Tonight at the Powell Republican Club, Club President Lillian Williams announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Knox County Commission, Seventh District. She will face current incumbents Michelle Carringer and R. Larry Smith. In announcing her candidacy, she said it is inappropriate for her to serve as Powell Republican Club President while campaigning for a Republican primary election spot. She then announced the formation of a nominating committee that will nominate a President that will be elected at the November meeting.

Also, announced at the meeting is Glitz & Glam for the Holidays a fashion show fundraiser that will be held on Thursday November 19, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to support Lillian Williams candidacy. The fashion show will be held at the Jubilee Banquet Center off of Callahan Dr. For more information, contact Kim Sepesi at 865-389-1504.