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Maryville College has been named a 2019-20 College of Distinction for its innovative, high-impact approach to education that focuses on student success and satisfaction.

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Blount Partnership President/CEO Bryan Daniels announced today that Lauren Emert has been hired as the Director of Economic Development.

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member.

Australian mobile carrier Pivotel has acquired two US-based mobile satellite solution businesses, MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, through its US based subsidiary Pivotel America.

Orange Orchard, a global public relations agency focused on environmentally conscious businesses and nonprofits, with headquarters in Tennessee is now a partner in IPREX, a $420 million network of communication agencies with 1,800 staff and 110 offices worldwide. Founded by Heather Ripley and Bill Mattern, Orange Orchard is dedicated to working with organizations with plant-based, vegan and eco-sensitive philosophies. It is a division of Ripley PR, Inc. a successful, global business to business public relations firm and fellow partner of IPREX Global Communication Platform.

First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) recently announced its second quarter 2019 financial results. Reported earnings per share (EPS) were $0.35, up from $0.31 in first quarter 2019; on an adjusted basis1, earnings per share were $0.42, up from $0.35 in first quarter 2019.

The Trust Company of Tennessee now offers specialized financial services to women who are in transition due to divorce or death of a spouse.

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a five-year, $1 million grant to Maryville College to fund the College’s Scots Science Scholars (S3) program.