Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

  • Richard Petty, seven-time NASCAR champion and spokesperson for Mission ABLE will be at the Food City, 1000 Ladd Landing Blvd., Kingston, from 3-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, to meet with customers and store associates. Petty’s visit recognizes the store’s leadership in raising funds for the campaign to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America.
  • Fountain City will light the community Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the gazebo in Fountain City Park. There will be live seasonal music, hot chocolate and cookies. Santa is expected. The event is co-sponsored by the Fountain City Lions Club and Fountain City Town Hall.
  • Fountain City BPA will present its annual Claude C. Myers award for businessperson of the year at its annual after-hours networking event, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Commercial Bank, 5320 N. Broadway. Admission is free for members and guests with prize tickets for $1 and numerous silent auction items. Officers for 2018 will be introduced.
  • Halls BPA holiday gala is Friday, Dec. 1, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Tickets are $60. Halls’ Man and Woman of the Year will be presented and officers for 2018 installed. The speaker is former UT quarterback Erik Ainge. Info: Sue Walker at swalker@tindells.com or 865-922-7751.
  • Powell BPA 35th annual Man, Woman and Business Person of the Year banquet is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Tennova North. The speaker will be Joan Cronan. For tickets, contact Denise Girard at 865-947-5485 or denisegirard@fcbtn.com. Auction items can be dropped off at First Century Bank or Bailey & Co. Real Estate.
  • Union County parades will be Saturday, Dec. 2, in Luttrell and Sunday, Dec. 10, in Maynardville. Info: 992-2811.
  • Wild Wings is coming to Powell. Knox County Commission has approved the on-premises beer permit for KPow Wings LLC, owner of the new location at 119 E. Emory Road. The applicant said the local restaurant should open in mid-December.
 

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