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Blount Partnership News & Events

Capitol Update

The 113th General Assembly opened for business last week. Here's the key dates and Gov. Lee's infrastructure plan.

Key Dates

Week of January 23- Senate reconvenes

January 30- House reconvenes

January 31- House bill filing deadline

January 31- Senate bill filing deadline

Early February- Gov. Lee’s State of the State Address

Late March- Committee closures begin

Late March- Senate floor Wednesday sessions begin

Infrastructure Front and Center

Governor Bill Lee has announced the Build with Us initiative which proposes a funding plan of over $1.5 billion for congestion and maintenance improvements across the state, one of the largest infrastructure initiatives ever rolled out in Tennessee. The proposal funds both rural and urban projects and does not raise the gas tax, issue road debt, or reduce the current road and bridge maintenance budget.

Tennessee’s growth is far outpacing roadway capacity investments. This is becoming more prominent throughout Tennessee and not just in urban areas. $26 billion is needed over-and-above the 2017 IMPROVE Act to address both urban and rural congestion in Tennessee. This includes nearly $14 billion in the four major urban areas and over $12 billion on Tennessee’s rural interstates (view congestion studies) commissioned for these urban areas. Learn more about Tennessee’s traffic congestion challenges.

Get Updated on Legislation

Join us for the 2023 Regional Legislative Breakfast on January 27 with keynote speaker Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner, Department of Economic & Community Development at the First Baptist Family Life Center in Clinton.

Topics include proposed legislation for the upcoming session and a review of the legislative agenda developed by policy leaders at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Blount Partnership, Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

BOB Tickets On Sale

The Best of Blount Awards are returning on February 3 for a show at the Airport Hilton featuring live entertainment. The awards celebrate those individuals and businesses that give their time and resources to make this area an outstanding place to live and work.

Follow the link that suits your ticketing needs.

Ribbon Cutting

Come celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Jason Breland State Farm Insurance agency (2010 W. Broadway Ave., Maryville) on January 19 at 10 a.m.

Refreshments served.

New Accountability Rules

Please join us February 1 to learn how Allevia Technology helped many businesses through the technological details of working from home while simultaneously learning and implementing a combination for maximizing employees’ productivity and well-being.

Help a School Out

As a recipient of Federal ESSER stimulus funds, Alcoa City Schools is required to seek feedback from stakeholders (students, families, employees, elected officials) stimulus funds twice each school year. By completing this survey, you will assist the district in analyzing and supporting the most important needs in our schools.

Take Survey.

Soft Skills Are Back

Join us January 27 for the latest Soft Skills session entitled Healthy Boundaries for Success at Work.

Boundaries help us increase productivity by protecting the quality of our work. Learn how to use boundaries to work smarter and create more effective and productive working relationships.