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.
A summer Nursing camp at Pellissippi State Community College left a lasting impression on Therese Lloyd when she was just 16 years old. Four summers later, Lloyd volunteered at that same camp as a Nursing student at Pellissippi State, helping 12 high school students from Knox and Blount counties with a simulated birth, newborn assessments,…
They’re currently stored in the cool confines of Dr. Nathan Duncan’s basement, but on Saturday, June 25, eight brews created by Maryville College students will be available for sampling by roughly 1,000 attendees of a craft beer festival. The annual event, known as Hops in the Hills and held in downtown Maryville, is part of…
Cirrus Aircraft delivered the first of twenty-five SR Series TRAC20 aircraft to United Aviate Academy. The TRAC20 is an advanced, high-performance aircraft that will be used for initial pilot training at the only ab-initio flight academy operated by one of the largest U.S.-based airlines. In February, the company announced a purchase agreement with United Aviate…
Jonathan Stanley has joined The Christman Company as project engineer for the firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Jonathan is proving himself an asset to our company and clients through his education and experience,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. Stanley currently is focused on the…
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Maryville College has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. MC has been named a 2022-23 College of Distinction and a Tennessee College of Distinction. This recognition marks the 11th consecutive year that Maryville College has been named a…
Maryville College has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. MC has been named a 2022-23 College of Distinction and a Tennessee College of Distinction. This recognition marks the 11th consecutive year that Maryville College has been named a College of Distinction…
Wild Laurel Golf Course in East Tennessee has been designated a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by Audubon International for its dedication to environmental excellence on the 18-hole track in Townsend known for its stunning mountain views. “Wild Laurel Golf Course has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program,” said Christine Kane, CEO at Audubon…
Cirrus Aircraft delivered the first of twenty-five SR Series TRAC20 aircraft to United Aviate Academy. The TRAC20 is an advanced, high-performance aircraft that will be used for initial pilot training at the only ab-initio flight academy operated by one of the largest U.S.-based airlines. In February, the company announced a purchase agreement with United Aviate…
Daily life and how kids interact online continue to evolve. This includes completing more schoolwork online, interacting with friends using mobile devices and social media. With so many aspects of kids’ lives going digital, Internet Safety Month in June is an important time to review expectations with your children to help them stay safe online.…
