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Local city governments balance employee wages, benefits
It’s a challenge to find and keep good employees. That’s according to Greg McClain, the city manager for Maryville. He’s been with the city for years and seen the economy in its ups and downs. In a legislative briefing for local business owners earlier this month, he said the employment challenge is something the public and private sectors face. Workers anticipate larger paychecks as wages continue rising to keep up. ...
Maryville man arrested after allegedly threatening baby's safety
A Maryville man has been arrested after allegedly threatening the safety of his baby. According to a Blount County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at 6:08 p.m. June 27. The caller advised deputies the disturbance was taking place at Lorraine Lane, Maryville. Dispatch told...
What does the future look like for Blount Memorial Hospital?
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Blount Memorial Hospital is reporting its best financial numbers in years. Interim CEO Jonathan Smith said employees are working to bring the best hospital experience possible to patients and it's paying off. "We are focused on the patient, the emergency room, we've had a lot...
Blount County subdivision gaining 300 homes after planning approval
Vacant land in a growing area of Blount County could soon host more than 300 new homes. A Knox County-based development company got approval Thursday, June 27, for two early-stage maps of projects in the Manor in the Foothills subdivision off Best Road in Maryville. Phases three and four of the Smithbilt Homes project will cover the construction of 311 new homes. The Blount County Planning Commission’s vote to accept...
Blount Memorial Hospital marks major financial progress
Six straight months in the black could mean Blount Memorial Hospital marks one of its best years for finances in recent history. The hospital so far in the 2024 fiscal year is operating at a loss of about $313,000. But that figure represents a major upward shift from last year, when Blount Memorial’s losses were over $10 million. It’s an even more abrupt break with the year before, when a $40 million debit helped fuel bitter disagreements with the Blount County government over hospital leadership. ...
‘I truly thought the cars were going to explode’ || NFL receiver and Blount County native Randall Cobb's Nashville home damaged after fire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — One of Blount County's favorite sons said he and his family are safe after a fire broke out at his Nashville home. NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb was born in Maryville and played football at Alcoa High School. According to WSMV in Nashville, fire crews responded to Cobb's Nashville home on Tuesday night.
Blount County Schools experiences security breach
On June 17, Blount County Schools sent a letter to all its employees to alert them of a security breach. The letter, signed by Director of Schools David Murrell, stated that on June 7, BCS discovered “unauthorized access” to its payroll system. The letter reported that 34 employees had their personal information tampered with by the culprits. ...
Road repair planned Tuesday on Dragon, U.S. 129
Road work planned for Tuesday, July 2, could affect traffic some traffic on a part of U.S. Highway 129 known as "The Dragon" in Blount County. According to a release from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the work will be done at mile marker 6 southbound and mile marker 2.5 northbound between Tabcat Creek and the North Carolina state line. The work should be complete by the end of that day, the release states.
'A welcoming and attractive space for both residents and visitors' | Blount Co. welcomes Art in Public Places program to Maryville
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Dogwood Arts, a Knoxville-based arts and cultural organization, is expanding its Art in Public Places program into Maryville. The nonprofit, along with the Blount Partnership, revealed three sculptures on display along the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway earlier this week. Blount Partnership President Bryan Daniels said the goal of the collaboration is to highlight artists in the community to attract visitors and residents to downtown Maryville.
Kittenpalooza event offers low-cost kitten adoption Saturday
Due to the large number of kittens awaiting adoption at the Blount County Animal Center, there will be a one-ay adoption event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. All spayed and neutered kittens will be $20. According to Friends of the Blount County Animal Center, there are 160 adoptable kittens, slightly more than at this time last year. The organization is stressing spaying and neutering to reduce the number of unwanted pets. The center is located at 233 Currie Ave., Maryville.
Republican Party Headquarters to open July 1
The Blount County Republican Party Headquarters Grand Opening will be from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, July 1. The Headquarters is located at 307 E. Harper St. Maryville. Candidates will be available for meet and greet time with interested voters. There will be campaign materials available, and volunteers are ready to assist with election questions and voter registration information for the upcoming early voting and Aug. 1 election day. Candidate meet-and greet-times are available at www.blountgop.com
Developer takes a win in Centennial Church Road neighborhood dispute
The Blount County Planning Commission has lost a legal fight to prevent construction of a 60-home subdivision near the proposed extension of Pellissippi Parkway. Sugarland Creek, a planned subdivision off Centennial Church Road, will move forward after a February Blount County Circuit Court judgement that the county’s regional planning commission erred when it denied developers the right to proceed with the project. Blount County Planning Commissioners last year rejected developer Travis Fuller’s early-stage map of the subdivision, citing an expired permission. ...
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