Jeff Arnett, Jack Daniel’s Former Master Distiller and Partners Announce New Venture

“Gather Around”—a new distillery is about to be uncorked. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Blount Partnership announced today the launch of Tennessee’s newest distillery Company Distilling, set to open in the fall of 2021 in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.

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EDA Unveils Updated Investment Priorities

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced that it has updated its investment priorities. EDA’s investment priorities provide an overarching framework to ensure that our investment portfolio – ranging from planning to infrastructure construction – contributes to local efforts to build, improve, or better leverage economic assets that allow businesses to succeed and regional…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – April 19, 2021

View the online Blount Partnership weekly newsletter.

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TDOT Virtual Meeting on Pellissippi Parkway Extension

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual design public meeting from April 15-29 to gather public input on the proposed Pellissippi Parkway (SR-162) project from SR-33 to SR-73 (US-321). The proposed project consists of developing a new controlled-access four-lane highway with a concrete median barrier wall and grade-separated interchanges. Show Your Support This…

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Appalachian History, Culture, Smoky Mountain Spring Beauty Showcased at Annual Townsend Spring Festival

The foothills of the Smoky Mountains come to life with bluegrass music, arts and crafts, time honored traditions and Appalachian cooking at the annual Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival sponsored by Wild Laurel Golf Course, Townsend Great Smokies KOA, The Lily Barn, Townsend Abbey, and Little Arrow Outdoor Resort.

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – Apri 12, 2021

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The Pandemic Made Manufacturing Stronger

Which lessons learned are here to stay? Eileen Sweeney, Industry Week One year into the pandemic, the manufacturing industry has undergone significant disruption and transformation. For a sector that works primarily on-site in physical spaces, the workflow and production changes were abrupt and highly impactful. Leaning on technology, adapting quickly to new demands and supply…

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The Remote Work Experience & Plans to Return to the Office

Posted by IndustrySelect on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The COVID-19 Pandemic has radically changed the way America works, with 44% of U.S. employees working from home (compared to 17% before the Pandemic). Now one year into a remote work setting and U.S. workers are getting vaccinated and many companies are looking to fully reopen their…

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Primary Players Children’s Theatre Group presents MARY POPPINS, JR in Maryville

Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film.

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Pellissippi State hosts vaccination clinic on Blount County Campus

Pellissippi State Community College is excited to announce that the college’s Blount County Campus will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the community starting April 9.

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