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Bob Patterson, Executive Director announced today that the Tuckaleechee Garden Club has completed decorating the Cardwell House that is located in the Historic Village of the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
A Master Plan for a proposed greenway trail linking Maryville to Townsend estimates the positive economic impact of the trail for Blount County at $65 million over a 10-year period. The construction cost of the 13.7-mile trail is estimated at $24.46 million, again over 10 years, putting the estimated return on investment for every dollar spent at $2.66.
NEW MEMBERS: House on the Hill, Cades Cove Private Tours, Richardson Construction, Carmike Cinemas, Peoples Home Equity, Comcast Spotlight, All Dry Roofing, J's Quality Chem-Dry, Red Chair Architects, Target Marketing, Kirby Consulting, Smoky Mountain Insurance
Mary Beth West Communications, LLC, announced today the expansion of the public relations and strategic communications firm to include a full interactive division, with the addition of three key managers and a development team with expertise in website, mobile application and social media campaign development as well as proprietary software and data management.
A recent report from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission indicates that King University is the largest recipient of transfer students among Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) institutions.
King University and Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC) announced the signing of a reverse transfer agreement between the institutions during a meeting held Friday, Nov. 22, at King's Hardin Valley campus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Give the gift of employment by joining Express Employment Professionals' Pay It Forward Holiday Hiring Drive as we strive to place 100 job seekers in the Blount County area
Provision Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce the inaugural Scott Hamilton and Friends on Ice show, Friday, December 6, at 6:00 pm at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum.
Local Shoney's Restaurants are featuring a Thanksgiving Day Buffet on Thursday, November 28th, Thanksgiving Day, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Check out this special deal from Sam's Club just in time for Christmas.
Roane State is hosting a Mechatronics Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 2-5:30 p.m at the Clinton Higher Education and Workforce Training Facility, 214 Nave St., Clinton, Tenn.
Dancing Bear Lodge & Restaurant suffered extensive damage today (Nov. 14) to its main lodge as part of a fire. We are grateful that there were no injuries to either guests or staff and can report that there were no guests in the lodge at the time of the fire. The safety and well-being of our guests and staff are our first priorities.
King University has joined the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC). ETEC is an organization comprised of private businesses, government entities and other local economic development groups that utilize federal funding in science and security to promote development and explore growth opportunities within the East Tennessee region.
As the nation celebrates the 16th annual America Recycles Day, local companies and organizations are celebrating the continual success of recycling efforts at the 2013 Foothills Fall Festival.
Ripley PR, a business-to-business (B2B) public relations agency, owned by Maryville, Tenn.-native Heather Ripley, has announced it has moved to a new location in downtown Maryville's historic Preservation Plaza building located at 200 East Broadway Ave., Suite 515.
This spring, working adults in East Tennessee will have the opportunity to complete their associate, bachelor's degree or master's degree from King University.
Big Meadow Family Campground of Townsend, Tennessee was recognized as National Small RV Park of the Year.
The workforce is changing. A constant evolution through generational shifts often creates new paths by which processes - once the norm - become archaic.
After several years of data collection and thousands of public comments, a clear message has emerged that prosperity in East Tennessee is tied to excellence in education, a healthier region, and great places that attract great companies and retain talented individuals.
Maryville College will host "Latino Foodways Celebration: From Nixtamal to Grits" on Sat., Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Clayton Center for the Arts.
U.S. tax laws are the most complicated in the world. That's why so many companies are turning to technology in order to simplify things. However, software packages, apps and data warehouses alone won't get the job done – you need to be plugged in to the right people as well as the right technology in order to really succeed.
A new documentary exploring the unique assets of the East Tennessee area and the challenges faced by communities and their residents will be debuted next week. "Tell Our Story: Our Legacy Matters" is presented by PlanET and produced by Academy and Emmy Award winning production company Milkhaus.
Hickory Construction, Inc. announced today that it has broken ground on the construction of a new church building for the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist congregation. The building has an expected completion date of summer 2014.
Just in time for tourism businesses across "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies" to ramp up for the weekend, the State of Tennessee has ironed out details for reopening the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through a collaborative effort involving local governments in Sevier and Blount counties as well as a statement of cooperation from the State of North Carolina – all under the guidelines issues late last week by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
As part of the 2013-2014 Clayton Center for the Arts Season, pianist Emile Pandolfi will perform Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre.
Bryan Daniels, president/CEO of the Blount Partnership located in Maryville, Tenn., was appointed to the board of the International Economic Development Council based in Washington D.C. during its meeting in Philadelphia Oct 9.
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Knoxville VA-accredited attorneys will volunteer to help veterans and their families understand federal disability compensation and pension benefits in a free legal clinic.
While the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be in the process of closing due to the government shutdown, the adjacent community of Townsend remains open with outdoor activities, accommodations and scenery to provide visitors with a mountain experience despite the park closure.
Bob Schmidt, owner of Maple Lane Farms (1040 Maple Lane, Greenback, TN 37742), has partnered with a pillar of Blount County, ALCOA Tennessee Operations, to celebrate its centennial anniversary.
The 22nd annual Tim Kerin Memorial Towel Drive will be held Saturday, October 5 before the Tennessee vs. Georgia home game.
Check out the latest from Parks and Rec in its September newsletter.
The boards of directors for Blount County-based Haven House and New Hope–Blount County Children's Advocacy Center announced today the intent to merge the two non-profit agencies.
As a gateway to the Smoky Mountains, Blount County ranked eighth among Tennessee's 95 counties in tourism activity with $312 million generated in 2012 according to the Economic Impact of Travel on Tennessee Counties report issued by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
A scarecrow auction to benefit Townsend Elementary is set for Friday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
Maryville College will observe Constitution Day, Sept. 17, with a discussion on how current debates over Presidential and Congressional powers in response to events in Syria have interesting parallels with United States Civil War constitutional issues.
he Heritage Center Guild's annual Fall Mountain Homes Tour will feature a special lunch by well-known Chef Nathan Wells of Nashville. Wells is being brought to Townsend especially for the tour and will prepare lunch for ticket holders.
With the 2013-2014 academic year underway, Maryville College is enjoying recognition and rankings from various national publications.
Tickets are now on sale for the third Fall Mountain Homes Tour set for Friday, October 18, a benefit by the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Guild to fund the Center's educational programs.
The Blount Partnership, which includes the Industrial Development Board of Blount County, received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help defray road construction costs in Pellissippi Place as ProNova Solutions begins building the first phase of its proton therapy facility.
The County Community Action Committee (CAC) is asking for your help in taking a quick survey regarding public transportation in the area.
Maryville native Suzy Garner Booker has been named Maryville College's new vice president for institutional advancement.
The East Tennessee Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), recently awarded Ackermann PR Senior Vice President Lisa Hood Skinner with a First Place Golden Press Card Award in Freelance Writing.
Fourteen time Grammy Winner Ricky Skaggs will open the Clayton Center for the Arts 2013-2014 Season on September 7 at 8 p.m. in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre.
he Blount County Community Action Agency's Office of Aging (BCCAA) recently added a team member for its new program, SMiles.
Second Harvest Food Bank is struggling to feed all children going hungry in our community. At-risk kids get free food while at-school but many do not have anything to eat over the weekend.
"What Lies Behind and What Lies Ahead" is the title of the address that Maryville College President Dr. William T. "Tom" Bogart will deliver to new and returning students, faculty and staff during the school's 2013 Convocation ceremony, which is scheduled for Thurs., Aug. 29.
More than 100 new jobs are coming to Blount County as Surface Igniter, LLC, the pioneer in the development of the silicon carbide igniter in 1969, is moving its headquarters and manufacturing operations to the Blount County Industrial Park in Maryville, Tenn.
You're invited to participate in a "Community Conversation" about community needs at the Blount County Public Library on Monday, August 26, at 7 p.m.
The final days of the discount ticket period for the Foothills Fall Festival are here. For a limited time, purchase a pass for all three days of the entertainment-packed festival for just $60.
All students, K-12, in Alcoa, Maryville and Blount Country schools are invited to participate in the 2013 Student Art Competition on Paper for the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center's Blue Ribbon Country Fair.
To commemorate the Tennessee Operations 100-year anniversary, Alcoa Inc. will offer their centennial anniversary canned water for sale to the community and employees on Friday, August 16 in front of the North Plant administration building on North Wright Road.
For the 10th consecutive year, King University has been named one of the "Best in the Southeast" by The Princeton Review, an education services company widely known for its test prep programs and college and graduate school guides.
Belk at Foothills Mall is holding a Chamber Appreciation Day on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Print out the coupon inside to get your savings.
Anderson Lumber Company is hosting a golf outing benefiting Blount County Habitat for Humanity on Oct. 3, and they need your help!
AtWork Group, an award-winning multi-specialty national staffing franchisor, announced it has again been included in the Staffing Industry Analysts' annual List of Largest U.S. Staffing Firms and Market Share Analysis report.
Mary Beth West Communications,LLC, a public relations and communications firm based in Alcoa, Tenn., announced the addition of two new employees to the team, Cureton Gannon and Jamie Stooksbury.
April Jopling and her son, Country Music Artist Jeff Jopling, will be hosting an open house on their beautiful 50 Acre Estate, Country Manor Acres, in Townsend, Tenn., on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 4:30-8:30 p.m.
King University and Pellissippi State Community College have signed a reverse transfer agreement between the institutions. The reverse transfer program will be available to Pellissippi State students who have transferred to King University from Pellissippi State prior to the completion of their associate degree program.
The News Sentinel Open invites you to join Web.com for their Small Business Forum. This interactive Forum will focus on helping local small businesses learn how to successfully market their business online.
For Blount County seniors who face transportation-access issues, finding ways to make essential trips for things like groceries, medical appointments and prescription refills can become a daunting prospect. Thanks to a new program announced this week by the Blount County Community Action Agency (BCCAA), a senior-friendly transportation service is close at hand.
Links for Life Golf Tournament in memory of Anna C. Irwin - try your luck on Friday Sept. 13!
In celebration of Alcoa Tennessee Operations centennial anniversary, the location has released a 100-year timeline of the history of the plant.
Summit Medical Group, the region's leading primary care organization, adds a new primary care physician to its Deane Hill location, 7211 Wellington Drive, Knoxville.
As a finalist in Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine's "Top Adventure College" tournament earlier this year, Maryville College – and its unique outdoor adventure program, Mountain Challenge – are featured in the publication's August issue.
Niek Schreuder, M.Sc. DABR, a board-certified medical physicist with significant experience in all aspects of proton beam radiotherapy, has joined the Provision Center for Proton Therapy as vice president and chief medical physicist.
More than a dozen local elected officials have signed up to participate in the second annual Calhoun's Pigs & Politics Legislative Day to be be held Thursday, Aug. 8 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Alumni Gym on the Maryville College campus.
On Monday, July 29th, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that the west alignment shift at the southern end of the Preferred Alternative has been selected for the Pellissippi Parkway Extension (State Route 162) project in Blount County.
To meet the rising senior population's needs in Blount County, the Blount County Community Action Agency (BCCAA) will hold a fundraiser to benefit Blount County seniors on Mon., July 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center has announced two opportunities to see the Smokies play at home in August, on Saturday, Aug. 17 versus the Chattanooga Lookouts and again on Saturday, Aug. 24 versus the Mobile BayBears.
King University will host an information session for Graduate & Professional Studies and Online Programs (GPS) degree options including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN-BSN) programs on Wednesday, July 24 at Pellissippi State Community College's (PSCC) Blount County campus in Friendsville, 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.
If you're contemplating starting a business, or you already have one, you know it involves financial risks as well as rewards. But when you plan for business success, as well as your own financial security, you'll stay on the right track.
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.
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.
There are many other features contained in the reforms that employers need to learn about. This workshop will be conducted by the Division of Workers' Compensation Administrator and staff members of the department.
Metal Construction News has named JOSEPH Construction Company in the Top 100 Metal Builders of 2012.
Check out the latest happenings with the Maryville, Alcoa and Blount County Parks and Rec.
Spectra Recycling Inc. President Steve Dixon announced today that Spectra Recycling has purchase SP Fiber Recycling of Knoxville.
Maryville College announced that Cynthia J. "Cyndi" Sweet has been named director of admissions and Matthew Jagnow has been named director of alumni affairs.
Students at Pellissippi State Community College's Friendsville location in Blount County, Tenn., now have the opportunity to transfer into King University's Graduate and Professional Studies & Online Programs and complete their bachelor's degree.
Alex Roehl and Jason Saneford have joined JOSEPH Construction Company's Knoxville office.
Blount County & the Cities of Alcoa and Maryville are now using the Everbridge system for Citizen Alerts to communicate with thousands of businesses and residents in minutes in the event of an emergency.
The Knoxville-based law firm Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, P.C. announces the opening of a Chattanooga office, effective May 1, 2013.
Local Government leaders will discuss priorities, budget challenges and their vision for the future for your community.
Scott Hamilton, the most recognized male figure skating star in the world, recently joined the Provision Center for Proton Therapy Board of Directors.
This month's issue focuses on how to prepare for financial uncertainty and ideas to help kids become good money managers. Have a great summer!
Check out the latest happenings around Anderson Lumber Company, hometown owned and operated since 1925.
Many of us have been spring cleaning, emptying closets, organizing files and discarding unwanted items. Now that the heavy lifting is over, consider some steps to make sure your PC is in top shape too.
The comment period for the proposed avoidance shifts has been extended to Saturday, June 15, 2013.
With an expected 1,000 attendees, Renaissance of the North American Flute Foundation (RNAFF) is holding its inaugural gathering from June 6-8, 2013, at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, Tenn. – a three-day festival of exhibits and performances.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center has announced the 2013 lineup for its popular Sunset Music Series.
This fall, working adults in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia will have the opportunity to complete their associate, bachelor's degree or master's degree from King University.
The Provision Center for Proton Therapy announced today it has named Marcio Fagundes, M.D., as medical director. A board-certified radiation oncologist, he comes to Knoxville from the ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma City where he has practiced proton therapy and conducted significant research.
On June 15, 2013, The Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville, Tennessee will celebrate by hosting an event devoted to honoring a healthy mind, body, and spirit in the community. This FREE event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor space is available.
The Blount Partnership, in conjunction with Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, is proud to announce that the Circle the Smokies mobile app is now available for a free download on iTunes.
About one half of the 3,000 Chevy dealers across the country are currently undergoing or have completed the new image renovations encouraged by General Motors. Here at home, West Chevrolet saw their Alcoa-based shop renovation as an opportunity to support a company that shares a name with the town. by purchasing aluminum panels for its building.
Theatre Knoxville Downtown closes it's 2012-2013 with "'Till Beth do us Part" by Jones, Hope and Wooten. The romantic comedy opens May 31 at 8 p.m. with and opening reception beginning at 7 p.m.
Pellissippi State Community College is offering a wide variety of summer creative learning classes in June and July for children as young as 7. All classes are open for immediate registration.
Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide, a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award of a new, multi-million dollar federal contract to provide equipment management and warehouse services to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 for emergency and counter-terrorism response vehicles and equipment.
Doug Werker, a business development manager for Ameriprise Financial, Brent Trentham & Associates was named the Blount County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month for April.
King University will be offering a new Healthcare Administration bachelor's degree beginning summer 2013 term at the University's Knoxville campus at Hardin Valley, and beginning fall 2013 at the Kingsport location at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE).
Today, officials with Blount Partnership and the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority hosted "Tourism Day," a celebration highlighting the unique platforms that make Blount County, the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, an ideal tourist destination.
Joseph Lenn, executive chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm is the 2013 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef Southeast. Chef Lenn is the first chef from Tennessee to win this distinction. He began his career at Blackberry Farm as an intern, and has been at the helm of TheBarn since 2009.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with Alcoa officials, announced today the company will expand its rolling mill in Alcoa, Tenn. to meet the growing demand for light, durable and recyclable aluminum sheet for automotive production.
Blake Smith, director of operations for the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston, Texas, has been named the new general manager of the Clayton Center for the Arts located on the Maryville College campus.
One of the oldest buildings on Maryville College's campus is now the most energy efficient.
The University Area Sertoma Club Corp. presents the 13th annual F.A.T. (Feeding Americans Today) Boys Against Hunger Golf Tournament to benefit Second Harvest Foodbank on May 16.
In celebration of Arbor Day, Earth Day and World Environment Day, Alcoa Tennessee Operations employees are joining their colleagues around the world to volunteer for environmental projects during Green Works, which officially runs April 21 to June 21.
King University will be offering its Information Technology bachelor's degree this summer at the University's Knoxville campus at The Village at Hardin Valley at 10950 Spring Bluff Way in Knoxville, Tenn.
Cades Cove Heritage Tours, based at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, will again offer a special evening tour to see the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont on June 6-13.
The Orchestra at Maryville College and the Maryville College Community Chorus will present a joint Spring Concert on Mon., April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre of the Clayton Center for the Arts.
The Great Smokies Experience is a one-of-a-kind, credit-bearing, college class experience for high school students entering their junior and senior years. Created and administered by professional educators from Maryville College, The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, and the Mountain Challenge Program.
Blount Partnership President/CEO Bryan Daniels announced today that Bruce Kerr has been hired as the Director of Accounting and Human Resources.
The Maryville College Jazz Band will present its 2013 Spring Concert on Thurs., April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts' Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall.
Bon Appétit today unveiled Blackberry Farm as the number one resort on their site Bonappetit.com for its cover story, "10 Best Food Lover's Hotels in America" to be featured in its May issue, which hits newsstands on April 23.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Windham Professionals announced today the company will expand operations at its two Tennessee locations. The expansions will add an additional 150 positions in Alcoa, Tenn. and 95 positions in Hendersonville, Tenn. and represents an investment of $500,000.
The Blount Partnership announced today that it has joined with North American Merchant Services (NAMS) to provide its membership with the ability to accept credit cards, debit cards, electronic checks, as well as gift cards as part of the many assistance programs it offers businesses to save time and money.
Why do companies like Southwest Airlines, Apple®, Zappos.com, Whole Foods Market, and Google always top the lists of the best places to work?
To observe the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Heritage Center is hosting a collection of memorabilia and artifacts from that important period of U.S. history. Items are on display in the Proffitt's Gallery inside the main gallery
Roane State Community College will be hosting its annual Job Fair - 2013 for our current students and soon-to-be graduates. The event will be held at our Oak Ridge branch campus on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 2- 4:00 p.m.
Blount County is once again leading the way in the tourism industry as it takes the next step in providing its visitors with a positive experience and the utmost quality service. The Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority announced a new Blount County Certified Tourism Ambassador Program, which is a certification program that inspires front-line hospitality employees and volunteers in the area to work together turning every visitor encounter into a positive experience.
Maryville College invites prospective students to take one more step toward making their college decision by attending a "Just for Juniors" event, scheduled for Fri., April 12.
Formerly known as Mary Beth West Consulting, Blount County's locally based public relations firm will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Thurs., April 4 at a 4:30-6:00 p.m. ribbon-cutting for its new office space, including a new name and logo as well, Mary Beth West Communications, LLC.
The Buechner (Beek-ner) Institute at King University will be hosting the second annual BuechnerFest at Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, N.C., May 30 through June 2, 2013. BuechnerFest will feature three days of enjoying and discussing the work and career of the award-winning writer and Presbyterian minister Frederick Buechner.
Brent Trentham, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Knoxville and Alcoa, TN has been named to the Barron's® "Top 1,000 Advisors: State-by-State Listings" list in Barron's Magazine, a publication covering business and finance.
Harmony Family Center's first ever mud run at Montvale is set for May 11, 2013, the Saturday before Mother's Day! Mudder's Day Madness 5K is an obstacle course designed for people age 12 and up, of all athletic abilities.
Starting this year, rising high school juniors and seniors can enroll in a one-of-a-kind Maryville College summer course and receive three credit hours from the private liberal arts college located in East Tennessee
This workshop will provide information regarding the grief and loss issues of children, teens and families, while incorporating the techniques of equine assisted grief counseling and art as avenues of listening to those who are grieving.
A FREE business seminar and vehicle showcase on the economics and practicality of implementing clean, alternative fuels in today's fleets is set for March 13 at Smokies Stadium in Kodak from 9 a.m.-noon.
As part of the marketing efforts by the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority, the Blount Partnership is sponsoring the opening keynote address by Joel Manby, President/CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment at the Southeast Tourism Society's Spring Symposium in Atlanta, March 18-20.
The Knoxville Bar Association anticipates a substantial increase in participation from attorneys and law office staff in the Annual Law Practice Today Expo. This cutting edge Conference focuses on developing sustainable law firms with continued revenue growth, and will be held at the U.T. Conference Center in Knoxville on April 12.
The Blount Partnership, Knox County, Innovation Valley, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with officials from ProNova Solutions, today announced the company has agreed to become the anchor tenant at the Pellissippi Place technology research and development park on the Oak Ridge Corridor located at the end of the Pellissippi Parkway in Alcoa, Tenn.
We are very excited about partnering with Calhoun's this year for the Raising of the Water! We will have Barbecue, Live Music, Drinks, a Silent Auction, and tons of fun. Tickets are only $40 this year and go on sale soon.
The Knoxville Bar Association is offering a community law school on March 16 to educate local residents about how to protect themselves against fraud and make sure they are protected regarding healthcare and financial decisions.
The names of five new division chairpersons have been announced at Maryville College.
Does your business provide products or services that federal, state, and local governments use? How about other government agencies? If so, this FREE seminar will assist you in getting into business with these entities.
The deadline to apply to Maryville College's new Scots Science Scholars (S3) program is quickly approaching.
The Blount Partnership in conjunction with Pellissippi State are offering a three-day 10-hour OSHA class March 12-14.
Four-person or two-person teams represent your company or organization in a challenging setting. The race features a run/walk, multi-skill events, tower climb, and —an event that is a little "wet" and one that is a little "wild."
This recognition award, sponsored by Blount BEneFITs, recognizes the efforts of Blount County schools and businesses that are taking steps with their organization to promote and embrace healthy living.
For Knoxville area nursing students who only need to complete their clinical studies to receive their nursing degree, there is a new option. Beginning fall 2013, King University will offer a four-semester clinically ready Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at the schools Hardin Valley location in Knoxville.
National College of Business & Technology has named Orlando Dumas, previously of Atlanta, Georgia, as director of the Knoxville Campus.
At the Tennessee Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau annual event in Murfreesboro on Feb. 1, Blount County's tourism efforts were highlighted as a "best practices" example for programs across the state.
Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives Winter Conference & Legislative Reception is set for March 13 in Nashville. Find out more info here.
Year 2013 marks Brozelco's 20th anniversary as your industrial distributor and systems integrator. Over the years, Brozelco has had the opportunity to build many valued business relationships with each of our customers in the various industries and markets that they represent.
After serving as executive director of the Clayton Center for the Arts since 2008, Robert Hutchens announced Tuesday that he will be retiring at the end of this fiscal year, May 31, 2013. Hutchens has agreed, however, to aid in the transition to new leadership by serving as executive director emeritus.
King University announces tuition and fees will see no increase for the 2013-2014 academic year. An awareness that affordability is of increasing concern for students and parents led King to initiate research about how the 146-year-old institution could develop a fee structure that allows students an affordable option to maximize financial aid and decrease post-grad debt.
Christopher Wm Mahler announced today that Michelle Peruski has joined his staff at Christopher Wm Mahler CPA PC.
High school students, adult learners and community college students are all invited to "Meet Maryville" this Sat., Feb. 2.
Check out the happenings around Parks & Rec in their January Newsletter.
Brain Teasers 2, the popular national traveling exhibit, opened this week at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, providing visitors the opportunity to gain new appreciation for the brain and what it can do.
Microtherm, Inc., a subsidiary of the Etex Group headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, announced today that it is moving into the Blount Partnership spec building located at 1731 Fred Lawson Drive in Partnership Park South in Maryville, Tenn.
Employers are invited to participate in a Feb. 27 job fair for Roane State Community College students who are pursuing careers in healthcare and plan to graduate this year.
The Foothills Community Players is proud to announce the addition of Dana Harbison Wham to their 2013 Board of Directors.
Glenn Shepard Seminars, one of our Chamber members, is providing you an opportunity to take part in a special seminar offered to members of Blount County Chamber of Commerce. We are pleased that a company of this magnitude has chosen Maryville to host this event.
While basketry is a craft that dates back to the beginning of man-kind, today, it is an art that not many know how to do. This February and April, Karen Kenst will share this time-honored skill in a series of basket-making classes at the Visitors Center in Townsend.
Maryville College is again inviting prospective student families to discover the four-year liberal arts college without ever leaving home.
Experience the thrill and excitement of the #1 rated zip line canopy tour in TN by TripAdvisor. Located across from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Enjoy the views as your feet never touch the ground for 2 ½ hours, while you zip through or above the trees!
Order your tickets today for the Athena Awards Reception, honoring the top women of Blount County, held at the Clayton Center for the Arts on Jan. 31, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
Join Sam's Club for its Open House on Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., where non-members can shop with no upcharge.
The Maryville Police Department is taking applications for its Citizen Police Academy scheduled to begin Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Maryville-resident David Cockrill, CEO of Red Chair Architects, will mark the one-year anniversary of the successful merger of Cockrill Design and Planning and Community Tectonics on Jan. 4, 2013.
Jazzercise in Maryville is offering a special two-day sale Jan. 7-8. Sign up today for great classes in cardio, strength and stretching.
You are invited to spend an evening with members of UT's 1998 National Championship team, Phil Fulmer, Peerless Price, and Al Wilson. The three UT legends will speak at King College on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Wes Dean, MD, has earned a national appointment on the American Academy of Family Physicians' Quality and Practice Board. Dr. Dean will serve a four-year term beginning at the end of 2012.
After working as a licensed Realtor for over a year and after working in the banking and lending industries for over 18 years, Brett Heppner knows all of the right business moves to make for him and his clients.
Advancing East Tennessee's Regional Competitiveness is the focus of an upcoming symposium sponsored by Plan East Tennessee in partnership with Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley, Inc.
If you are responsible for planning your group's riding excursions then now is the time to let us know you're coming to town! Tell us when you plan on being here and we'll make sure you get the most out of your time.
King's Hardin Valley location in Knoxville has recently expanded, nearly doubling in size. Degree offerings for spring 2013 will include Business Administration, BSN for Registered Nurses, Allied Health, Psychology (PSYC), and Communication (COMM), along with the newest offering of Criminal Justice. Adult learners will also have the option to study for their master's degree in Business Administration.
Four selected Shoney's Restaurants will be open at 8 a.m. on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25. In recent years, more and more people are dining out for Christmas Day and Shoney's Family Restaurant provides a wholesome, friendly atmosphere to enjoy dining with your family.
Come join us for our 2nd Annual Christmas Party: Friday, December 14th @ 8 p.m. - Midnight. Open to All.
A diverse slate of leaders will participate in a symposium on advancing East Tennessee's regional competitiveness on Wed., Jan. 9, 2013, hosted by Plan East Tennessee, or PlanET, in partnership with Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley.
With the studio set to open on Jan. 2, Get Fit Maryville would like to extend a special offer of FREE PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING AND boot camp classes from Jan. 2-11.
Get up to 40% off, now through Saturday at Bristol & Bragg Jewelers.
Maryville College is hosting its annual Financial Aid Night at 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 13 in the Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall of the Clayton Center for the Arts.
On Dec. 11, MCSF is hosting a book launch / sale / signing / reception for "Maryville," a pictorial history by Linda Braden Albert and David R. Duggan.
Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc, restaurants are participating in the Free Hot Fudge Cake Day, on Thursday, Dec. 6. Guests are invited to go to any area Shoney's Restaurant to receive their free hot fudge cake.
AT&T will announce that its has turned on its 4G LTE network in parts of Blount County including Alcoa and Maryville, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology.
Did you ever wonder what happens to all those plastic milk jugs and bleach bottles you are recycling each week? Well, wonder no more! The American Recycled Plastic Corporation has been recycling household & industrial discarded plastics into very durable dimensional plastic lumber and then into beautiful outdoor furniture since the late eighties.
The Smoky Mountain Visitor's Center in Townsend, Tenn., plays host to some outstanding holiday gifts, exhibits and demonstrations as presented by the Townsend Artisan Guild, Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 26-28
Check out the special offer from Laurel Valley Golf Course & Restaurant which is open during Thanksgiving holiday.
Check out the latest happenings around Parks & Rec in its November newsletter.
JJ Buettgen will succeed Ruby Tuesday founder Sandy Beall, who previously announced his intention to retire.
Local Shoney's Restaurants are featuring a Thanksgiving Day Buffet on Thursday, November 22rd Thanksgiving Day, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Join Bethel University for a Lunch & Learn Information Session, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 at 1 p.m., at the Blount County Chamber of Commerce, 201 S. Washington St., Maryville, TN. RSVP to Teresa Mustar at email@example.com or 865-210-2615
Help Wanted: Blount County Habitat is seeking many volunteers, with experience, to wrap Christmas presents inside Foothills Mall (at Belk entrance) to raise money for a Habitat home.
Our upcoming eNews blasts will provide the new benefit levels for our current 'Friends of the Foothills' program, our new major gifts program for individuals and businesses, called the 'Conservation Circle', as well as our planned giving program, called the 'Legacy Circle.
King College and Knoxville's WIVK FM 107.7 announced Jennifer Estes of Loudon, Tenn., as the winner of the third annual Degree of Success Scholarship contest promotion. The contest was open to anyone who sought the chance to realize their dreams of obtaining an undergraduate degree at no cost through King's School of Graduate and Professional Studies & Online Programs (GPS) in Knoxville, Sevierville, Morristown, Strawberry Plains, and Harriman.
On Veteran's Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson continues its tradition of giving back to veterans. All veterans are invited to join us at our Maryville or Pigeon Forge locations for a great free lunch and short program.
Nothing has us more ready for a rustic fall feast than the new cookbook, The Foothills Cuisine of Blackberry Farm.
Blount County Fire Protection District is holding its annual Coats for our Community fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. at The Auction House of TN, Inc., located at 2110 East Broadway Ave. (across from Hardees), Maryville.
Many talented local artisans are set to display their wares in the Townsend Visitors Center exhibit hall located at 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway in Townsend, Tenn. Exhibitors will demonstrate their crafts, which include photography, ceramics, stained glass and woodworking.
A $2.4 million grant to establish the Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping Center of East Tennessee (AMP!) was announced recently by its funding agencies. Led by Tech 20/20, in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Pellissippi State and the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, the grant will serve a 20-county area spanning East Tennessee.
You are invited to participate in an on-line survey for transportation planning in the Knoxville Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) region. Blount County is a member of the TPO and includes transportation projects in the regional plan for funding.
This month, JOSEPH Construction, Inc. celebrates 40 years as one of East Tennessee's most successful general contractors. With headquarters in Knoxville and branch offices in Sevierville and Johnson City, JOSEPH Construction has been recognized for their industrial and commercial construction expertise, as well as their services in disaster mitigation and reconstruction of damaged properties with the DCR and RECon Divisions.
Catch up on the packed Everett Senior Center schedule for November and December.
With the company's 10-year anniversary approaching in March 2013, public relations firm Mary Beth West Consulting, LLC, announced today a $10,000 gift to the University of Tennessee's College of Communication & Information's public relations program, in memory of the late Sammie Lynn Puett, APR, Fellow PRSA.
This past week Foothills Land Conservancy celebrated the signing of two conservation easements with several more expected to occur by the end of this year.
King College and Knoxville's WIVK FM 107.7 are sponsoring a scholarship contest for WIVK listeners with one lucky winner receiving a full scholarship to King College. Applications will be accepted through midnight on Oct. 26, at which time five finalists will be chosen from the pool of qualified applicants. The finalists, along with the public, are invited to attend the open house/live remote on Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at King's Knoxville location at The Village at Hardin Valley where the winner will be announced.
At 8 pm on November 2, 2012, Clayton Center for the Arts will welcome Dailey & Vincent to the Ronald and Lynda Nutt theatre as the latest in the Clayton Center for the Arts 2012-2013 season.
For the sixth consective month and seventh time this year, Chris Mahler was named the Blount Partnership Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month, Blount Partnership vice president Tammi Ford announced today.
The first-ever Smoky Mountain Book Festival will take place on Saturday, October 27, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Heritage Center in Townsend.
Two Fall festivals sponsored by the Eagleton Elementary and Middle Schools will be held on Oct. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Elementary School (3728 Williams Mill Rd. Rockford, TN 37853) and then moving to the Eagleton Elementary School (708 Sam Houston School Road, Maryville, TN 37804) at 3 p.m.
Dr. Wendy Blue and the Blue Family Chiropractic center is holding a patient appreciation day on Friday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Please join several Blount and Knox County employers for a job fair sponsored by the Army National Guard. It is open to all individuals searching for jobs.
Due to popular demand, The City of Maryville will hold another free compost event beginning on Monday, October 8 through Friday, October 12 from 8 AM until 3:30 PM daily. The compost meets all State and Federal Regulations and has been classified as "exceptional quality." Four hundred fifty (450) cubic yards of compost were given away during the September event.
Sen. Doug Overbey feels it is important as a public servant to be involved in his community and district. Working with these organizations and businesses is an ideal way for him to stay connected to the needs of the local community. He is able to see his constituent's economic and day to day challenges first-hand and interacting with them on a one-to-one basis provides the best insights for him to take back to Nashville.
United Way of Blount County has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most utilized independent evaluator of charities.
Pellissippi State Community College's Alumni Association and the West Knoxville business Painting with a Twist are again joining forces to host "Painting with a Purpose," an art party to raise funds for the college's Alumni Scholarship.
Cooler weather is a welcome change in the Foothills office. Our focus during the fall season is on completing our conservation easement agreements with landowners - with the majority of them closing before the end of the year.
Johnson Architecture, Inc. is pleased to welcome two new employees to its firm and announce its newest licensed architect.
Many talented local artisans are set to display their wares in the Townsend Visitors Center exhibit hall located at 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway in Townsend, Tenn. Beginning Oct. 3 through Oct. 13, exhibitors will demonstrate their crafts, which include photography, jewelry and woodworking.
In keeping with it's mission to support local talent and locally produced art, the Clayton Center for the Arts will premiere the movie "Macbeth" on October 12, 2012 at 8 pm. Prior to the screening, the filmmaker and cast will be available to meet the public. The screening will be in the Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time by calling 865-981-9590 or at www.Claytonartscenter.com and will be available the evening of the film. Tickets are $15 and $10 for students.
We hope you will plan to attend this year's Haunted Hope benefiting Haven House on October 27!! Tickets are $50 but we will offer a discount of $5 if you purchase by October 17 which includes food and beverage.
Join us for the seventh Annual East Tennessee Chili Cook-Off benefiting Second Harvest Foodbank on Sunday, Oct. 21 at the World's Fair Park Festival Lawn in Knoxville from noon-6 p.m.
King College and Knoxville's WIVK FM 107.7 are sponsoring a scholarship contest for WIVK listeners with one lucky winner receiving a full scholarship to King College. The promotion will begin on Monday, Oct. 1 and will run through Friday, Oct. 26.
This e-newsletter is from the Parks & Recreation Commission of Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County with offices located at 316. S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN.
Please enjoy the latest DENSO community e-newsletter for summer 2012.
It was a time to honor the best and brightest in the community as 13 individuals and local businesses received the 2012 Blount Partnership Business Excellence Awards at the Clayton Center for the Arts on a beautiful Thursday evening at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
For the fifth consective month and sixth time this year, Chris Mahler was named the Blount Partnership Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month, Blount Partnership vice president Tammi Ford announced today.
The Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants is holding its 18th annual golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 1, at the Tennessee Centennial Golf Course to benefit the Angel Tree progam which provides gifts to less fortunate children at Christmas.
After last year's sold out show with the Southern Fried Chicks, Etta May is back with her new show, Etta May's White Trash Diary.
Maryville College's 2012-2013 academic year officially began with Convocation on Aug. 30, and with the start of school, administrators are celebrating some new accolades.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) grant-supported research on yeast cells conducted at Maryville College has drawn to a close after three years, but what 18 undergraduates have learned will last a lifetime.
With one National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project completed this summer, Maryville College is gearing up for two other NSF research projects that will benefit students.
With more than 50 people in attendance, Crye-Leike DeLozier Realty was excited to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 11.
In conjunction with national Make a Difference Day, Louisville's 3rd Annual Octoberfest is set for October 26 and 27
Chem-Dry, the world's largest carpet cleaning company, is continuing their partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation for another year. During Chem-Dry's 2011 Cleaning for the Cause fundraising program the brand raised more than $55,000 for NBCF and hopes to double that number this year.
The City of Maryville invites regional residents to try our Class A compost for free on Saturday, September 15 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The compost meets all State and Federal Regulations and has been classified as "exceptional quality."
Come out to the Boys & Girls Club of Blount County Grand Opening on Sept. 25 from 4-7 p.m. at Ft. Craig located at 520 S. Washington St. in Maryville.
Bush Brother's Co. presents the 7th Annual East Tennessee Chili Cook-off to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee on Oct 21 from noon-6 p.m. at the World's Fair Park festival lawn in Knoxville.
A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee is holding a benefit night Sept. 29 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 224 Hamilton Crossing Dr. in Alcoa.
Road to Recovery will soon be coming to our area, but we need volunteers to get the program started. For many cancer patients, getting to and from treatment is the greatest obstacle in beating cancer. Volunteers help eliminate this challenge through Road to Recovery.
Vendor's Needed for Christmas Fair benefiting A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee. The event takes place Nov. 1 from 6-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Maryville Fellowship Hall located at 202 W. Lamar Alexander.
He lived on the roof of a five-story apartment building in Mexico, and his room was so small that it contained little more than a bed, some canvases and his painting tools. It was from there, though, that African-American artist Harold Winslow created more than 1,300 pieces, securing a place in art history as a prolific chronicler of Mexican culture.
Maple Lane Farms' 14th Annual Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch will open to the public on Fri., Sept. 14. Throughout September, the maze will be open from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Fridays, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and from noon until 6 p.m. on Sundays. Hayrides begin the last weekend in September.
Mountain Challenge is celebrating its 25th anniversary this academic year, but community members shouldn't expect to see silver on any of the posters, logos or event invitations that will herald the milestone.
As part of the 25th anniversary celebration for Mountain Challenge, the public is invited to attend an outdoor adventure festival on Sun., Sept. 23 from 1 until 4 p.m.
For the 13th consecutive year, King College has achieved record enrollment numbers. As of the first day of classes, King's preliminary enrollment count is 2,381, an 11 percent increase over last year's number of 2,146.
Maryville College and the East Tennessee Japanese School again are partnering to offer a basic Japanese language course for the community. The classes, which begin at 9 a.m., Sept. 15 and continue every Saturday morning through Nov. 17, are open to people aged 10 to 100.
The age 60+ population is expected to grow by 63% by 2025 according to the Knox County CAC Office on Aging. But, many in this fast-growing group do not plan at all. This is often due to the mistaken assumption that if they are not wealthy or have fixed or limited assets that there is no reason to bother with a will.
A sigh of relief escaped from Royal Metal Powders president Mike Lutheran as he watched a rail car loaded with copper leave on a newly constructed rail spur from his expanded facility located at 433 Continental Drive in Maryville, Tenn.
More than 65,000 people die each year in emergency rooms due to one reason; lack of patient information. Scott Gray, President of ERMedStat and Maryville resident, has invented and patented a solution that has taken off nationwide which is changing emergency care medicine one code at a time.
This fall, Maryville College welcomes to its campus one new full-time faculty member, one visiting professor and one technical director, bringing the total number of full-time faculty members to 71.
Many talented local artisans are set to display their wares in the Townsend Visitors Center exhibit hall located at 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway in Townsend, Tenn. Beginning Sept. 1 through Sept. 13, exhibitors will demonstrate their crafts, which include stained glass, paintings and woodworking.
On September 21 and 22 the Clayton Center for the Arts will once again produce theatre. "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams will hold 2 school performances on September 21, one at 9 am and one at 1 pm.
The Art Market Gallery will have an extended Exhibit in the Denso Gallery in the Clayton Center for the Arts through September 28, 2012. There will be an artists reception, Friday, September 28 from 5-8 PM as part of Last Friday Art Walk.
AESSEAL, one of the world's leading specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, marks 20 years in the community with a new expansion to its North American headquarters in Stock Creek Industrial Park. The expansion will be a $3.3 million, 15,000 square-foot addition to the Dunavant Drive location in Rockford, Tenn.
Tuatha Dea, last seen at the Clayton Center for the Arts in the Music in the Air Festival comes back to the Clayton Center for the Arts for a concert on the Plaza, September 8, 2012 at 8 PM. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling the Clayton Center for the Arts Box Office.
Rob Britt, Director of Blount County Schools, speaks on the new Alcoa City tax and the upcoming referendum that will be voted on by Blount County Residents.
Please join several Blount and Knox County employers who have already registered to attend the job fair sponsored by the Army National Guard. It is open to all individuals searching for jobs.
Check out this awesome train ride the Everett Senior Center is hosting in October. What a trip if you've never been on a train.
Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Center is hosting Disability Awareness Day on Oct. 31 to educate the general public on the many challenges people with disabilities encounter on a daily basis.
"Renewing Our Strength" is the title of the address that Maryville College President Dr. William T. "Tom" Bogart will deliver to new and returning students, faculty and staff during the school's 2012 Convocation ceremony, which is scheduled for Thurs., Aug. 30.
More than 40 jobs are coming to Blount County as Ceramaspeed, a world leader in the provision of electric radiant heating solutions for the glass ceramic appliance market, announced today that it purchased Isphording, a company from Germany, to take over the 55,000-square foot Blount County industrial building, formerly known as the Klote International Facility.
Get ready for a weekend of beautiful weather, awesome food, hilarious bike games and 100 cyclists hitting the road at the Fall Dancing Bear Bicycle Bash, Sept. 7-9.
Pellissippi State Community College marks National Hispanic Heritage Month with celebrations on Sept. 20 and Oct. 12 at the Hardin Valley Campus in West Knoxville.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the selection of Dana Soehn as the Management Assistant to the Superintendent's Office of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dana will be filling the position vacated by Bob Miller who retired earlier this summer.
National College of Business & Technology in Knoxville has released the Dean's List for the Spring Terms.
East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa, is holding its annual flu shot clinic Tues., Sept. 4 – Fri., Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Most insurance is accepted and no appointment is necessary.
Now in its 18th year, Shoney's Restaurants KidCare Photo ID events will take place in the Greater Knoxville area for one weekend only, August 17-19, 2012, in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson is throwing a birthday bash Labor Day Weekend! To celebrate our eighth year serving East Tennessee we have two nights of music, Friday night, Aug. 31 featuring the legendary Dr. Hook and Saturday night, Sept. 1 the Grammy Award winner The Kentucky Headhunters take the stage.
Blount County Habitat for Humanity concluded a thorough 5-month long search by selecting Leslie Woodall as Habitat's new Director of Development replacing Susan Hughes, who is now the organization's Faith Relations Director and Volunteer Coordinator.
Local businesses that would like to introduce themselves, their products and their services to new Maryville College students are invited to participate in the College's Highland Happening event, scheduled for 5-7 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 23.
Foothills Kiwanis of Townsend will host its fifth annual Blues and BBQ event on Saturday, August 18, at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend.
The City of Maryville reminds Foothills Fall Festival attendees that August 19 is the deadline to lock in early ticket prices of $50 before ticket prices go to the normal $60 rate on Aug. 20, 2012.
"Chair Affair," an event unique to this area, will be held in the Grand Foyer at the Clayton Center for the Arts "for" the Clayton Center on Friday, August 24, beginning at 7 p.m. To benefit the Clayton Center for the Arts, Artisan painted and donated chairs will be sold at live auction.
Marlin & Ray's Community GiveBack Program is helping Secret Safe Place by giving the non-profit organization 20% of the total purchase from anyone who presents this flyer when dining at its Maryville location (751 Watkins Road) on Aug. 17-18 from 3-11 p.m.
Establishing a compensation committee composed of educated and active board members not only protects the organization but provides a safeguard for executives and other board members.
East Tennessee Medical Group will hold free varicose vein screenings on Thursday, August 23 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the ETMG community room, 266 Joule St., Alcoa. Screenings are free and open to the public, with no appointment necessary.
Students at Pellissippi State Community College's Strawberry Plains location now have the opportunity to transfer into King's Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program and complete their bachelor's degree.
Check out the latest video from Maryville College.
Deadlines are quickly approaching for Blount County Parks & Rec's fall programs. Check them out here.
First Tennessee Bank announced today its 2012-13 advisory board members for the Maryville Region, with six Blount County leaders returning to the board and two local executives joining the board.
Get tickets for "Pigs & Politics" Legislative Day, sponsored by AT&T Premier and NOVA Copy, held Tuesday, July 31 from 4-7 p.m. at Alumni Gym on the Maryville College campus.
Blount Partnership President/CEO Bryan Daniels announced today that Tami Vater has been hired as the Director of Tourism after a more than year-long search to replace Herb Handley who retired in June 2011.
The State of Tennessee's Annual Sales Tax Holiday will be held the first weekend in August beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, August 3, and ending at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 5.
Come help Blount Memorial Hospital celebrate 65 years with an anniversary celebration on Tuesday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. in the Garden of Life area (main entrance).
With the help of Your Chamber Connection and nearly 300 volunteers, the Blount Partnership brought in 387 new and upgraded memberships while generating $166,420 for the Chamber of Commerce at Alumni Gym on the Maryville College campus.
We'd like to welcome the new members to the Blount County Chamber of Commerce as part of the Membership Drive put on by Your Chamber Connection.
Come out to the "Burger Lunch" that benefits Blount County's Special Olympics program Friday, July 20 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. If you can't make it, please feel free to spread the word. Call-in Orders will be taken as well, so feel free to give us a call or stop by!
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking comments on recently proposed regulations to determine if small businesses should be required to recertify their status for long-term orders. This is an extremely important issue for small businesses that work or wish to work with the federal government.
Auto Physicians is providing a night out as well as some excellent practical vehicle maintenance advice for busy women. As part of the ACDelco "Knowledge is Power" program, the free seminar will be held Thursday, Aug. 8, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at its location at 107 Plymouth Drive in Maryville, Tenn.
On Sunday, July 29, 2012, McGhee Tyson Airport will continue to celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a Living History Day.
One of the highlights of the Blount County Public Library's 10th anniversary celebration on June 16, 2012, was the presentation of the Champion of the Library award to Martha (Marty) S. L. Black.
On August 4, 2012 Farmers Insurance Group along with RiverStone Resort & Spa are hosting Smoky Mountain Biker for Babies!!
East Tennessee Medical Group will sponsor a "Be the Match" Family Fun Night on Saturday, July 14 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at John Sevier Pool, 1998 Sequoyah Ave., Maryville.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park along with Cades Cove and local businesses, including hotels, cabins and campgrounds in Townsend, Tenn., are all open after deadly storms passed through the area last Thursday, July 6.
Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. will begin its 20th Anniversary celebration of its Maryville location by hosting a "Kids Night" on Monday, July 30, 2012.
Please consider changing the life of a child by signing up for FREE foster parent or full-time professional parents training which begins this weekend.
Check out Office Depot's July business savings on soft drinks and signage materials.
Visit to your local Belk on Tuesday, July 31, and enjoy a special day of savings. In addition to already great storewide prices, the coupon below will also save you an additional 20% off regular and sale priced items.
MEDIC and Snappy Tomato Pizza (459 Marilyn Lane, Alcoa) will host a blood drive Monday, July 9 from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free small pizza & Chick-fil-A sandwich to every donor!
M. Gibson Hotel Group To host a 2012 Job Fair for its Three Blount County Hotels, July 11 from 9-noon & 1-6 p.m.
The Hamilton County Board of Education and Hamilton County commissioners approved Hickory Construction's $21.45 million bid to build the new Ooltewah Elementary School on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road in Ooltewah, Tenn.
South Central Media is proud to present Elm Street Economics, a FREE hands-on trends and marketing workshop designed to help you reconnect with consumers and cash in on consumer trends.
Alcoa Foundation has announced it is providing grants to Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) to launch a two-year Icelandic National Parks Training Program, which helps promote and protect national parks and reserves throughout Iceland.
Moving Blount F.W.D. in partnership with Blount County Home Repair Collaborative and United Way of Blount County is seeking work teams from businesses, churches, civic clubs and other organizations that can assist Blount County families & non-profit agencies with small projects.
Nominations for the 2012 Business Excellence Awards presented by the Blount Partnership are now being accepted online at www.BlountChamber.com until July 31. Winners of the 13 awards will be announced at an evening gala held at the Clayton Center for the Arts on Sept. 20. Nominations are not restricted to Blount County Chamber of Commerce members.
A divided Supreme Court largely upheld the Obama administration's health-care law, saying the law's penalty for those who ignore a mandate to carry health insurance counted as a tax and was justified by Congress's constitutional taxing power.
The Blount Partnership is proud to announce that the first-ever AT&T Pigs & Politics Legislative Day, will be held on Tuesday, July 31 from 4-7 p.m. at Alumni Gym on the Maryville College campus.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center will host a concert on Thursday, July 5 by the Burlington Teen Tour Band of Ontario, Canada. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM and cost $5.00 per person (free for Heritage Center members).
Come out to a FREE concert and dance at Trillium Cove in Townsend on June 23. The party gets started at 11:30 a.m. Click to find out more.
After months of anticipation, the City of Maryville is proud to announce the highly anticipated 2012 Foothills Fall Festival artist lineup.
For many students across the country, the cost of a college education can be quite daunting. Despite challenging economic conditions throughout the country, King College has seen record enrollment increases every year for the past 12 years.
Multi-Media Solutions will hold on Open House, June 28 from 3-6 p.m. at 226 Gill St. in Alcoa.
June is a time for new beginnings, as thousands of graduating students step into the next phase of their lives. But you don't need a cap and gown to embrace the joys and opportunities that come along – to create your best life you need to find the right balance.
At Snappy Tomato, bet a Beast 1-topping for 21.99 which feeds 8-10, a Junior Beast 1-topping for 13.99 which feeds 5-6 or a large 2-topping for 10.
Dancing Bear Lodge & Restaurant, a 30-acre property located in Townsend, Tenn., announced its 3rd "Annual Summer Sale" to begin on June 12th and end on June13th as a time to receive some of the best rates of the year. The "Annual Summer Sale" is a two-day period in which Dancing Bear Lodge takes reservations for July through October, offering $100 off regular room rates.
Get the family photos ready! Dancing Bear Lodge is offering you a chance to win a two-night stay in July through our Smoky Mountain Family Photo Contest!
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has chosen Alternative A as its preferred route for the proposed Pellissippi Parkway Extension (State Route 162) in Blount County.
Check out the happenings at Gracehill Bed and Breakfast.
Bill Landry will host a guided trip around Cades Cove one Saturday a month for five months beginning in June, as part of the Cades Cove Heritage Tours special programs.
Students planning to start class at King College this fall will have the opportunity to take an early look at campus life during Access King on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Evelyn Bryant and Sharon Webb, both artists with the Townsend Artisan Guild will show their work in the Denson Gallery at the Clayton Center for the Arts the month of June
For 65 years, families have loved the Shoney's brand. To celebrate this significant anniversary, Shoney's Restaurants has celebrated with several free offers to dine-in guests throughout the month of May. To cap off the celebratory month, Shoney's is offering a free slice of their famous Strawberry Pie for dine-in guests on Thursday, May 31.
In honor of the Horace Kephart & Harvey Broome Exhibit at Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center in Townsend, Admission for hikers during the month of June is just $3 – a 50% Savings! Includes the special exhibit on Horace Kephart & Harvey Broome currently at the Heritage Center (through July 30). Just mention that you are a "Hiker" to qualify for the $3 admission during June.
Highland Manor Inn in Townsend is holding an Open House June 2 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Everyone is invited.
The Blount Partnership presents Daniel Monday from Slamdot.com as he holds a lunchtime seminar entitled "Put Your Money Where Your Mouse Is: Practical Advice about Websites, SEO and Social Media," at the Blount County Chamber of Commerce office, 201 S. Washington St. in Maryville, May 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Company Benefits Store, a non-captive employee benefits agency and preferred provider for Service Provider Group, has earned Platinum membership in UnitedHealthcare's United Advantage program.
Clayton Center for the Arts will have free Swing Dancing on the Plaza beginning Monday, June 4 and continuing June 11, 18 and 25 from 6:30-9:30 PM. Live dance music will be provided by Ensemble Swing Time.
On June 2, 2012, the Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival will allow visitors to share in and learn about the pottery traditions of Appalachia and East Tennessee with 29 booths showcasing a wide variety of styles and techniques used by potters past and present. There will also be Raku firings, hand-building and wheel-throwing, an educational children's tent, music and food for all to enjoy.
What's your value? That's a main topic on the agenda of the June 15th East Tennessee Women's Leadership Summit- Live. Learn. Lead. Area professional women who are looking to know and grow their value, or who are interested in knowing more about leveraging their economic power, won't want to miss this one-day event at the Airport Hilton.
Townsend Child Safety Day is set for May 12 from noon – 4 p.m. at the Corner of Hwy 321 & Town Square Drive in Townsend, Tenn. There will be a inflatables, smoke house, bicycle rodeo, bicycle safety check point, car seat check point, Indent-a-Kid Kits, dunking booth, junior fire fighter obstacle course, CERT Team & K-9 demonstrations and FREE backpacks to the first 225 children 15 and under.
With the surface transportation bill headed to conference, your continued involvement on this issue is critically important. To ensure this bill advances through the final stages in Congress and makes it to the President's desk by June 30, we need you and your partners in the business community to continue reminding your members of Congress how important this legislation is for near-term economic growth and long-term competitiveness.
Fun, dancing, crafts, food and artisans can be found at the Nations of Unity Native American PowWow/Festival, June 16-17 at Heritage High School in Maryville.
In its goal to continue offering a transformational educational experience for 21st-century students, Maryville College has announced the addition of eight new majors and two new minors to its academic program.
Celebrate mom this month! Dancing Bear Lodge & Restaurant is opening the doors of the restaurant for a special edition Mother's Day Sunday Brunch on Sunday, May 13!
They say a good way to make sure you're keeping fresh batteries in your home's smoke detector is to change them out twice yearly when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends. We recommend that companies take a similar approach and designate a specific month of the year to revisit, modify and/or expand their crisis plans.
Shoney's Restaurants will offer the signature All-American Burger™ to dine-in guests for the amazing and symbolic low price of just 65¢ on Thursday, May 3.
Gov. Bill Haslam will be the featured speaker at the Sertoma Center's benefit dinner on Thursday May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Get the latest news from Parks & Rec, including swimming pool openings at Springbrook Pool in Alcoa and John Sevier Pool in Maryville.
Check out the latest news and happenings surrounding the New Hope Advocacy Center.
Read about an update on the removal and stabilization of slopes on US-321 between Maryville and Townsend.
Carl Goodman of The Isaac Network to Speak at Blount Partnership HR Focus Group May 9 at 8 a.m. at the Blount County Chamber.
A new survey reveals that Tennessee's communications professionals are much more certain about the return on investment using social media in 2012 than in 2010 as well as more confident about measuring social media results.
National College of Business & Technology (www.national-college.edu) is proud to announce new staff additions to the Knoxville Campus located on Kingston Pike.
Blount County Chamber member Michelle Peruski of Balance Act Bookkeeping and Small Business Specialists won the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award as presented by the Knoxville Entrepreneurial Women's Group.
The Blount Partnership, in conjunction with the Maryville Downtown Association, are proud to present the first-ever Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival Exclusive Artist and Patron party, Friday, June 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® is offering two minority scholarships to either The Tennessee Real Estate and Comprehensive Sales School (TREC) or The Tennessee Real Estate Education Systems School (TREES).
The Tombras Group followed up its big night at the 2012 Knoxville ADDY Awards by winning more awards than any other agency in the competition's next tier, the five-state American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 7.
Maryville College will dedicate its new solar photovoltaic (PV) array during a ceremony scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thurs., April 19 on the grounds near Crawford House. The public is invited to attend.
Join us for the second Plan East Tennessee forum series and share your ideas about the region's future, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the Alcoa Service Center
Maryville College alumnus Bryan Ashley will perform an organ concert in honor of professor emeritus Dr. James Bloy at 2 p.m. on Sat., May 5 in the Clayton Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15.
The Blount Partnership, along with the Black Bear Solar Institute, are proud to announce the opening of two electric vehicle charging stations at the Blount County Chamber of Commerce located at 201 S. Washington St., in Maryville. The Partnership opened two stations in December at the Townsend Visitor's Center.
ADS Security, headquartered in Nashville, TN, was the recipient of two 2012 SAMMY Awards for Best Broadcast Advertisement and Best Community Outreach Program at the 17th annual event presented by Security Sales & Integration magazine at the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, NV.
All residents of Blount, Sevier, Cocke and Jefferson Counties can get admission to any Ripley's property in Gatlinburg, May 6-10 for $3 and a canned food item.
First State Bank has opened a full-service office in Maryville located at 710 S. Foothills Plaza. In addition to serving Maryville, this office will also serve Alcoa and Blount County.
The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") continues to focus on tax-exempt hospital board governance and compensation. In light of increased scrutiny, hospitals should adhere to board of directors "best practices," especially when physicians serve as board members.
In support of Gov. Haslam's campaign to change the way Tennesseans eat and exercise, the Tennessee Obesity Task Force is hosting a FREE Worksite Wellness Summit at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan on May 24.
Check out the flowering plant from Popes Garden Center.
Check out the new savings opportunities from Office Depot for businesses this April.
For the first time ever, reserved parking passes are being offered for the two-day Townsend Spring Festival and Old Timers Day, May 4-5, at the Townsend Visitor's Center.
Locally produced foods are showing up on restaurant plates and grocery shelves in response to consumer interest. Farmers hoping to supply these markets face new challenges in meeting the needs of those purchasing products for these venues.
The use of computed tomography (CT) scanners in the diagnostics department of East Tennessee Medical Group (ETMG) is now accredited through the Intersocietal Accreditation for Computed Tomography (IAC CT).
New York Times best-selling author, Jan Karon, will speak at First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tenn., on Monday, April 23.
King College will host an Open House on Wednesday, April 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the College's Hardin Valley location at 10950 Spring Bluff Way, Knoxville, Tenn.
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The King College photography department is pleased to present a photography exhibit by Nicole Poyo at The Village at Hardin Valley April 5 through April 30.
Visitors from around the country will descend on King College and Bristol May 30-June 3 for a vacation with books. BuechnerFest will feature five days of programs, presentations, musical performances, and conversation on the works of novelist and theologian Frederick Buechner.
Gregory L. Williams, president and CEO of the Evans, Ga.-based non-profit The Males Advocating Change (TMAC, Inc.), will speak to area youth, parents and community leaders during a visit to Maryville College scheduled for April 10.
The Leadership Summit of Blount County presented by Leadership Blount was held March 30, 2012 at Clayton Homes in Maryville, Tenn.
The Knoxville Bar Association anticipates a substantial increase in participation from attorneys and law office staff in the Annual Law Practice Today Expo. This cutting edge Conference focuses on developing sustainable law firms with continued revenue growth, and will be held at the U.T. Conference Center in Knoxville on April 20.
"Master Harold…and the Boys", a 1982 Drama Desk Award winner for outstanding new play and 1982 Tony Award nominee for best play, will be performed in the Haslam Family Flexible Theatre at the Clayton Center April 13 & 14 at 8 p.m. and April 15 at 2 p.m.
84 Lumber, who ceased operations last year in their WestBridge Business Park facility, has divided the 15.7 acre tract and sold the real estate to 2 parties.
Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced today the Sheriff's Office is expanding the Text-a-Tip system to include the TipSoft alert system.
The Maryville College Jazz Band will present its 2012 Spring Concert on Thurs., April 5 at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts' Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall.
Pellissippi State Community College has selected Mike North, an experienced site dean, to lead the new Strawberry Plains Campus.
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Second Harvest Food Bank broke ground in preparation for a new cooler/freezer to be completed by September.
On Thursday, Be sure to come by Something Savory Bakery & Cafe located at 131 Broadway in Downtown Maryville, to show your support for Sgt. Lowell Russell.
Dr. George Siopsis, professor of physics at the University of Tennessee, will give a presentation entitled "Einstein's Legacy" at 6 p.m., Tues., April 10, in the Lawson Auditorium of Maryville College's Fayerweather Hall.
Good food, interesting culture and the opportunity to help put 14 Ghanaian children through school will be served up at Maryville College's third annual Bompata Benefit Dinner, scheduled for 6 p.m., Thurs., March 29 at the Martin Luther King Center in Alcoa.
Jeanice Pratt, King College BBA student from Knoxville, has been awarded the Student of the Year award from the East Tennessee College Alliance (ETCA).
King College has been named to the 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Former Blount County Chamber of Commerce president, Daily Times publisher and community leader Tutt S. Bradford died at Shannondale of Maryville.
Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson® congratulates the twelve students that graduated this past weekend from our first Deaf Rider's Edge® class. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation believes this is the first deaf graduating class in the State of Tennessee.
Virginia Hardwick '02 and Hannah Rials are the 2012 recipients of the Community Leadership Award and Youth Leadership Award.
In this new era of cost-cutting vacations and staying greener when visiting national parks or the mountains, nothing beats getting back to nature like camping at any of the award winning Townsend area campgrounds.
Elected officials were on hand for the unveiling of the 2012 Maryville-Alcoa YP Real Yellow Pages directory featuring the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center
Blount Partnership objects to new proposed rules that are inconsistent with the constitutional Small Business Act!
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The Palace Theater, located at 113 W. Broadway in Maryville, Tenn., will host a Benefit Concert of bluegrass, mountain, and Celtic music on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 7-9 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Revitalization Effort in partnership with the City of Oak Ridge, the Environmental Quality Advisory Board, the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau will be hosting the Oak Ridge Sustainable Energy and Environment Expo (ORSEEE) on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the OR Civic Center
Another step towards "going green" has come to East Tennessee as the Blink electric vehicle charging station is now in operation at the Smoky Mountain Visitors Center in Townsend.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 7-8 p.m. in the Blount County Public Library.
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Pre race check in and packet pickup will be Thursday evening from 5-9pm at this gorgeous home located in the national park, ten miles up Kolob Reservoir road. Click here for a map of how to get there from the start/finish line. You can bring drop bags to pre-race check in or drop them off at the starting line Friday morning. a free organic wood-fired pizza from the Rise Up Pizza Co. for all runners. Additional pizzas can be purchased by friends/family.
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