The Dialogue with Thomas Hill

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 186th installment visiting with Thomas Hill, president/project manager for Computer Depot Business Solutions which provides IT help desk and cyber security support in 20 minutes or less. Tell me more about your business. We started Computer Depot in…

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The Dialogue with Bobby Eason

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 185th installment visiting with Bobby Eason, executive director of the Foothills Community Development Corp., which was created to provide affordable housing opportunities to the area’s lower income workforce and households. How did you get started? I started working…

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Blount County Achieves ThreeStar Community Development Certification

Representatives from the Blount Partnership in Blount County recently attended the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s 2022 Governor’s Conference in Nashville. During the event, attendees heard from Governor Bill Lee and TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, as well as CBS Sports Lead Play-by-Play Announcer Jim Nantz and a host of other speakers who discussed…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – October 17, 2022

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for October 17, 2022.

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – October 10, 2022

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for October 10, 2022.

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – October 3, 2022

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for October 3, 2022.

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John Sevier Elementary Tabbed Blue Ribbon School

U.S. Department of Education recognized six Tennessee schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. The recognition is based on each school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups.  “Congratulations to the six Tennessee schools recognized as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their dedication to closing achievement gaps and promoting success…

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4th Annual Little River Run 5K set for November 12th at the Townsend Abbey

Keep Blount Beautiful (KBB) and Little River Watershed Association (LRWA) are partnering for the 4th Annual Little River Run 5K, set for 11 am on Saturday, November 12th at the Townsend Abbey in Townsend, TN. The Little River Run 5K represents a joint effort through which both organizations encourage participants to enjoy the beauty of…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – September 26, 2022

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for September 26, 2022.

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Peaceful Side Spotlight: Bubba Daniel

Bubba Daniel is a unique and authentic chainsaw artist creating something special in Townsend, TN. You can currently find him and many of his creations on the plot of land behind Cades Cove Jeep Outpost and beside Bigfoot Popcorn. Although presently a work in progress, Bubba has big dreams for the property. He envisions an…

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