Local Schools Awarded Classroom Grants and Student Scholarships to Support Future Construction Workforce

Three local public schools received $2,500 each in classroom grants as part of a new initiative to support construction education and training, thanks to the newly established Foundation for Future Building Trades. In addition, six students were awarded scholarships totaling $6,000 to further their education or purchase tools and supplies for careers in the construction…

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The Dialogue with Sherry Dial

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 227th installment visiting with Sherry Dial, founder and Sales Growth Business Consultant for Dial Services which helps e-commerce business owners who are tired of guessing what’s working. Describe your services: I help e-commerce business owners who…

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The Dialogue with Ashley Griffith

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 226th installment visiting with Ashley Griffith, founder and owner of Ashley’s Recruiting Services which exists to make a meaningful impact by connecting talented professionals with mission-driven organizations that align with their values. Describe your services: At ARS,…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – April 28, 2025

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for April 28, 2025.

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The Dialogue with Shannon Fowler

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 225th installment visiting with Shannon Fowler, owner of PowerFit whose purpose is to not only get stronger by working out together, but its a community, a family rather, of people that enjoy getting together to encourage one…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – April 21, 2025

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for April 21, 2025.

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PSA Airlines, McGhee Tyson Airport announce new maintenance base creating nearly 100 jobs

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group and leading regional airline, and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) have agreed to terms for PSA to open and operate a maintenance base at the airport. As part of the deal, PSA will use the hangar previously occupied by a maintenance provider. The TYS maintenance base…

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The Dialogue with Ronny McLendon

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 224th installment visiting with Ronny McLendon with Big Peach Car Wash. Big Peach creates a consistent, community-based experience in a market that often lacks on those things. We are all about giving back to our community,…

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The Dialogue with Leslie McInturff

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 223rd installment visiting with Leslie McInturff, administrator with MorningView Village Senior Living. As a not-for-profit senior living community, its goal is to serve the senior community in Blount County with dedication and compassion. It believes in…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – April 14, 2025

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for April 14, 2025.

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