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A day with Lucy
Published 9/1/2010 at 4:34 p.m. 0 comments
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 ...
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Chilhowee Club celebrates 119 years in Blount
Published 9/1/2010 at 4:29 p.m. 0 comments
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 ...
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Perrin honored after 29 years of service to Blount County
Published 9/1/2010 at 4:29 p.m. 0 comments
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 ...
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Applications for Christmas assistance being taken
Published 9/1/2010 at 4:28 p.m. 0 comments
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.
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Maryville College hosts nonprofit management training
Published 9/1/2010 at 4:27 p.m. 0 comments
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 ...
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New leadership, one resignation
Published 9/1/2010 at 1:38 p.m. 1 comment
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 ...
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Saying ‘Thanks’
Published 8/30/2010 at 11:17 a.m. 0 comments
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 ...
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Exit Interviews
Published 8/25/2010 at 3:14 p.m. 0 comments
When someone leaves a job, there is usually an “exit interview,” a conversation between the departing employee and the employer. Sometimes it is as the employee is shouting obscenities at an airline passenger, grabbing a six pack and sliding down ...
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Roberta Kells Dorr, missionary, author, artist, dies in Kentucky
Published 8/25/2010 at 3:06 p.m. 0 comments
One of Blount County’s treasures has died at the age of 88 in Berea, Ky. Roberta Kells Dorr, who was born in Minneapolis, lived in Maryville for 35 years. She was an author, artist, missionary and popular lecturer. Mrs. Dorr ...
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John Daly makes ‘Grip it and Rip it’ impression at Lambert Acres
Published 8/25/2010 at 3:06 p.m. 0 comments
John Daly made his presence known at Lambert Acres Golf Course Tuesday when the former British Open and former PGA Open champ filmed a commercial for the facility. Course co-owner Nick Berrong was impressed with the popular PGA pro, who ...
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Arrowmont to stay in Gatlinburg
Published 8/25/2010 at 3:05 p.m. 0 comments
The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts looked all around and decided to stay where they are. In a historic decision, the Board of Governors of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts voted recently to keep the nationally renowned ...
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APD to conduct saturation patrol on Aug. 27-28
Published 8/25/2010 at 3:04 p.m. 0 comments
The Alcoa Police Department will conduct a traffic safety saturation patrol this weekend. APD officers will conduct the patrol starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, until 4 a.m. Aug. 28.
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Senator Overbey receives award for his efforts on behalf of citizens with intellectual disabilities
Published 8/25/2010 at 3:04 p.m. 0 comments
State Senator Doug Overbey (R- Maryville) has been named “Legislator of the Year” in Tennessee for his efforts on behalf of citizens with intellectual disabilities. The award was presented to Overbey on Thursday at the Annual Awards of Excellence sponsored ...
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Christening a dream
Published 8/23/2010 at 10:41 a.m. 0 comments
Pigs flew on Wednesday. Dr. Allen Edwards, president of Pellissippi State Community College, was carrying a ceramic pig with wings following the ribbon-cutting at the school’s new Blount County campus. “This is symbolic,” he explained, adding that the pig was ...
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Meeting the new president
Published 8/23/2010 at 10:39 a.m. 0 comments
Dr. Tom Bogart was an economist “before being an economist was glamorous.” Addressing the Blount County Chamber of Commerce VIP group at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, the new president of Maryville College drew laughter as he poked fun ...
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Aug 30th 2010
Jerry Cunningham Reception
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Ruby Tuesday New Menu
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Duncan at Blount County Chamber
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Jul 29th 2010
Once Upon A Time Princess Parties
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Jul 21st 2010
Pellissippi Parkway Extension with TDOT
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Leadership Blount Class of 2011
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Jun 21st 2010
Propane Mower Forum
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Apr 29th 2010
2010 IAAP Awards Luncheon
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Appalachian Ballet Peter Pan
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Alcoa Recycling
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RAM Medical
Pellissippi Place Opening
Maryville Flea Market
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