The countdown is on for Gas Day 2026. Let your gas tank help your Blount County neighbors on Friday, September 25.

Volunteers are needed at the EZ Stop at the corner of Sevierville Rd. and S. Everett High Rd. Volunteers pump gas for tips from 7 a.m.-2 p.m., in one-hour shifts. The station donates $0.05 per gallon of gas sold to United Way of Blount County.

This is one of our favorite events, and we hope to see you there. For more information on how to get involved and volunteer for the Blount Chamber Gas Team, contact Chamber Ambassador Donnelle Curran.

Rather than relying solely on annual surveys or subjective observations, this session introduces HR professionals and organizational leaders to six core dimensions of culture that can be assessed continuously through language patterns and communication behaviors.

Join us September 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Register Here

Due to overwhelming demand, Taste of Blount has added a SECOND Chef’s Table experience to our event this year featuring Chef Tim Miles and Chef David Schwartz of Maryville’s iconic Foothills Milling Company. We’re opening 65 tickets for this EXCLUSIVE opportunity. 

Purchase your tickets here. Get them before they’re gone - our first Chef’s Table experience with Chef Cory Giaquinta of Raven Steakhouse & Lounge sold out in just two days!

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.

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. 

Join us for The Armory ribbon cutting on September 3 at 2:30 p.m. at 496 Ellis Ave

Maryviile.

The Armory is a 27,000-square-foot, next-level entertainment venue built for play, competition, and connection. 

The Armory space brings together duckpin bowling, digital darts, a 9-hole putting course, shuffleboard, pinball, bocce, yard games, and cutting-edge VR experiences powered by ValoArena — all under one roof. 

You don't want to miss this Afternoon Mixer at DSB Provisions (235 Greenway Village Lane, Maryville), sponsored by Garza Law Firm on September 8 at 3:45 p.m.

Get out of the office, unwind, and join us as we explore one of Maryville's latest developments, Greenway Village. DSB Provisions is opening just for us, so come enjoy this special opportunity to connect, network, and experience this exciting location.

The Blount County Career Exploration Career Fair is set for October 20 and it's your chance to be part of an event that aims to inspire middle school students by introducing them to potential career opportunities. This event connects over 1,500 rising high schoolers with employers, offering hands-on experiences to explore career paths.

Contact Meghan White to get your company registered.

You are invited to the grand opening of Make-A-Wish East Tennessee's new office at 190 Hayfield Rd., Knoxville, on September 3 at 5:30 p.m.

Join us for Power Connect Lunch at The Shed on September 15 at 11:30 a.m.

Network with other influential professionals. Open to ALL Blount County Chamber members, but you must Register Online.

This is a Dutch Treat lunch.

Event chair Tony Saddy of Get Fit Maryville leads the event.

Blount County Government Vendor Day is set for September 16 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Blount County Library (Dorothy Herron Meeting Room), 508 Cusick St., Maryville.

Join us for breakfast and networking while connecting with purchasing teams from Blount County, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Community Development Corporation, Loudon County, KUB, Knox County, and City of Knoxville.

Looking for an affordable and effective way to promote your business, product, or service? Now is the perfect opportunity to get your message in front of the local and regional business community!

When you purchase an email campaign, you'll receive:

✅ Distribution to 3,300 business contacts

✅ Average 48% open rate

✅ Direct exposure to local and regional decision-makers

✅ Increased visibility for your products and services

✅ A cost-effective way to generate leads and drive sales

Whether you're launching a new product, promoting a special offer, announcing an event, or building brand awareness, email marketing remains one of the most effective ways to connect with potential customers.

Email jmuir@blountpartnership.com to schedule today.

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

New workshops are set for August. 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.