BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – As the autumn months come upon us, Blount Sheriff Department is advising citizens to be mindful. The Dragon Road will see increases in patrolling for road safety. Dragon Precautions Following, Sheriff Berrong acknowledges the traveling road on US 129 called the Dragon being a tourist attraction as well as a hot […]
Read More »Maryville Fire Department “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
MARYVILLE, TN – Maryville Fire Department is one of many sharing ways to escape a house fire safely. These are press releases regarding fire safety. According to Fire Department Press Release, October 9-15 is this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” To help educate people about ways to stay safe, The […]
Read More »Gov. Bill Lee is planning Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage
Blount County, TN – Hispanic Heritage month is from September 15th – October 15th this year. Tennesseans can find the representation right at home. Since 1968, America has been expanding diversity and celebrating the Spanish Heritage. According to the United States Census Bureau, the original Hispanic Heritage was a week until President Ronald Reagan issued […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners approve funding for Library
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – The Blount County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 16th, 2022. Local commissioners approved new funding and affirmed agenda schedules. To begin, the Board of Commissioners appoint the newest Board members to their new positions. These new positions include placements on the Beer Board, Human Resources, Planning Commission, and […]
Read More »TDOE Reveals Yearly School Designations! Blount County Scores:
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education released the school and district designations for the 2021 – 2022 school year. Schools are eligible for four designations based on overall student performance. Including, overall test scores were also based on how well the school prepared the students and how often students attended. According to […]
Read More »Scammer steals more than 120,000 dollars from victim
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – Blount County Sheriff Department is urging residents to be aware of an imposter scamming victims out of money. The scammer is posing as a federal officer and “bilking” residents for money. On September 12th, 2022, Blount County deputies responded to a victim of the scammer. According to the police report, the […]
Read More »Tellico Plains say road closures will affect tourism
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – Residents of Tellico Plains held a meeting Saturday afternoon to discuss road closure on Cherokee National Forrest. People believe this may negatively affect the local economy. Following, the Tellico District Forrest Service has made a decision to close the North River Road beginning on October 1st. The road closure will extend […]
Read More »Public addresses New Zoning Study in Blount County
MARYVILLE, TN – A public zoning hearing has been held on September 13, 2022. The Board of Commissioners meet today to hear the public discuss property expansions for new homes and community growth options. Public Opinion To begin, Billy Thomas said,” I know that District Two is considering multifamily complexes within the county. We moved […]
Read More »The Smokey Mountain Air Show had a Huge Turnout!
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – The Smokey Mountain Air Show was a huge success for East Tennessee residents. Local law enforcement shares their perspective. Following, the Navy Blues and many more aircrafts took the sky with the support of thousands of Tennesseans this last weekend. Despite the deary weather on Saturday, the show continued on. Local […]
Read More »The Blues are Back in the Smokey Air Show this Weekend!
KNOXVILLE, TN – The Blues are back, and the Smokey Mountain Air show is taking flight! The event will be held at the Mcghee Tyson Airport on September 10th and 11th. Following, the aerial acts line up consists of over 30 planes on display and in the Knoxville skies! The main performers will be Aeroshell […]
Read More »Reward for Information on Death of Man
MARYVILLE, TN – REWARD OFFERED LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF INDIVIDUAL WHO LEFT THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT THAT KILLED MARYVILLE MAN Following, Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced today the family of Gary Burchfield is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual who struck and […]
Read More »Blount County Pilot dies in Fatal Helicopter Crash over weekend
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – A Blount County pilot has been pronounced dead after fatal helicopter crash in western Kentucky. Search crews found the helicopter Monday afternoon in Mammoth Cave National Park. Following, David Stone left an airport in St. Louis on September 3rd, 2022. The pilot had been planning to refuel in Glasglow, Kentucky before […]
Read More »Ruth and Steve Workforce is a 16.5 Million Dollar Investment
BLOUNT COUNTY, TENNESSEE – The Ruth and Steve Workforce is a new extension of Pellissippi College. Blount County’s endeavor is not only cooking up new recipes; it’s also cooking up new career opportunities for workforce enrollees! Following, Pellissippi Community College cut the ribbon recently for the Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center. The former […]
Read More »Maryville Labor Day Weekend Updates
MARYVILLE, TN – Labor Day Weekend includes Monday September 5th, 2022. Following, Maryville City offices will be closed for the national holiday. Continuing, in observance of the holiday Maryville Municipal offices, Operation Centers, and Recycling Centers will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday September 6th, 2022. Blount County Sheriff Office Mentioning, the Blount […]
Read More »Blount Sheriff and Deputies are now Sworn in Under Oath
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – Members of the Blount County Police Force went under oath on September 1st, 2022. Maryville Sheriff and Deputies held the ceremony at the Blount County courthouse. Sheriff Oath Following, Sheriff Berrong has been sworn by the Blount County judiciary. Alongside of BCSO deputies, Sheriff Berrong said, “I, Sheriff James Lee Berrong […]
Read More »Big Learning Loss among 3rd Grade Students
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – According to estimated data, the aftermath of the pandemic contributes to learning loss. Blount County is pushing for school communities to get back on track with time. 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency Following, the closure in the summer months usually brings at least 30% learning losses in earlier grades; but the results […]
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