Blount Partnership’s Daniels appointed to International Economic Development Council

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.

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Free individual legal consultation about your VA Disability and Pension Benefits

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.

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Mountain Communities “Open for Business” Despite Park Shutdown

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.

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Maple Lane Farms partners with ALCOA Tennessee Operations to celebrate anniversary

Bob Schmidt, owner of Maple Lane Farms (1040 Maple Lane, Greenback, TN 37742), has partnered with a pillar of Blount County, ALCOA Tennessee Operations, to celebrate its centennial anniversary.

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Wave off Hunger with a UT Power Towel

Knoxville, Tenn – The 22nd annual Tim Kerin Memorial Towel Drive will be held Saturday, October 5 before the Tennessee vs. Georgia home game.

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Parks and Rec September Newsletter

This e-newsletter is being sent to you by the Parks & Recreation Commission of Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County with offices located at 316. S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN. If you prefer not to receive this e-newsletter you may submit an unsubscribe request to [email protected].

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Blount County’s Haven House and New Hope Boards Announce Intent to Merge

Maryville, Tenn. – The boards of directors for Blount County-based Haven House and New Hope–Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center announced today the intent to merge the two non-profit agencies. A joint resolution gives both organizations the authority to form a transition team to begin the process of merging and forming a new agency, which will be set to begin unified operations in January 2014 once both boards review and vote on the new agency’s charter and by laws.

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Scarecrow Auction to Benefit Townsend Elementary

Scarecrow Auction to Benefit Townsend Elementary

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MC observes Constitution Day with discussion on Syria and Civil War succession

Maryville College will observe Constitution Day, Sept. 17, with a discussion on how current debates over Presidential and Congressional powers in response to events in Syria have interesting parallels with United States Civil War constitutional issues.

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Heritage Center’s Mountain Homes Tour Includes Special Lunch by Nashville Chef

Townsend, Tenn. – The Heritage Center Guild’s annual Fall Mountain Homes Tour will feature a special lunch by well-known Chef Nathan Wells of Nashville. Wells is being brought to Townsend especially for the tour and will prepare lunch for ticket holders.

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