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.
Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro announces plans for two outdoor concert events this spring and summer. Concert attendees will enjoy live bluegrass music on Dancing Bear Lodge’s outdoor lawn while enjoying the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. On Thursday, April 27th, celebrated American mandolinist and 3-time Grammy award-winner, Sam Bush, and his Band…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for March 13, 2023.
The American Job Center presents its March 2023 calendar with listings for job fairs, hiring events and open interviews for job in East Tennessee. View here.
Baby moccasins worn by a child aboard the RMS Titanic provide a poignant introduction to the Titanic Museums’ 2023 “The Year of the Titanic Children” announces Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, President/COO and Co-Owner of the Titanic Museum Attractions. “For the first time anywhere, the Children of Titanic will be remembered in a two-year tribute to their courage…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for March 6, 2023.
The Blount Partnership joined leaders from StandardAero on a visit to Northeast State Community College to talk with students in the Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification program about working for aviation employers in Blount County. Aircraft mechanics are a top workforce need in Blount County, and students pursuing this license go on to have lucrative…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Treasury announced today the approval of up to $116.9 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to support small business growth in Tennessee. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they play a central role in building strong communities throughout Tennessee,” said…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Treasury announced today the approval of up to $116.9 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to support small business growth in Tennessee. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they play a central role in building strong communities throughout Tennessee,” said…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for February 27, 2023.
Appalachian Bear Rescue, which rehabilitates black bears across the region that have been orphaned, abandoned or injured, now has a new Defender 130 SUV to aid its efforts thanks to Land Rover and Land Rover Knoxville. Land Rover Knoxville, which is part of Furrow Automotive Group, also announced a long-term partnership with Appalachian Bear Rescue…
