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Johnson Architecture and The Christman Company have earned an East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) Award of Excellence for the $10 million renovation of the historic First Presbyterian Church in downtown Knoxville. The architectural and construction firms combined extensive experience to design, preserve, renovate and build additions to the 68,000-square-foot church, which was founded in 1792,…

In a recent conversation with a business associate, he mentioned that a long-term benefit of the pandemic is that it has caused him to adopt a slower, calmer pace. I think that it has caused many of us to do a better job of “stopping to smell the roses,`” which is no doubt a good…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for June 14, 2021.

Barge’sRachel Carvell, SPHR, has been promoted to Manager of Talent Management. Carvell has 16 years of human resources experience including training, professional development, staffing, succession planning, benefits, and compensation. During this time, she has led efforts to certify Barge as a Great Place to Work, convert our Performance Navigator process from paper to electronic, document…

NAI Koella | RM Moore announced today that, Vital at Springbrook Farm (“Vital”), a new Class A, resort-style multifamily project is expected to break ground in the fourth quarter within Springbrook Farm, a large mixed-use development in Alcoa, Tennessee. Vital will feature 300 luxury apartment units and will be located on the corners of Tesla…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for June 7, 2021.

The Trust Company of Tennessee has promoted Kelly Geasland to IRA specialist, supporting the firm’s focus on wealth management. Since joining The Trust Company of Tennessee in 2015, Geasland has served as an operations specialist, specializing in fee management. Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of…

Southern Cross Real Estate Partnership, has purchased the Sullivan’s building at 121 West Broadway in downtown Maryville from West Properties. The building formerly housed a JC Penney’s store, and for the past 20 years has been home to Sullivan’s Downtown restaurant which will be closing on June 6. Sullivan’s Rocky Hill location in Knoxville will…

Apple Valley Mountain Village welcomes Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center (SMOC) as they announce their Grand Reopening scheduled for Friday, June 18th through Sunday, June 20th, 2021. Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center moved to its newer and larger Apple Valley Mountain Village location under new ownership and has been undergoing renovations and upgrades. Finally complete, on the…

Twenty-four students from five area high schools took part in Blount County Job Signing Day activities at the Airport Hilton as they inked with 13 local companies to begin their careers. These seniors either took career and technical education (CTE) courses on a career pathway, earned an industry certification in school, or participated in work-based…