Blount County festival celebrates Tennessee’s volunteer spirit

Blount County festival celebrates Tennessee’s volunteer spirit

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) -- In Blount County, it's no secret why Tennessee is known as the Volunteer state. With so many volunteer organizations in the county, one Maryville club decided to create an event for those looking to learn more about how to be involved in their community. The event held on Saturday, the Blount County Volunteer Festival, was created by two members of the Maryville Morning Cup Toastmasters Club. “One of the things I a…

Free Festival Focuses on Mental Health Awareness and Celebrates Community at Ijams Nature Center April 6

Free Festival Focuses on Mental Health Awareness and Celebrates Community at Ijams Nature Center April 6 Join Ijams Nature Center, UTK Knoxville Sources of Strength, and CONTACT Care Line for a free, uplifting mental health awareness festival on Saturday, April 6, from 2-6 p.m. Titled “Spring into Hope,” this family-friendly, all-ages event at the Ijams Visitor Center will feature community resources, live music, art, speaker sessions, hands-on…