S&ME Announces New President
Over the last three years, the S&ME leadership team searched for the right candidate to lead our firm as I transition into retirement. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Ryan as the new S&ME President.
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Looking for Adventure in the Smokies? Here are 3 Motorcycle Rides You Shouldn't Miss
The scenery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding areas are nothing short of spectacular. For those of you who love to ride, the Smoky Mountains are the perfect place, whether you prefer a touring bike, a sport-bike, or a cruiser. No matter where you ride in the mountains, you are sure to…
First Tennessee announces new Private Client Relationship Manager
To support growth and expansion, First Tennessee has announced a new Maryville-based Private Client Relationship Manager, Megan Howard-Seaton.
Record Crowd Enjoys 17th Annual Taste of Blount
On a pleasant late summer’s eve, a record crowd of more than 650 people gathered to enjoy some of the best food in Blount County as 26 area restaurants, food trucks and grocers took part in the 17th annual Taste of Blount hosted by the Blount Partnership at the Theater in the Park in Maryville, Tenn.
We Have Smoky Mountain Activities Even a Dog Will Love
Keeping busy in the Smokies region isn’t difficult – there are tons of things to do, all year ‘round – but finding activities the whole family, including canine members, can enjoy is a little more challenging. Here are 5 of our favorites. Maryville-Alcoa Greenway and the PetSafe Pistol Creek Dog Park There’s nothing like a…
First Horizon Names Dawn Morris as Chief Digital Banking and Marketing Officer
First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN) is proud to announce that Dawn Morris has joined the company as executive vice president, chief digital banking and marketing officer.
Museums and Heritage Centers Give History Buffs a Thrill on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies
The Peaceful Side of the Smokies may be quite peaceful at the moment, but at different points in history it’s been a crossroads for conflicts, and played home to a raucous community of frontier loggers and businessmen. There are plenty of places in Blount County to learn about the region’s history, and here are a…
Planning a Fall Trip to the Smokies? Here are the 5 Best Spots to View Fall Colors
Summer may not last forever, but that doesn’t mean that great vacation destinations disappear when seasons change. Fall in Eastern Tennessee is, in fact, uniquely special, with its cooler-but-still-comfortable temperatures, drier climate, and spectacular foliage covering every mountainside. Great views abound in the region, but there are 5 in particular you’ll want to make sure…
The Dialogue with Todd Roberts
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 118th installment visiting with Todd Roberts, President of JACO Limousine & Transportation, which provides transportation services for people on the move.
WILSON NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF THE METROPOLITAN KNOXVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority’s (MKAA) Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to hire Patrick Wilson, A.A.E., as president effective mid-November 2018. Wilson will replace William F. “Bill” Marrison, who is retiring on December 31, 2018, after 36 years of service to the organization and the traveling public of East Tennessee.