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.
On a pleasant late summer’s eve, a sold-out crowd of 600 people gathered to enjoy some of the best food in Blount County as 27 area restaurants, food trucks and caterers participated in the 19th annual Taste of Blount hosted by the Blount Partnership at the Theater in the Park in Maryville, Tenn. “Community events…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced The Trust Company of Tennessee as one of the finalists for its annual Dream Big Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of small businesses and honor their contributions to America’s economic growth. Founded in 1987 and with offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for September 6, 2021.
The Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon and 5K this year will take place on September 10 and 11. Participants can race through trails with breathtaking views in an experience they will never forget, whether it be the 13.1 mile half marathon or the 5K “Fun Run.” The Smokies are America’s most visited national park because…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 30, 2021.
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 23, 2021.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation is a job-creation engine, accounting for more than $7 billion in economic benefits and supporting nearly 43,000 full-time jobs, according to a report released this morning by the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC). The report examines the impact of DOE’s investment in Tennessee in FY 2020 and shows…
Little River Trading Company is excited to celebrate 25 years of providing quality outdoor gear and services to East Tennessee. Since its founding in 1996, Little River Trading Company has been known for its quality outdoor gear and clothing. Now, the store is planning a multi-day celebration event, scheduled for the fall, to thank customers…
In March of 2020, those business dealings were put on pause due to COVID-19, but now, 16 months later, state leaders say we may be in better shape than we were prior to the pandemic. Once the calendar hit January 1, 2021, Bob Rolfe, Commissioner of TNECD, says it was off to the races. READ…
We all learned so many important lessons as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to mastering the skill of managing a remote workforce, one of the biggest lessons that business owners learned revolved around the power of employee recognition. In the midst of the lockdown, I can remember feeling amazed, relieved, and deeply…
