Welcome to the Blount Partnership Media Room. Below you will find resources from the Blount County area from our chamber and industry events and partners.
The Blount Partnership announced that it was awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support collaborative efforts in aviation training and education. “This grant from TVA’s Workforce Invest program is a game-changer for Blount County,” said Jessica Belitz, Director of Workforce Development at the Blount Partnership. “It allows us to…
As a gateway to the Smoky Mountains, Blount County ranked eighth among Tennessee’s 95 counties in 2024 visitor expenditures at $610.9 million, a six-percent increase from $576.1 million in 2023, according to the Economic Impact of Travel on Tennessee Counties report issued by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Gov. Bill Lee. On an…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 25, 2025.
RT Lodge, an approachable luxury retreat nestled in nature on the historic Maryville College campus, has unveiled plans for two new spaces – The Carriage House spa and the Meeting House, to offer an immersive experience for locals, travelers and corporate guests. The lodge, renowned for its welcoming hospitality, inviting accommodations and gourmet dining, is…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 18, 2025.
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 11, 2025.
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 4, 2025.
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 228th installment visiting with Nicole Pavlik, attorney with Maryville Estate Planning which helps individuals and families gain peace of mind by creating clear, customized estate plans. Too often, people delay planning until it’s too late—or they…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for July 28, 2025.
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for July 21, 2025.
