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Girl Scouts Adventure Across the Atlantic

In July, a local Girl Scout troop went on the adventure of a lifetime. Troop 20588 visited Europe in July....

Curated Brings Words to Life

Everybody has a story. But people need the space, time and encouragement to tell those stories. That was the inspiration...

Veg Out with Blount Vegan Eats

Vegan food has gone mainstream. Blount diners have myriad options for plant-based meals that go beyond salads. Veganism is a...

Ballpark Memories of Eagleton fields

The crack of bats and the yelling from the bleachers; the smells of hot dogs and dust. A ballfield evokes...

Songwriters Shine in New Series

Music endures, but first it must find an audience. That’s why songwriter Randy Riggs and Lisa Misosky, co-owner of The...

Recycling Puts Old Bottles to Work

Keep Blount Beautiful Keeps Glass Out of the Landfill With a crash and a tinkle, hundreds of glass bottles are...

Maryville College Landmark: Carnegie Steps

Driving up Court Street towards Maryville College, have you ever noticed the ancient-looking stone stairs that climb the corner of...

Godspell Rocks the Gospels

Something musically magical is coming to the Clayton Center for the Arts: Godspell, presented by the Broadway Center for the...

Polly Toole, Local Hero

If you’ve walked through the lobby of the Blount County Courthouse, you’ve probably walked past a statue that honors an...

Crazy Tales: Author Suzy Wall Trotta on Writing

Suzy Wall Trotta comes by her gift naturally. โ€œI have always loved to tell stories,โ€ she says. She credits her...

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Let’s Go Behind the Scenes with the Blount Co. Friends of the Library There’s a surprise hiding in the basement...

Valentine’s Day in Blount County

Hearts and flowers have taken over store shelves, and love is in the air. Whether Valentine’s Day means a special...