- The Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC Y-12 Community Investment Fund has granted some $150,000 to 16 nonprofits from 11 East Tennessee counties. The fund is managed by the East Tennessee Foundation and was created in 2014 by CNS, which operates the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, where a similar fund is managed by the Amarillo Area Foundation.
- Scott Frith, attorney and former Realtor, is engaged to Bridget McCullough and hopes to join her in Philadelphia in January. Scott says he’s excited about the New Year and new beginnings.
- Bob Thomas and Ed Brantley, Knox County commissioners at-large, will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Sears entrance to West Town Mall, 7600 Kingston Pike. This event will be the commissioners’ 35th monthly Ed and Bob Night Out. All are invited to stop by to chat.
- West Knox Republican Club will host Christmas/Hanukkah Party 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, Rothchild, 8807 Kingston Pike. Ticket info: Gary Loe, 865-584-5842.
- 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.