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In a significant move to support housing security and community well-being, Home Federal Bank announces a $200,000 donation to local nonprofit organizations that provide safe, affordable housing solutions throughout the East Tennessee region. The funding will be distributed among trusted nonprofit partners dedicated to housing stability, homelessness prevention, and neighborhood revitalization. “At Home Federal, we…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for May 26, 2025.

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for May 26, 2025.

Three local public schools received $2,500 each in classroom grants as part of a new initiative to support construction education and training, thanks to the newly established Foundation for Future Building Trades. In addition, six students were awarded scholarships totaling $6,000 to further their education or purchase tools and supplies for careers in the construction…

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 227th installment visiting with Sherry Dial, founder and Sales Growth Business Consultant for Dial Services which helps e-commerce business owners who are tired of guessing what’s working. Describe your services: I help e-commerce business owners who…

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 226th installment visiting with Ashley Griffith, founder and owner of Ashley’s Recruiting Services which exists to make a meaningful impact by connecting talented professionals with mission-driven organizations that align with their values. Describe your services: At ARS,…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for April 28, 2025.

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 225th installment visiting with Shannon Fowler, owner of PowerFit whose purpose is to not only get stronger by working out together, but its a community, a family rather, of people that enjoy getting together to encourage one…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for April 21, 2025.

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group and leading regional airline, and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) have agreed to terms for PSA to open and operate a maintenance base at the airport. As part of the deal, PSA will use the hangar previously occupied by a maintenance provider. The TYS maintenance base…