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PlanET (Plan East Tennessee) has collected thousands of ideas about ways East Tennessee can grow stronger in the future. After several years of data collection and thousands of public comments, a clear message has emerged that prosperity in East Tennessee is tied to excellence in education, a healthier region, and great places that attract great companies and retain talented individuals. East Tennessee’s communities are linked through economic, cultural, and natural assets. Because we share so many assets, we know that together we are stronger and we must work together collaboratively to ensure that we are all prosperous in the years to come.

Maryville College will host “Latino Foodways Celebration: From Nixtamal to Grits” on Sat., Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Clayton Center for the Arts.

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A new documentary exploring the unique assets of the East Tennessee area and the challenges faced by communities and their residents will be debuted next week. “Tell Our Story: Our Legacy Matters” is presented by PlanET and produced by Academy and Emmy Award winning production company Milkhaus.

Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Hickory Construction, Inc. announced today that it has broken ground on the construction of a new church building for the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist congregation. The building has an expected completion date of summer 2014.

TOWNSEND, Tenn. – Just in time for tourism businesses across “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies” to ramp up for the weekend, the State of Tennessee has ironed out details for reopening the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through a collaborative effort involving local governments in Sevier and Blount counties as well as a statement of cooperation from the State of North Carolina – all under the guidelines issues late last week by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

As part of the 2013-2014 Clayton Center for the Arts Season, pianist Emile Pandolfi will perform Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre.

Maryville, Tenn. – Bryan Daniels, president/CEO of the Blount Partnership located in Maryville, Tenn., was appointed to the board of the International Economic Development Council based in Washington D.C. during its meeting in Philadelphia Oct 9.

On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Knoxville VA-accredited attorneys will volunteer to help veterans and their families understand federal disability compensation and pension benefits in a free legal clinic.

TOWNSEND, Tenn.—While the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be in the process of closing due to the government shutdown, the adjacent community of Townsend remains open with outdoor activities, accommodations and scenery to provide visitors with a mountain experience despite the park closure.