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Smooth sailing so far: No hitches in Blount's early voting
Early voting was running smoothly in Blount County on Friday. Administrator of Elections Libby Breeding said she hadn't expected any surprises.
Robber attacks elderly Maryville man
Blount County sheriff's deputies are looking for a robber who attacked an elderly man at his home Thursday morning.
Missing Blount County man found safe in Knoxville
A 48-year-old mentally handicapped man who walked away from a group home more than two weeks ago was found safe Thursday in Knoxville.
East Tennessee man missing from Blount Co. group home
Authorities are searching for mentally handicapped man who went missing more than two weeks ago from a Blount County group home.
More than 300 marijuana plants seized in Blount County
Authorities seized more than 300 marijuana plants from an apartment in Maryville Tuesday afternoon.
Pellissippi Research Centre gets federal funding
The Pellissippi Research Centre, a high tech industrial park being developed by two cities and two counties, is in line to receive $700,000 in federal appropriations.
RAM brings free medical care to Blount County
Close to fifty million people in America don't have health insurance and many of them live in this area.
One of Hamilton's top fugitives arrested in Blount County
A member of the Hamilton County's "12 Most Wanted Fugitives" list was reportedly found hiding in a closet at a Maryville home this week.
Foe Certain cultivates Blount hip-hop scene
Blount County do-it-yourself rap duo Foe Certain rolls out a new collection of hip-hop; from left are Josh "Swamp" Hughes and Isaac "Doz" Emerson.
Compassion raises house destroyed by fire
After living for nearly 10 months in a tiny trailer without running water, electricity or a bathroom , Martha Ridings finally has a house.
Welcome back: Chilhowee Inn reopens in Walland
The Chilhowee Inn in Walland is the oldest surviving inn in Blount County. It sat vacant for years before Carolyn and John Pullias purchased it.
Firefighters evacuating residents near fire on School House Gap Road
Firefighters are having trouble getting to a fire at a house off School House Gap Road in Dry Valley, and local resident are being evacuated from the area.
Citizens urge auditor to dig deeper into Blount gov't
It's a presentation that has gained a bit of a reputation in Blount County, with paper trails showing what some call three dozen missing Sheriff's office vehicles, sweetheart trade-in deals, and falsified ...
AT&T plans $400 million investment in statewide cable
It didn't take long for AT&T to get through to the Tennessee Regulatory Authority.
Anything goes: Five Blount performers take part in production
The Tennessee Valley Players will present "Anything Goes" at the University of Tennessee Music Hall across from Stokely Athletic Center.
Blount County horses enjoy playing soccer
' Have you ever seen a Palomino play like Pele? How about a Bay that could "bend it like Beckham?" The owners who ride and board their steeds at Louisville's Lovingood Springs Farm not only like to show off ...
Reporter 'rescued' in mock disaster drill
Most of us experience it at one time or another. Driving down the road, listening to the radio, trying to get to work - and a car comes out of nowhere and crashes into your vehicle.
Car-motorcyclist collision on "The Dragon" injures one
A collision involving a motorcycle and a car has injured at least one person Friday afternoon, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Record troop growth: Blount Girl Scouts part of council merger
The Girl Scout community in Blount County is the strongest it's ever been, practically doubling its membership over the last three years.
Probe of judge could continue past election
An ongoing investigation by state officials into court orders issued by Judge Mike Meares of Blount County Circuit Court could continue past the Aug.