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The lights came on at the Pellissippi Place research and development park Monday night, offering a beacon of hope for future economic growth in the region. More than 300 guests from throughout the region showed up to see dignitaries throw ...

If you saw Blount Today graphics director shoveling poop as she lived out a day at her Dream Job, you might be tempted to say, “Oh my! Aim higher!” In reality, Tessa Bright Wildsmith’s dream job was about as high ...

The Kiwanis Club of Maryville recently celebrated their 90th birthday and president Kathy Pagles said this is no time to slow down. Pagles, speaking during the Aug. 21 anniversary banquet at Clayton Center for the Arts, said the Kiwanis Club ...

The American Cancer Society says its mission is to create a world with more birthdays, so it was befitting that the organization raised money with a dinner party complete with cupcakes. Over 100 supporters of the ACS gathered for the ...

When the Chilhowee Club members gather for their Sept. 14 meeting, it will be the 119th year of continuous meetings held by these community-spirited women. The club, founded in 1891 by 6 women affiliated with Maryville College, is the second ...

A veteran Blount County Sheriff’s deputy recently retired after almost 30 years on the job. Sgt. Eric Perrin had 29 years with the Sheriff’s office, having begun his career in Blount in 1981 under Sheriff L.B. Sutton. A true patrolman ...

Applications for Christmas assistance from the Salvation Army are now being taken in Blount County. Residents will be able to apply for Angel Tree items and food baskets.

On Sept. 9, Maryville College will host a one-day nonprofit management workshop focused on training for program evaluation and outcomes. Sponsored by the Center for Strong Communities at Maryville College, the Blount Chamber Foundation and the United Way of Blount ...

The Charles M. Hall School Alumni Association raised more than $10,000 for scholarships during two days of events featuring Lynn Swann, Allan and Wade Houston. Swann, an Alcoa native and Hall School alum who went on to become an NFL ...

Men are notorious for refusing to ask for directions and see a doctor. At the first annual Man Ride, they didn’t need directions and many of them were prompted to get an important medical exam. On Aug. 14, over 100 ...

Ed Mitchell went back to work Wednesday morning. Shawn Carter, Sr., did, too, but he was on the job less than two hours. Carter, the District 1 Seat B commissioner, resigned shortly after a 20-minute special called commission meeting. The ...

More than 300 turned out early Friday morning to kickoff the 2010 United Way of Blount County campaign at the Airport Hilton. With a nod toward better days ahead, the campaign cabinet announced a goal of $1.9 million, which is ...

Don’t look for Blount County Mayor Jerry Cunningham to become a soap opera fan just because he is leaving the mayor’s office. County employees and friends gathered for a goodbye reception in his honor all agreed the mayor will find ...

This month’s Last Friday Art Walk is all about the music. Musical performances will be seen at venues and along downtown streets as part of the annual event that focuses attention on artists who use music as their form of ...

Truthfully, it looked like a plate of three salmon cakes, mashed potatoes and asparagus. But to Peter Glander, the plated food was all romance and passion. The Ruby Tuesday executive chef said it all starts with the statement on the ...