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Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for May 25, 2026.

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 254th installment visiting with Chris Spradley, executive director of Beloved Roots Ranch which aims to be a haven of healing and restoration for U.S. military veterans, offering them a place to heal from mental, physical, and emotional difficulties…

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 253rd installment visiting with Jonathan Ellis, owner of Smoky Ridge Travel which exists to help people create lasting memories through meaningful travel experiences while making the planning process simple and stress-free. Describe more about Smoky Ridge Travel. Smoky Ridge…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for May 18, 2026.

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 252nd installment visiting with Samantha Dagestad, Owner & Principle Designer of Loudan Studio, which was created to bring thoughtful, high-quality design and a more personal experience to homeowners who want their spaces to feel both beautiful and deeply…

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 251st installment visiting with Jess Core, physical therapist with Core Physical Therapy, who enjoys helping active adults and athletes stay healthy, recover from injuries to continue doing the activities they love. Describe the services you offer. My business…

Five local schools received classroom grants through the Foundation for Future Building Trades—four high schools were awarded $2,000 each and one junior high received $1,000—to support hands-on construction education. In addition, seven students earned scholarships totaling $7,500 to further their education or purchase tools for careers in the construction industry. Classroom grants were awarded to…

More than 75 students from area high schools took part in the sixth annual Blount County Job Signing Day activities at the Airport Hilton as they inked with 38 local employers to begin their careers. These seniors either took career and technical education (CTE) courses on a career pathway, earned an industry certification in school,…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for May 11, 2026.

LeConte Wealth has announced Zachary Waterer as Chief Practice Manager, a role focused on enhancing the firm’s operational infrastructure and supporting its continued growth and commitment to client-centered service. Inspired by the timeless philosophy of “Ancora imparo”—an expression often attributed to Michelangelo meaning “Yet I am still learning”—Zachary brings a leadership approach grounded in humility,…