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.
Maryville, Tenn. – The New Hope – Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center board of directors announced Thursday that Executive Director Trudy Hughes has accepted a new position with the East Tennessee Foundation in Knoxville. Hughes will start her new position as director of regional development at the East Tennessee Foundation in August 2013.
Northwestern Mutual gives the latest news and tips
Natalie Lester, an East Tennessee native and communications professional, has joined Moxley Carmichael as an account executive.
Heather Ripley, a Maryville native, recently launched Ripley PR, a business-to-business (B2B) public relations agency. The agency – offering a full range of strategic communication services, including crisis management, media relations, and social media strategies – will specialize in construction, healthcare IT, franchising and manufacturing.
Maryville College has another honor to brag about. Keep Blount Beautiful’s BRAVO! Award sign went up June 19 near the entrance gates of the four-year, private liberal arts college. Moments before, Maryville College President Dr. William T. “Tom” Bogart announced news of the award to members the Physical Plant Department who had gathered for a breakfast in their honor.
The Clayton Center for the Arts is once again planning for the popular annual Community Theatre Festival, which will take place from August 2-4. All five shows can be seen for $40 for adults and $25 for children, which will cover the entire weekend of theatre performances. Individual tickets for each show are $15 for adults and $10 for children. The tickets can be purchased through the Clayton Center for the Arts Box Office at 865-981-8590. Online purchases are only an option for individual tickets; the weekend passes must be purchased via the box office. The Festival schedule can be found on the Clayton Center for the Arts website: www.claytonartscenter.com. The festival will open with food and music in the Foyer.
Major Changes to Workers’ Compensation law in Tennessee
Knoxville, Tenn. – Metal Construction News has named JOSEPH Construction Company in the Top 100 Metal Builders of 2012.
Spectra Recycling Inc. President Steve Dixon announced today that Spectra Recycling has purchase SP Fiber Recycling of Knoxville.
