Blount Partnership News & Events
Shop Small Nov. 26
Reasons to Shop Small this holiday season.
  • It's where you'll find unique holiday gifts not available from big retailers.
  • $68 of every $100 spent at local shops stays in our community.
  • Small businesses are essential to our community.
  • It's a moment for all of us to show small businesses how much they matter to us.
  • We crave a real-world connection by shopping local.
  • Nearly one-fourth of small businesses annual revenues are made between Black Friday and New Year's Eve.
Shop Downtown Maryville
The Maryville Downtown Association is happy to announce the annual downtown Holiday Market will be held on November 26 at 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Downtown Association is proud to partner with Southern Appalachian Artisan Market to bring hand-made, one-of-a-kind local items from the East Tennessee area.
 
Follow the Light
A Peaceful Side Christmas drive-thru light show experience at the Townsend Visitor Center.

November 25-January 2
5-10 p.m. daily 

Christmas Village-Friday, Saturday and Sunday
$25 per car and $50 per van (with 15 or more passengers)


In the tradition of Hallmark holiday movies, comes a Smoky Mountain love story that proves once again that all is not lost when it comes to believing. View the video below.
National Park Fees Q&A
Beginning March 1, 2023, valid parking tags will be required on all vehicles parking for longer than 15-minutes at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

The National Park Service invites you to attend a presentation and Q&A session with Smokies staff so you can learn more about the parking tag program operations. 

November 30 at 10 a.m. at the Townsend City Hall (123 Tiger Dr., Townsend).
Join the Parade
The Blount County Christmas Parade has been around for decades, dating back to post-WWII. This year's parade is slated for Dec. 3 and runs through Midland Plaza and Historic Downtown Maryville.

As an annual tradition and community staple, the Blount County Jaycees would like to extend an offer to chamber members to participate in the parade at a discounted rate (50%) using the coupon code "CHAMBER2022" on our online application.

Application and parade information can be found at www.BlountCountyChristmasParade.com.
Questions? Email BlountCountyJayceesParade@gmail.com or call/text 865-268-9509.
Become a Sponsor
The Best of Blount Awards are returning on February 3. The awards celebrate those individuals and businesses that give their time and resources to make this area an outstanding place to live and work.

 
Awards are given for Philanthropist of the Year, Community Impact Award, Bright Future Award, Business of the Year, First Responder Award and the Tourism Award. Nominations are open for the awards, so please submit the name of someone you think is deserving by voting here
More Than Networking
Over the last 10 years, the Blount Chamber, in conjunction with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, has helped more than 1,200 small business owners and with more than 150 workshops ranging from start up assistance, marketing, business planning and management for over 300+ hours.
 
Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost. Some workshops are currently being offered virtually, but many are on-site.
 
Upcoming Events
11/21-22 at Townsend Visitor Center
11/23-28 at Townsend Visitor Center
11/24 at Coulter Grove Intermediate School
11/25-26 at 2940 Topside Rd., Louisville
11/25-26 at GSM Heritage Center
Full List of Events
Coffee Up
Join us at Faith Promise Church (539 N. Foothills Plaza Dr., Maryville) for the final coffee club of 2022 from 7:45-9 a.m.

Coffees are designed to offer members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization.
Save the Date
January 12 -- Maximize Your Membership
January 12 -- Afternoon Mixer
January 26 -- Coffee Club
Thank You to Our Sponsors