HOPS IN THE HILLS / SUMMER ON BROADWAY

It's a big weekend in downtown Maryville as the annual Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival, the anchor event for Summer on Broadway, takes place June 21-22.

The spectacular summer festival includes live music performed by The Cleverlys (7:30 on June 21) , a one-of-a-kind comedy and music blend, local crafters, food trucks, a kids' area, car shows, a beer festival, a parade through the streets of historic downtown Maryville and more.

Six main events are set for this year that range from Smoky Mountain DockDogs to The Big BBQ Bash. There's also the Hops in the Hills annual craft beer festival, Napa Know How Auto Fest, Friday Night Lights and the Maryville Farmers Market.

All events are free except for Hops in Hills and tickets are $55. Ticket includes unlimited craft beer tastings, food, on-site printed event t-shirt by Label Industries, sticker and gift to take home. Tickets are $65 day of the event.

 

BIG SLATE MEDIA RIBBON CUTTING

Big Slate Media (1110 Abilene Place, Knoxville) is holding its ribbon cutting ceremony on June 18 from 4-6 p.m. Big Slate is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new office space and creator studio near downtown Knoxville! In addition to street parking, you can find additional parking at the Sixth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church lot.

 

POWER CONNECT LUNCH

Join us for a mid-day networking lunch on June 18 at 11:30 a.m., at the Apple Valley Cafe' (7138 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend). Meet, Mingle, Lunch, Connect, Nibble, Engage and Network with other influential professionals.

While you (and the other guests) will have an opportunity to introduce your business, current areas of focus and/or anything you could use help with, all I ask is that everyone shows up with a focus on how they may be able to add value for the other attendees.

Open to ALL Blount County Chamber members, but you must RSVP online. This is a Dutch Treat lunch.

Event chair Tony Saddy of Get Fit Maryville will lead the event.

 

FREEDOMFEST

FreedomFest, the City of Alcoa's 41st edition of the overwhelmingly popular Independence Day celebration is set for Saturday, June 29 from 6-11 p.m. at the Alcoa Duck Pond. Please plan to attend an exciting family fun filled event.

A children's area will be located between the Duck Pond and Springbrook Pool from 6-9 p.m.

Nuthin' Fancy will take the stage from 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. followed by Smooth Groove from 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., breaking for the fireworks show.

Food vendors will operate on the same schedule 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. stopping only for the 20-minute fireworks display. Plan to stay and enjoy more music, food and fun!

At 9:45 p.m., the world renowned Pyro Shows, Inc., provides the event's patriotic firepower. The 49-year-old pyrotechnics company has a long-standing relationship with the City, having provided the City its fireworks products since the 1980s. Now, the company does the entire show, from setup until the last shot is fired.

The spectacular fireworks show will be choreographed to ever popular music ranging from patriotic to pop hits. In addition to the dazzling display of explosives, an entertainment stage will be located in the Duck Pond parking lot.

 

LYNDA AT THE LIBRARY

Businesses need to take advantage of the Blount County Library's subscription to Lynda.com. Using your library card, get access to Lynda.com, a LinkedIn Company, with thousands of courses in software, creative and business skills to develop your staff skills and meet learning needs at your own convenience. Learn More.

 

YOU CAN POST YOUR OWN MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DEALS

Blount Chamber members can now post their own Member-to-Member deals on this page at no charge. Simply login to your account, Click on the "New Coupon" button, fill out the form and click save. It's that easy.

Click here if you need access to your login information.

Of course, we will be happy to add your coupon. Just email information about the product or discount you'd like to offer to the Chamber membership to jmuir@blountpartnership.com. Be sure to include an expiration date.

View the latest deals.

 

REMEMBER TO SHOP LOCAL

Think local first + Buy local when you can = Being a local!

 

Find what you're looking for in the Chamber Directory.

 

GOT AN EVENT OR NEWS? WE'D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT

Is your organization hosting an event in the community? Submit it here on our community calendar. If it's a tourism event or any good news about your business, please send it to us. We'd love to share it with the community.

 

REMEMBER WHEN

Topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week in 1988 was "Together Forever" by Rick Astley. It was Astley's second and final U.S. chart-topper ("Never Gonna Give You Up").