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Golf · TownsendDuffers Mini Golf opened in the same location as Charlie Bears Putt Putt, which closed in November 2023. According to the current owner, the course has been around for several decades. This week is a soft opening for Blount County's spring break, where they are offering games at half price.See the Story
Blount County woman revitalizing beloved mini golf course in Townsend
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Maryville, Tennessee · MaryvilleSky City Entrepreneur Center has been open in Maryville, Tennessee, since 2019. It offers a co-working space, a conference room and a business curriculum. The Tennessee Small Business Development Center is also open. There's been an uptick in interest in Blount County since the COVID-19 Pandemic.See the Story
Small businesses bloom at Blount County business incubator, small business center
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Maryville, Tennessee · MaryvilleGlenn Campbell moved to East Tennessee with his wife seven years ago. He gained his U.S. citizenship about two years ago, after a lengthy process. "I think it's one of the most important parts of being American," Campbell says. "You don't see a lot of people out here for primaries"See the Story
Maryville man casts first vote as U.S. citizen
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Maryville, Tennessee · MaryvilleA Chase Bank will be built in the parking lot that adjoins Harbor Freight Tools and Hobby Lobby. Hotel developer Devi Capital will also break ground on a Holiday Inn Downtown hotel in Maryville. Several businesses are either in the works or have finished up construction in Alcoa.See the Story
Here's what's being built in Blount County
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Maryville, Tennessee · MaryvilleBLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) – Nearly a week and a half since the shooting death of Blount County deputy Greg McCowan and the injury of deputy Shelby Eggers, the Blount County community continues to support their sheriff’s office. Two Doors Down served Deputy McCowan countless times. After his death, the restaurant wanted to give back to the families of both McCowan and Eggers. “What the owner has done is amazing, I think more communities should …See the Story
Maryville restaurant raises money for McCowan, Eggers with Presidents Day fundraiser
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Blount County, Tennessee · Blount CountyKenneth DeHart was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder. He is accused of killing Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers. The incident triggered a multi-day search for DeHart, including through wooded areas. The Blount County Sheriff's office released body and dash camera video Friday.See the Story
Tennessee sheriff releases video of traffic stop shooting that left a deputy dead and another injured
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Blount County, Tennessee · Blount CountyThe Blount County Sheriff's office in Tennessee released body and dash camera video on Friday. The video shows the February 8 traffic stop begin with conversation and escalate into a shooting. Kenneth DeHart was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and being a felon in possession of a weapon.See the Story
Tennessee sheriff releases video of traffic stop shooting that left a deputy dead and another injured
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