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.
The Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon and 5K this year will take place on September 10 and 11. Participants can race through trails with breathtaking views in an experience they will never forget, whether it be the 13.1 mile half marathon or the 5K “Fun Run.” The Smokies are America’s most visited national park because…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 30, 2021.
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 23, 2021.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation is a job-creation engine, accounting for more than $7 billion in economic benefits and supporting nearly 43,000 full-time jobs, according to a report released this morning by the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC). The report examines the impact of DOE’s investment in Tennessee in FY 2020 and shows…
Little River Trading Company is excited to celebrate 25 years of providing quality outdoor gear and services to East Tennessee. Since its founding in 1996, Little River Trading Company has been known for its quality outdoor gear and clothing. Now, the store is planning a multi-day celebration event, scheduled for the fall, to thank customers…
In March of 2020, those business dealings were put on pause due to COVID-19, but now, 16 months later, state leaders say we may be in better shape than we were prior to the pandemic. Once the calendar hit January 1, 2021, Bob Rolfe, Commissioner of TNECD, says it was off to the races. READ…
We all learned so many important lessons as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to mastering the skill of managing a remote workforce, one of the biggest lessons that business owners learned revolved around the power of employee recognition. In the midst of the lockdown, I can remember feeling amazed, relieved, and deeply…
The Appalachian Ballet Company in collaboration with Maryville production company, Beyond Media, will be premiering their 50th Anniversary Documentary of the Appalachian Ballet Company’s, The Nutcracker. The event will be held Wednesday, August 25, 7 PM at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Maryville. The dessert and wine reception will include a silent auction with offerings…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 16, 2021.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Arconic officials announced today that the aluminum manufacturer is expanding its operations in Blount County. Arconic is investing more than $100 million to support recently announced expanded capacity for manufacturing industrial and can sheet. The project brings 200 new jobs to…
