Blount County News
Sheriff James Lee Berrong Announces 2026 Re-election Campaign and Kick-Off Event
Posted February 26, 2026 -
MARYVILLE, TN — Sheriff James Lee Berrong has officially announced his campaign for re-election in 2026, marking the start of a mission to continue his decades-long service to Blount County. Alongside the announcement, Sheriff Berrong confirmed the launch of a new campaign headquarters online at JamesBerrong.com, providing a centralized location for residents to access the…
Local Legends: Highlighting Top Blount County Businesses
Posted February 1, 2026 -
Local Legends: A Spotlight on Blount County’s Finest At Castle Web, we believe that the backbone of our community is found in the local entrepreneurs and service providers who work right here in Maryville, Alcoa, Townsend and Blount County. This belief is the driving force behind the Local Legends program on BlountTN.net. We have created…
Sterling Engineering Seeks Plat Approval for 1407 Montvale Rd; Residents Push Back
Posted October 21, 2025 -
Sterling Engineering, Inc., acting on behalf of the property owner, submitted a request for preliminary plat approval for property located at 1407 Montvale Road in the Residential zoning district of Maryville, Tennessee. (maryvillegov.com) The parcel spans roughly 22.46 acres and is listed for sale at about $2 million. (zillow.com) Local residents have strongly opposed the…
Into the Blue: Inside BCSO’s Training Academy
Posted October 16, 2025 -
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has released Into the Blue, a short docuseries that gives viewers a look inside the BCSO Regional Training Academy. The series follows recruits through their twelve-week journey as they work toward becoming deputies. Each episode offers an honest view of academy life. The recruits speak for themselves about the long…
BJ’s Wholesale Club Coming Soon to Foothills Mall in Maryville
Posted June 27, 2023 -
If you are looking for a new place to shop for groceries, household items, electronics, and more, you will be happy to hear that BJ's Wholesale Club is opening a new location at the Foothills Mall in Maryville, TN. The new store will occupy the former JC Penney's space, which has been vacant since 2020.…
Amazon’s Alcoa Fulfillment Center Set to Launch Later This Summer 2023
Posted June 23, 2023 -
Amazon’s Alcoa fulfillment center is set to launch “later this summer” according to WVLT News. The center was originally estimated to open in May 2022, then in October 2022. The new 634,812-square-foot facility is scheduled for opening in the summer of 2023 and will create nearly 800 full-time jobs. The Alcoa fulfillment center is located…