Blount County Education Foundation to host annual Stuff the Bus event

The BCEF will hold its annual Stuff the Bus event Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 at both Walmart locations in Blount County.

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Beat the Summer Heat with a Refreshing Treat at Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Some summer days are just too much to handle. It’s too hot for anyone to be comfortable, the humidity is heavy, and it seems like the sun is never going to give in and retreat behind the clouds. There’s only one thing to do with weather like this: grin and bear it. How on earth,…

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Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation provides grant to Top Wrench

Top Wrench was recently awarded a grant by the Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation.

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Marketing to potential employees

We’re hearing a lot these days about the difficulties that businesses are having in recruiting sharp new employees.

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Area Organizations Net $22,000 in Gifts from Smoky Mountain Crawl

The high-pitched revving of more than 1,000 small-bore motorcycles rolled through Townsend in early June as the Smoky Mountain Crawl brought with it distinctive bike designs and a following that set a record with the number of attendees.

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Townsend's Romantic Richmont Inn Provides Stunning Views of the Smokies

It’s not obvious at first glance, but the stunning view the Richmont Inn offers is right there in the name. That’s right! The “Richmont” in Richmont Inn refers to Rich Mountain, which is the majestic, lush, and endlessly scenic mountain that the Inn overlooks. Read on to find out more about this Appalachian treasure! A…

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The Dialogue with Jackie S. Mills

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member.

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Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing is a Great Way to Beat the Summer Heat

In the heat of the summer months, there’s no better way to cool off than river tubing in Townsend, at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountain National Park The next question, though, is a little harder to answer. What are you going to do about the heat? Give Tubing a Try! Tubing? Yes, tubing! You…

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Women’s Leadership Boot Camp accepting applications for September session

Women’s Leadership Boot Camp accepting applications for September session

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First Horizon demonstrates strong execution of growth strategy in second quarter

First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) today announced second quarter 2018 results with reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.25; on an adjusted basis, earnings per share were $0.36

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