holidays.
Let us now praise event planners
Event planners are “the real MVP.”
Thursday is the new Friday (still)
Thursday and Friday are overbooked. The other weekdays are lonely. Shift some events.
‘What do I wear?’
We break down the dress code – with the help of the Blue Streak.
I’m dreaming … of dates for December
What are you doing in December? EventCheck Knox needs to know.
By the time you hear Rocky Top, it’s too late
Planning an event? Better know when – and where – the Vols play in the fall.
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.
What event will be No. 2,000?
EventCheck Knox is three events away from 2,000. Send yours in now!
Add EventCheck shortcut to mobile device
Event planning is hectic. Shortcuts help.
Is your event ready for the spring rush?
Springtime is event time. Send those events!
Planner’s playbook: Clear costs, full glasses
Accurate alcohol order key to successful event
New search feature yields ‘better, smarter results’
Search, and you will find.
Want the mayor at your event? Pick the best date!
Elected officials want to attend your events. Make it easier for them.
Knoxville Opera, take a bow
What are the keys to a sell-out event? The Blue Streak knows.
‘Look Before You Book’ gets new look
Relaunch and redesign done with planners in mind.
Get to Know a Planner: Lila Honaker
Get to know Lila Honaker, who plans events for the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation.
‘The Patio’ beckons for event planners
Fall football tailgates or receptions year-round, “The Patio” presents the perfect venue with quite the view.
Knox Heritage asked question, never looked back
“Who are preservationists?” Knox Heritage got the answer and moved ahead.
Get to Know a Planner: Kate Jackson
EventCheck Knox has a new series called “Get to Know a Planner.” We start with Kate Jackson of the Knoxville Convention Center.
From electricity to lightning, planners are ready to strike
No electricity? Lightning? These planners handled day-of event incidents without a hitch.
Take event promotion outside the box
Get engaging and creative with expert tips on promotion from Moxley Carmichael’s John McCulley.
1,000 and counting
EventCheck Knox has reached a milestone with its 1,000th event. We share three lessons learned along the way.
The 12 blog posts of Christmas
We put 12 of our favorite blog entries under the Christmas tree for planners.
What are we grateful for at EventCheck Knox?
From early birds to feedback, we have a lot to be thankful for at EventCheck Knox.
Silent auction? Live? Both? Get answers!
When should an event planner hold a silent auction? Live auction? And what should be offered?
‘Check out’ these auction tips
Sorting? Running? What do these have to do with auctions? EventCheck Knox gets Morton Massey to explain.
Jerry Kruse pours ice advice
Jerry Kruse, owner of The Pour Guys, was one of the first subjects of our blog. We checked in a year later to see what’s on his mind.
Check this list before listing event
After a year of loading events onto the calendar, Maria Cornelius has a Top Five checklist for content.
EventCheck Knox notches one year
EventCheck Knox celebrates its one-year anniversary this week with three numbers – 723, 216 and 185.
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.
Thursday is the new Friday
There are seven days in a week. It’s time for event planners to use all of them.
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.
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.
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?
How-to of how to get sponsors
Sponsors are the lifeblood of event planners. But how do you determine who to approach for help?
EventCheck Knox introduced to planners
EventCheck Knox officially launched with – what else – a party!
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.
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.
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.