Zoofari is Zoo Knoxville’s largest and most important fundraiser. And this year was no exception. Cynthia Moxley writes in The Blue Streak: “I loved the theme last year — ‘Pandamonium!’ It featured the zoo’s four beloved — and adorable — red pandas! This year, not so much! Because the theme was “Vim and Venom” — in other words, snakes!” See Moxley’s photo array with creative outfits, food galore and a few snakes here.
Local physicians pledge $125,000 for health science center
Drs. Bhavna and Amit Vora have pledged $125,000 to fund the new Knox Regional Health Science Education Center, now open in the heart of West Knoxville.
“Education is the reason we are where we are today,” said Dr. Bhavna Vora, referring to herself and her husband, Dr. Amit Vora. “Coming from humble backgrounds, it opened doors that allowed us to become physicians and serve our communities. That is why supporting healthcare education by our monetary contribution matters deeply to us.”…