GSM Park Closes to Support Regional COVID-19 Prevention Efforts

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, will close at noon on Tuesday, March 24 through Monday, April 6

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Tennessee Receives Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration From SBA

Gov. Bill Lee announced that Tennessee has received a declaration for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration in response to a request submitted on Wednesday, March 18.

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Blount Partnership Announces Townsend Spring Festival Cancelation and Facility Changes

In response to the COVID-19 cononavirus outbreak, and in what the Blount Partnership sees is the best interest of our visitors, employees and community, the Townsend Spring Festival scheduled for May 1-2 at the Townsend Visitor Center is canceled.

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Blount Partnership Update on Business Resources, Food Service & Hospitality

View the online Blount Partnership coronavirus update.

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What Considerations Should Drive a Rebranding Initiative?

Our firm seems to be more involved than ever in helping our clients rebrand themselves these days.

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Governor Lee Requests Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration From US Small Business Administration

Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced he has submitted a request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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ORNL FCU to Offer Pandemic Assistance Loan Program

ORNL Federal Credit Union has created a loan program to assist members who have been negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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ORNL FCU Donates $8,000 to Smoky Mountain Service Dogs

In late 2018, ORNL Federal Credit Union announced a photo contest encouraging local photographers of any skill level to submit their best photos of the Eastern Tennessee region.

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – March 16, 2020

View the online Blount Partnership weekly newsletter.

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Springtime in the Smokies Photography Workshop

Life sure has thrown us some curveballs over the past couple of weeks. With the constant stream of worst-case scenarios finding their way into our newsfeed, sometimes you need to slow down and let the power of nature heal your soul. Join us at the Spring Photography Workshop at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont…

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