The Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC) announces its board officers for 2018-2019. The officers were elected by the membership at TEDC’s annual fall conference held in Gatlinburg, TN. ... Read More

The First Horizon Foundation, which operates as First Tennessee Foundation and Capital Bank Foundation, is proud to announce the nonprofit winners of its 25 Years of Giving Video Contest, commemorating its 25 years of strengthening communities. ... Read More

Recognized for his work in economic development at the local and state levels, Dr. Matthew Murray, director of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee, was recognized by the Tennessee Economic Development Council with its Jim Spradley Volunteer of the Year Award in Economic Development during its Fall conference held in Gatlinburg, Tenn.... Read More

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 120th installment visiting with Kent Davis, Executive Director/President of Special Growers.... Read More

On Oct. 2, 2018 Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee staff members and volunteers will operate a Mobile Pantry for Blount County residents who are in need of food. Typically, Mobile Pantries are operated by a partner agency of the food bank, but this Mobile Pantry will be solely operated by Second Harvest Food Bank staff and volunteers. ... Read More

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 119th installment visiting with Patrick Morgan, MD, Julie Turner, MD and Annie Johnson, DO, owners of Laser Aesthetics of Maryville, who offer the best innovative cosmetic laser procedures, body sculpting, and skin care.... Read More

First Tennessee Foundation recently presented a $2,500 contribution to the Blount County Education Foundation (BCEF). ... Read More

Over the last three years, the S&ME leadership team searched for the right candidate to lead our firm as I transition into retirement. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Ryan as the new S&ME President. ... Read More

To support growth and expansion, First Tennessee has announced a new Maryville-based Private Client Relationship Manager, Megan Howard-Seaton. ... Read More

On a pleasant late summer's eve, a record crowd of more than 650 people gathered to enjoy some of the best food in Blount County as 26 area restaurants, food trucks and grocers took part in the 17th annual Taste of Blount hosted by the Blount Partnership at the Theater in the Park in Maryville, Tenn.... Read More

First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN) is proud to announce that Dawn Morris has joined the company as executive vice president, chief digital banking and marketing officer.... Read More

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 118th installment visiting with Todd Roberts, President of JACO Limousine & Transportation, which provides transportation services for people on the move.... Read More