Hickory Construction, Inc. Recognized as Green Achiever

Hickory Construction, Inc. was recently recognized as a Green Achiever by the GoGreenET Green Business Recognition Program.

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Mary Beth West Communications Wins Multiple Awards from Public Relations Society of America

Mary Beth West Communications, LLC, a Blount County-based public relations and digital communications firm, received multiple honors for its client work conducted in 2013, at the annual awards dinner of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Volunteer Chapter

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Princess Brown State Farm Insurance Ribbon Cutting

Princess Brown celebrated her grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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MacLeod Selected as Acting Superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin announced that Cindy MacLeod has been selected as the acting superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park effective June 1.

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Croy recognized at Alcoa Foundation Youth Internship Program breakfast

Croy recognized at Alcoa Foundation Youth Internship Program breakfast

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Park Announces Temporary Closure of Gunter Fork Trail

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Gunter Fork Trail is closed until further notice due to a landslide.

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The Barn at Blackberry Farm wins James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program

The Barn at Blackberry Farm under the direction of Andy Chabot, director of food and beverage and sommelier, has won the 2014 James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program.

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King University to Host Doctor of Nursing Practice Open House at Knoxville Campus

King University will host an open house on Wednesday, May 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the University’s Knoxville campus located at The Village at Hardin Valley

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Commissioner Whitaker Visits during Blount County Tourism Day

National Tourism Week got kicked off in a big way in Blount County as Tennessee Commissioner of Tourist Development Susan Whitaker delivered a proclamation before a breakfast gathering of elected officials, tourism ambassadors, lodging representatives and restaurateurs.

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Kim Mitchell Joins Blount Partnership as Director of Tourism

Blount Partnership president/CEO Bryan Daniels announced today that Kim Mitchell has been named the Director of Tourism and begins her duties July 1.

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