• Powell Business & Professional Association will meet noon Tuesday, May 9, at Jubilee Banquet Facility off Callahan Road.
  • Fountain City Business & Professional Association will meet at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the fellowship hall of Central Baptist Church, 5364 N. Broadway. Speaker is Jeff Branham, chief traffic engineer, city of Knoxville.
  • Town Hall East will host candidates for Knoxville City Council at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 4904 Asheville Hwy. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are open, and some 20 candidates are expected at the public meeting.
  • Baloney cutting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Powell Auction, 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road, behind Clinton Highway Walmart. Free food and entertainment by David West and the Ciderville band. Political candidates galore. Hosted by Howard and Kenny Phillips; master of ceremonies is Ed Brantley. Bring your friends.