Last night the West Knox Republican Club met for their annual Christmas Dinner. It was held at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center in West Knoxville.

A source of BrianHornback.Com reports that Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. spoke for about 15 minutes. One of student chorus/choirs from Bearden High School entertained the assembled crowd. It was said to me that Criminal Court Clerk candidate Mike Hammond worked the room really well. With the Christmas Dinner just prior to the May 2014 Primary and August 2014 General elections, a lot of candidates and a few of their supporters were in attendance. It was said to me that there were about 150 place settings and the crowd was good.

It was also reported to me that it was announced that the lease on the office location on Nancy Lynn Drive is up and that it is anticipated that location will close. The office furniture will be placed in storage at a cost of $60 a month.

Commissioner Robert Lawrence Smith apparently offered one of his commercial properties.