Blount Partnership Newsletter – November 10, 2025
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Blount County Schools: Preparing Students for the Future Through Career and Technical Education
Blount County Schools is proud to celebrate the success and growth of its Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program, which offers 35 comprehensive Programs of Study designed to prepare students for high-skill, high-demand careers and postsecondary education. From healthcare and engineering to digital design and agriculture, Blount County Schools’ CTE program connects classroom learning with…
UT Federal Credit Union Named Corporate Philanthropist of the Year by AFP Tennessee
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) has been named Corporate Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountain Chapter. The award was presented during AFP’s National Philanthropy Day 2025 celebration on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at The Relix in Knoxville, TN. Nominated by the Pellissippi State Foundation, one of…
The Dialogue with Angela Chaffin
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 236th installment visiting with Angela Chaffin, owner of Bloom Functional Wellness, which helps people in our community take charge of their health by finding and addressing the underlying causes of fatigue, hormonal changes, digestive issues, and other chronic…
Blount Partnership Newsletter – November 3, 2025
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UT Federal Credit Union and Knoxville Ice Bears Launch Multi-Year Partnership
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with the Knoxville Ice Bears hockey team, extending through their 2029-2030 season. The beloved hometown team will now play on official UT Federal Credit Union Home Ice at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. “We’re thrilled to be the ‘Official Credit Union of the…
Smokies to remain open through Jan. 4 with basic services and limited staffing
Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, the nonprofit Friends of the Smokies will continue to provide funding to ensure Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains open with basic visitor services and limited staffing from Nov. 3, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026. The latest agreement allows the popular Cades Cove Loop Road to remain open to the…
The Dialogue with Jay Chapman
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 235th installment visiting with Jay Chapman, operations manager for Crate Pros which offers creative packaging solutions for difficult to ship items. How did you get started? Having held diverse roles across multiple organizations, I’ve developed a deep passion…
Blount Partnership Newsletter – October 27, 2025
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The Dialogue with Wil Davenport
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 234th installment visiting with Wil Davenport, owner/lead facilitator/keynote speaker/emcee for It Begins Within – Developing Leaders which offers leadership development training experiences. Describe more about your company. Training experiences can come in the form of team workshops, small…