Best Fishing Spots in Blount County, TN

What makes a good fishing spot? Well, quite simply, lots of good fish! That’s not the whole story, though. There’s more to a good fishing spot than just the fish, and while not everybody looks for the same thing in a fishing spot, there are some generally agreed-upon factors that make one fishing spot better…

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FAMILIAR HOMETOWN EXPERTS, NEW HOMETOWN TEAM

A dynamic group of real estate experts have come together to create the Fowler & Hall Group with Realty Executives Associates.

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Get Back to Nature at Maryville's Pistol Creek Wetlands Center

One of the least popular parts of living in a modern city is the concrete jungles they have become. These days, finding trees, let alone animals, can be challenging. But for those who come to visit Maryville, TN to get away from it all and grab some fresh Smoky Mountain air, there is one place…

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The Dialogue with David C. Nichols

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So here we go with our 107th installment visiting with David C. Nichols, PhD, and CEO of East TN Insurors.

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Super Day Trip Idea: Next to Heaven Mountain Adventures in Townsend, TN

Are you looking for your next great day trip idea? There are plenty of things to do in the Townsend, TN area, but none can quite equal the fun of spending the day at Next to Heaven Mountain Adventures. This ranch offers great family fun and spectacular mountain views that are sure to create memories…

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Chow Down at Second Harvest’s 2nd Annual Crab Fest

Join the best of the best in Blount County for the 2nd Annual All You Can Eat Crab Fest

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Trek Out to Look Rock Tower in Maryville

It has often been said that the best gems are those found off the beaten path (no pun intended). Look Rock Tower trail isn’t as popular as many of the other trails in the area, mostly because it is outside of what is referred as the “Traditional Tourist Zone.” Yet, along this short, paved trail,…

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City of Alcoa Police to Host Memorial Service

As part of National Police Week, the City of Alcoa Police Department will be hosting a Peace Officer Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 15

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Experience a Group Camp Adventure at Eagle Rock in Maryville, TN

Eagle Rock is the brainchild of a group of dedicated volunteers who spent many years bringing teens on retreats to part of East Tennessee. They found that everyone enjoyed the fellowship, the camaraderie and the chance to enjoy sharing their life changing experiences with Jesus Christ. In time, the land was purchased to establish Eagle…

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Area credit unions join together to build Knoxville Habitat for Humanity home

Tyra Gann currently lives in an apartment where she pays a monthly rent that increases each year.

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