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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Blount Partnership and City of Townsend Reach Agreement on Event Center Permitting

Over the past several weeks, the Blount Partnership and the City of Townsend have worked closely together to find common ground on permitting and operational matters related to the Townsend Event Center. We are happy to share that both parties have reached an agreement that moves us toward a positive outcome for everyone involved. On…

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Jessica Belitz Selected for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Master Class on Community Child Care Solutions

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that Jessica Belitz, Director of Workforce for the Blount Partnership, was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants to participate in a Master Class for members of the Business Leads Fellowship Program network. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips business leaders from across the country…

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Home Federal Bank Names New Commercial Lending Manager

Jonathan Mayfield, President of Home Federal Bank of Tennessee, announced that Andy Self has been promoted to Commercial Lending Manager. Andy Self has been with the bank for over 20 years, serving most recently as Private Banking Manager, a role he will continue to oversee.  Andy is a graduate of Northwood University, Texas with a…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – April 7, 2025

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for April 7, 2025.

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Blount County Awaits MICHELIN Guide Announcement Later This Year as the American South Edition Launches

Michelin and Travel South USA today announced the MICHELIN Guide American South is coming to Blount County in 2025. The visit will be part of a new regional approach, including visits to six American South states. The geographic scope includes six states -Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee—and the pre-existing Atlanta Guide.…

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The Christman Company adds Lawyer as manager of business development

Doug Lawyer has joined The Christman Company as manager of business development in the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Doug’s extensive economic development experience in Knoxville brings an impressive skill set, including knowledge of every step of development from concept to doors opening,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – March 31, 2025

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for March 31, 2025.

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