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Blount Thrifts Offer Up Retail Alternatives Thrift stores filled with treasures and bargains, and a whole lot of community spirit....

Where Community is Always in Season

The History and Legacy of Amburn’s Market On warm days in Maryville, Amburnโ€™s Market feels less like a stop on...

5 Boutiques in Maryville, TN for Great Gifts & Local Finds

Looking for the best boutiques in Maryville, TN? Whether youโ€™re shopping for a thoughtful gift, stylish clothing, or locally made...

‘The Time is Now!’

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration inspires community Blount County came together once again to celebrate the life and legacy...

Community, Connection, Wellness

New Nonprofit Yoga Center Aims at Accessibility โ€œWellnessโ€ has become a buzzword often used to sell products. But a new...

More than a Meal: Remembering Miss Olivia’s Table

Eating at Miss Oliviaโ€™s Table in Maryville felt less like dining out and more like being welcomed into someoneโ€™s home,...

Blount County Resolves

2026 Resolutions from Our Friends and Neighbors “Write on your heart that every day will be the best day of...

Alcoa Celebrates 11th State Win

Tornadoes value Community Support The team was on the field, but the community shares their victory. Alcoa High School’s football...

Jaycees Parade Delivers Holiday Cheer

Christmas cheer was out in force at the annual Blount County Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec. 13. Community organizations, businesses, office-holders,...

Donating Warmth: Coalition Collects Items for Those in Need

With cold weather’s arrival, many of us relish cozying up with warm drinks and toasty blankets. The season is much...

Wings and Walls of Color

Painter Pinkie Mistry exhibits work at Clayton Center If the December skies feel chilly and gray, step into the Clayton...

Christmas Past Brought to Life

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Lights Up for Holiday Holiday magic is lighting up Townsend this December. โ€œWe want to...