The Dialogue with Kent Davis

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 120th installment visiting with Kent Davis, Executive Director/President of Special Growers.

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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to Host Mobile Pantry for Blount County Residents

On Oct. 2, 2018 Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee staff members and volunteers will operate a Mobile Pantry for Blount County residents who are in need of food. Typically, Mobile Pantries are operated by a partner agency of the food bank, but this Mobile Pantry will be solely operated by Second Harvest Food Bank staff and volunteers.

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The Dialogue with Laser Aesthetics of Maryville

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 119th installment visiting with Patrick Morgan, MD, Julie Turner, MD and Annie Johnson, DO, owners of Laser Aesthetics of Maryville, who offer the best innovative cosmetic laser procedures, body sculpting, and skin care.

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First Tennessee Foundation supports the Blount County Education Foundation with a $2,500 contribution

First Tennessee Foundation recently presented a $2,500 contribution to the Blount County Education Foundation (BCEF).

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S&ME Announces New President

Over the last three years, the S&ME leadership team searched for the right candidate to lead our firm as I transition into retirement. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Ryan as the new S&ME President.

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First Tennessee announces new Private Client Relationship Manager

To support growth and expansion, First Tennessee has announced a new Maryville-based Private Client Relationship Manager, Megan Howard-Seaton.

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Record Crowd Enjoys 17th Annual Taste of Blount

On a pleasant late summer’s eve, a record crowd of more than 650 people gathered to enjoy some of the best food in Blount County as 26 area restaurants, food trucks and grocers took part in the 17th annual Taste of Blount hosted by the Blount Partnership at the Theater in the Park in Maryville, Tenn.

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First Horizon Names Dawn Morris as Chief Digital Banking and Marketing Officer

First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN) is proud to announce that Dawn Morris has joined the company as executive vice president, chief digital banking and marketing officer.

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The Dialogue with Todd Roberts

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 118th installment visiting with Todd Roberts, President of JACO Limousine & Transportation, which provides transportation services for people on the move.

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WILSON NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF THE METROPOLITAN KNOXVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority’s (MKAA) Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to hire Patrick Wilson, A.A.E., as president effective mid-November 2018. Wilson will replace William F. “Bill” Marrison, who is retiring on December 31, 2018, after 36 years of service to the organization and the traveling public of East Tennessee.

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