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UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) CEO Kenyon Warren has been appointed to the prestigious 2026 Leadership Knoxville flagship program. Since joining UTFCU in March 2025, Warren has prioritized deepening the credit union’s longstanding commitment to community involvement. His participation in Leadership Knoxville—a 10-month immersive experience focused on civic leadership, regional collaboration, and East Tennessee culture—will…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for September 15, 2025.

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for September 8, 2025.

On a late summer’s eve, an eager crowd gathered to enjoy some of the best food in Blount County as 31 area restaurants, food trucks and caterers participated in the 23nd annual Taste of Blount hosted by the Blount Partnership at the Theater in the Park in Maryville, Tenn. The crowd was treated with the…

The Downtown Maryville Alliance in partnership with the City of Maryville, the Blount Partnership and the Clayton Center for the Arts is proud to announce its advancement to the public voting phase for the prestigious Levitt AMP Music Series Grant, a multi-year funding opportunity that could bring a free, outdoor concert series to Maryville beginning…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for September 1, 2025.

The Blount Partnership announced that it was awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support collaborative efforts in aviation training and education. “This grant from TVA’s Workforce Invest program is a game-changer for Blount County,” said Jessica Belitz, Director of Workforce Development at the Blount Partnership. “It allows us to…

As a gateway to the Smoky Mountains, Blount County ranked eighth among Tennessee’s 95 counties in 2024 visitor expenditures at $610.9 million, a six-percent increase from $576.1 million in 2023, according to the Economic Impact of Travel on Tennessee Counties report issued by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Gov. Bill Lee. On an…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 25, 2025.

RT Lodge, an approachable luxury retreat nestled in nature on the historic Maryville College campus, has unveiled plans for two new spaces – The Carriage House spa and the Meeting House, to offer an immersive experience for locals, travelers and corporate guests. The lodge, renowned for its welcoming hospitality, inviting accommodations and gourmet dining, is…