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 Parkman Resort announces the opening of Ranger’s Smokehouse & Market next week in the historic Carriage House Restaurant space. Developed in partnership with Bryan Lewis, Ranger’s builds on his award-winning Highlands Smokehouse in Highlands, North Carolina, and brings together the craft of barbecue, the flavors of East Tennessee, and the welcoming spirit of the…
Rachael Ellis, chief executive officer at Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, has been selected to be a member of a chief executive peer advisory board in Knoxville by Vistage Worldwide, Inc. She joins almost 375 senior executives, business owners, and CEOs across the state of Tennessee who are Vistage members. A graduate of…
This week, the MICHELIN Guide revealed the second annual restaurant selection for the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South at a ceremony that took place at The Pinnacle in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Two Maryville restaurants earned a spot on the Amercan South’s 2026 Recommended restaurants list. Raven Steakhouse made the list for the first time and…
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 258th installment visiting with Martin Laramie, director of training with Abound Coaching and Consulting which offers one-on-one coaching services focusing on personal and professional development, as well as leadership training and development workshops. Describe more about Abound Coaching…
MBI, Studio+ and NELSON Worldwide are advancing their partnership with the introduction of an endorsed brand, MBI, a NELSON Company. The transition follows the strategic investment announced in July 2026 by Palm Beach Capital Fund VI, L.P. (“PBC”), through United Design Partners, Inc. (“UDP”). NELSON Worldwide, MBI Companies and Studio+ together form the foundation of…
In order to strengthen disaster response and recovery in Blount County, a new nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, Blount Strong Relief Network Inc., has been established. With six years of planning, Blount Strong Relief will unite community resources and provide coordinated disaster relief and long-term recovery assistance for the residents of Blount County. Founded with the belief…
On a late summer evening, an eager crowd gathered to enjoy some of the best food in Blount County as 24 area restaurants, food trucks, and caterers participated in the 24th annual Taste of Blount hosted by the Blount Partnership at the Theater in the Park in Maryville. Novella Jones won the inaugural Momma Mel…
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) and Pellissippi State Community College celebrated the launch of a new five-year partnership agreement Monday with a Signing Day celebration at Pellissippi State’s Hardin Valley Campus. The agreement was signed during Panther Game Day, bringing together leaders from both organizations to recognize student-athletes and celebrate the beginning of a new…
Peaceful Side Social will host its annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m., bringing regional craft beer, Bavarian festival fare and traditional Oktoberfest games to the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. This year’s festival expands its craft beer lineup with seasonal releases from Peaceful Side Brewery and guest taps…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Siemens Healthineers Molecular Imaging officials announced today the company is expanding its manufacturing operation in Blount County. Siemens Healthineers has invested $43.6 million and will create more than 90 new jobs in the next…
