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A Great Way to Travel: See the Smokies on Horseback
One of the great things about being on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies is just how much the animals appreciate the peace and quiet, too. That’s one reason there are so many great stables and outfitters that can get you riding in Blount County: horses like it here. Check out the different options and…
History Buffs Love Learning the History of the Smokies at Cades Cove
Cades Cove is one of the most visited parts of America’s most visited national park, but there’s more going on in these Tennessee woods than breathtaking natural beauty. Visitors to the Cove with a taste for history will get more than their fair share when they experience the famous Cades Cove loop for themselves. How…
The Dialogue with Jacklyn Steele
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 114th installment visiting with Jacklyn Steele, a sales representative with Unifirst, which provides workwear and facility service solutions.
Sample the Fare of the 17th Annual Taste of Blount
Let the friendly competition begin. Taste of Blount, a collection of savory food favorites from restaurants, caterers, food trucks and gourmet grocers, returns for its 17th year at the Theater in the Park in Maryville (across from the Blount County Courthouse) Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6–8 p.m.
Beat the Heat with an Ice Cream Treat; Check Out Blount County's Ice Cream Shops
Summers in Blount County are long and hot, and there’s no better way to take a break from the heat than to step on out and treat yourself to something cold and frosty. There are plenty of places to choose from in Blount County; here are a few worth checking out! Scoops & Slices Alcoa’s…
Grains & Grits Festival Plans to Elevate Culinary Experience
Grains & Grits, a festival of southern spirits and gourmet grub located at the Townsend Visitors Center, will return for a third year on November 3, 2018.
River Rat Tubing Offers Unique Smoky Mountain Experience
Gearing up for 25 years of tubing and whitewater rafting adventure, Smoky Mountain River Rat owners Shannon and Shannan Skidmore reflect on their time in Townsend, Tennessee and the Little River.
Thousands of Runners to Descend on Smokies for Scenic Half Marathon and 5K
On September 7 and 8, runners will escape to the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to run a wooded course with stunning mountain views for the Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon and 5K.
Ripley PR Launches Orange Orchard Division, Focused on Environment and Animal Welfare
Ripley PR, a leading global B2B public relations agency, has launched a new PR division, Orange Orchard, dedicated to helping environmentally conscious and animal-friendly organizations effect change by taking their word out to the world.