Welcome to the Blount Partnership Media Room. Below you will find resources from the Blount County area from our chamber and industry events and partners.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Students at Pellissippi State Community College’s Friendsville location in Blount County, Tenn., now have the opportunity to transfer into King University’s Graduate and Professional Studies & Online Programs and complete their bachelor’s degree. The Blount County campus is located at 2731 West Lamar Alexander Parkway in Friendsville, Tenn.
Blount County & the Cities of Alcoa and Maryville are now using the Everbridge system for Citizen Alerts to communicate with thousands of businesses and residents in minutes in the event of an emergency. Everbridge is an industry-leading interactive communication and mass notification solutions provider that helps organizations save lives, manage critical activities and improve the efficiency of daily operations.
The Knoxville-based law firm Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, P.C. announces the opening of a Chattanooga office, effective May 1, 2013. The new Wimberly Lawson office is shared with the existing Chattanooga law firm Bob E. Lype & Associates, located at 6181 Vance Road, Chattanooga. The two law firms will operate independent practices from the location, but they also plan to work jointly to serve mutual clients in Chattanooga and the surrounding counties in southeast Tennessee whenever possible.
Local Government leaders will discuss priorities, budget challenges and their vision for the future for your community. The briefings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen and build new partnerships between members of the business community and local government officials.
Knoxville, Tenn. – Scott Hamilton, the most recognized male figure skating star in the world, recently joined the Provision Center for Proton Therapy Board of Directors. A cancer survivor, Hamilton is a passionate supporter of cancer-related philanthropies, a best-selling author, keynote speaker and skating commentator.
Stefan Wilson is the founder of Allevia Technology, an Alcoa-based information technology company that offers support, repair and small business managed services.
Pellissippi Parkway Extension (SR 162) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Townsend, Tenn. – With an expected 1,000 attendees, Renaissance of the North American Flute Foundation (RNAFF) is holding its inaugural gathering from June 6-8, 2013, at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, Tenn. – a three-day festival of exhibits and performances.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center has announced the 2013 lineup for its popular Sunset Music Series
BRISTOL, Tenn. – This fall, working adults in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia will have the opportunity to complete their associate, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from King University.
