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Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for October 14, 2024.

Celebrated East Tennessee artist Pinkie Mistry is set to bring a new wave of creativity to down- town Maryville with the installation of a stunning new mural outside her gallery. Known for her vibrant palette knife landscapes and botanicals, Mistry’s newest work will feature a magnolia tree, reminiscent of the one she cherished in her…

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC)’s Board of Directors has selected seven new economic development leaders to serve on the organization’s 2025 Board of Directors for a two-year term. The board has also selected the leadership positions for the coming year. The process took place at the annual board meeting on September 15 during IEDC’s…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for October 7, 2024.

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.