Start your day with new business connections at coffee club sponsored by Martin Printing and being held at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville) on July 30 from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m.

These gatherings are designed to help members build relationships and gain exposure for their businesses or organizations in a welcoming "open house" environment.

Make plans to join our Success in 90 seminar August 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership. Corporal Drew Brakebill of the Blount County Sheriff's Office Training Unit will present C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) and which is part of a larger course provided free of charge by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training.

Registration required. Please sign-up as space for this event will fill-up fast.

Register Here

On August 6 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Blount Partnership, explore all that the Blount Chamber has to offer and unlock the full potential of your membership. From networking events to educational resources, your corporate membership opens the door to a wide range of opportunities. Encourage your colleagues to get involved—whether it’s through attending events, expanding their professional networks, or promoting your business within the community. The more your team engages, the more your company benefits. Register Here

This Thursday is the final night for the Levitt Amp Maryville Music series as Blount County's own Wyatt Ellis is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. at the Charles West Amphitheater in Jack Greene Park. Learn more at MaryvilleMusic.com

The Downtown Maryville Alliance presents this free, outdoor concert series each Thursday during July 2026.

The August 6 Federal/State Primary, County General, and School Board elections are just around the corner. In the meantime, early voting continues until August 1.

Get candidate information at votefactsblount.com

Sample Ballot

Early Voting Locations

Visit GOVOTETN.GOV for online voter registration

Please join us for the next program of the Blount Chamber Veterans in Business Group scheduled for August 6 at 10 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

Bring a fellow veteran business owner, especially someone who may not be attending this group. Coffee and breakfast items provided.

Register Here

Cybercrime is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business risk that can impact your revenue, operations, and reputation. 

Join Thomas Hill of CD Technology on August 17 from 3-4 p.m. at the Blount Partnership for a practical 45-minute session designed to help business owners, CEOs, and nonprofit leaders understand today’s cyber threats and how to better protect their organizations. No technical background is required. 

Register Here

If you missed any of our Success in 90 sessions, you can catch up by viewing our YouTube playlist.

Here's the 2026 catalog.

• AI in the Workplace
• Shaping Your Schedule: A Flexible Approach
• The Resilient Leader's Playbook
• The ROI of People: Making Employee Growth a Competitive Advantage

Tickets are on sale for Taste of Blount slated for September 15 from 6-8 p.m., at the Theater in the Park in Maryville.

Admission is $35 or purchase the Chef's Table Ticket for $100 which includes a special presentation from the Raven Steakhouse executive chef Cory Giaquinta. The Chef’s Table offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy an enhanced culinary experience.

New for 2026 is the Momma Mel Award competition, honoring the legacy of culinary star Melonie “Momma Mel” Effler. Local non-professional home chefs will compete with their favorite sweet or savory casseroles. 

New workshops are set for July. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost.

View a full list of upcoming on-site workshops and trainings with the SBDC or request a free advising session.