Large crowd honored former 9th Dist. Commissioner Mike Brown on Monday

Local leaders, movers and shakers and the community met Monday night to honor former Knox County Commissioner Mike Brown.

Brown, who represented South Knox County, opted not to seek re-election last year.

The event was held at Shoney's on Chapman Highway in South Knoxville.

There were a number of guest speakers and Brown will now need a trophy case to hold all the plaques and awards he received.

I'm posting a couple of photos, including some with Brown and his successor Carson Dailey, and Brown and his wife, Jan.

There's also a group photo and a picture of some of the glory Brown received.

The group photo includes commissioner and mayoral candidate Brad Anders, commissioners Carson Dailey, Randy Smith, Michele Carringer, John Schoonmaker, Commission Chairman Dave Wright, Mike Brown and Register of Deeds Sherry Witt.