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Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for September 30, 2024.

UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) celebrated the official grand opening of its newest branch with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. This branch is the eighth branch location for UTFCU, and is the first branch in Blount County, located in the Springbrook Farm area in Alcoa. The community was invited to attend the ceremony at the…

In consultation with local authorities and out of an abundance of caution due to expected inclement weather produced by Hurricane Helene, the Blount Partnership made the difficult decision to cancel the Townsend Fall Heritage and Bluegrass Festival scheduled for September 27-28 at the Townsend Events Center in Townsend. With the safety of attendees, performers, and…

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 218th installment visiting with Francis O’Hara, Owner/Operator of Big Orange Vending which works with businesses and schools to place vending machines stocked with healthier food options right where they are needed. The machines are 100% free…

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 217th installment visiting with Leslie McInturff, an administrator with MorningView Village Senior Living community which has been serving Blount County for more than 20 years by offering independent living for those looking to downsize and assisted…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for September 23, 2024.

Maryville, Tenn. – The Blount Partnership is proud to announce that Lauren Emert, Director of Economic Development, has been named to the prestigious 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, an annual recognition presented by the Lincoln Memorial University School of Business and Knox News. The award honors 40 outstanding young professionals in East Tennessee who…

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 216th installment visiting with CEO & Co-Founder of Forecastle Financial Sara Hobbs whose passion is financial literacy and she provides a service that is very much anchored in her desire to help her clients be good…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for September 16, 2024.

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 215th installment visiting with First Fruits Kitchen Executive Chef Tony McClanahan who is returning to the foodservice industry with a new business model where I can use my creativity to offer premium gourmet services. Tell me…