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 Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) expects to phase out its coal generation by 2035, but achieving net-zero carbon emissions without raising power prices or adversely affecting reliability will require substantial investments in energy storage and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). TVA also will need to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power, and adopt the…
UScellular has announced a $30,000 investment in Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. UScellular’s investment supports K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and academic enrichment programs for club members and is part of a $1 million donation the company made to support…
The Trust Company of Tennessee has promoted Lindsay Cates to vice president of marketing. She is responsible for marketing strategy to enhance client experience and support business development and retention. Since joining The Trust Company of Tennessee in 2013, Cates has served as marketing director, specializing in marketing, advertising and public relations for the company’s…
After a most challenging year for education, Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA), presented locally by Danny Davis Electric, returns to the Townsend Spring Heritage & Bluegrass Festival (www.smokymoutains.org), May 7-8, at the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend). These events are designed for parents and caregivers to learn alongside their kids…
AESSEAL® recently received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for a specialized mixer seal of the type required in vaccine manufacture and other complex industrial operations. This is the 12th Queen’s Award received by AESSEAL and the 14th for the AES Engineering Ltd. Group. The Short Canister Mixer Seal, which is the subject of the latest…
Local business owner and accountant Saralyn Banks announced the launch of her innovative payroll services firm — Payroll Vault. Payroll Vault introduces a new model for offering payroll services founded on a client-focused, technology-driven approach. The firm differentiates itself from its competitors by offering a highly simplified payroll process that offers a level of personalized service…
Barge’s Jeff Cundiff, Vice President, PE, LEED AP, has been promoted to Tennessee Civil Lead. Cundiff has 20 years of experience as an engineer, project manager, and group leader in civil engineering and land development. Over the last decade, he has successfully overseen hundreds of development projects, developing close familiarity with the processes of due…
Local business owner and accountant Saralyn Banks announced the launch of her innovative payroll services firm — Payroll Vault.
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A local partnership of Knoxville hospitality owners has invested in RT Lodge to preserve the history and community essence of the iconic property located on the Maryville College campus. Often lauded as one of the best-kept hospitality secrets in the region, RT Lodge encompasses seven acres and has served for decades as a special place…
