Blount Partnership Newsletter – January 3, 2022

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

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – December 27, 2021

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for December 27, 2021.

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OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate Reinstated by 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

In a 2-1 panel decision issued on Friday, December 17, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has in effect reinstated OSHA’s previously-stayed Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), applicable to large employers (with 100 or more employees). In its opinion, the court granted the Biden administration’s motion to dissolve the stay which had been previously put in…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – December 20, 2021

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MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT’S RUNWAY 5L-23R IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR OPERATIONAL USE

After more than a decade of planning and construction, Runway 5L-23R is now open for air traffic, making McGhee Tyson Airport a two-runway airport once again. “The opening of this new runway is a significant accomplishment for our airport system and allows us to build upon our $2.1 billion economic impact to the community as…

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UScellular Promotes East Tennessee Leaders to National Positions

UScellular has named Thomas Catani as Head of Broadband Opportunities and Policy. In this newly created role, Catani will work within government affairs at UScellular to influence the development of wireless-based, high-speed connectivity across underserved areas in rural America. Catani joined UScellular in 1997 and has held multiple positions in sales, customer service, marketing and…

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Business Facilities Names Tennessee Among 2021 States of the Year

RED BANK, NJ — Virginia, Tennessee and Massachusetts have been named winners of the Business Facilities’ 2021 States of the Year awards, the first time BF has named three winners to this annual contest. Virginia was named the state (commonwealth) with the Overall Best Business Climate, Tennessee was named the state with the Best Dealmaking, and Massachusetts was named the state (commonwealth) with the…

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The Trust Company of Tennessee adds Sherman as client service associate

The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Tracy Sherman as client service associate in the firm’s Chattanooga office. Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $4 billion under management. The firm helps individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make better financial…

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The Trust Company of Tennessee hires Carter as client specialist

The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Catherine Carter as a client specialist, based in the firm’s Knoxville office. Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $4 billion under management. The firm helps individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make better…

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Johnson Architecture grants first scholarship to University of Tennessee student

A new scholarship established by Johnson Architecture is benefiting its first student at the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design. Dexter Gladney Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee, has been awarded $5,000 to fund travel abroad experiences and other educational expenses. The Johnson Architecture Scholarship was established this year to increase diversity in the profession…

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