I want to personally welcome you to Blount County. Whether you live here, work here or have just come by for a visit, I think you’ll agree that Blount County is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places anywhere in the world.
JOIN US for our 30th Annual Blount County Hometown Christmas Festival of Trees! Save the date - Thursday November 30th at 6:30pm Blount County Courthouse Steps, by the War Memorial. At 6:30p the tree lightings will happen, then the Read on...
The Comprehensive Plan is the overarching, visionary document that guides future growth and development within Blount County. The County is currently updating the Plan to more adeptly address the issues and opportunities facing the community. Read on...
Let's be Blount about our Future Growth! We are asking the public to assist the County's planning team in understanding the community preferences and desires for the future. Read on...
PRESS RELEASE-Mayor Ed Mitchell will be seeking authorization of the Blount County Board of Commissioners to negotiate a management agreement with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to manage and operate the functions of Blount Memorial Hospital. Read on...
**PRESS RELEASE** Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell announces the release of Blount County’s Annual Financial Report from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office for the year ending June 30, 2022. Read on...
I am writing this letter to share with you my thoughts regarding our Hospital and the current issues the County is dealing with relative to the Hospital. As Mayor, I have fiduciary responsibility for our citizens. Read on...
Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell received the attached letter and certificate from State of Tennessee, Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey today congratulating the Blount County Health Department that they have had no findings.... Read on...
Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell announces the release of Blount County’s Annual Financial Report from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office for the year ending June 30, 2021, with a clean audit report with no audit findings for the sixth year. Read on...
The Blount County Budget Committee has sent a balanced budget to the County Commission that has no tax increase, no use of fund balance, and has paid off more of our debt and created no new debt. Read on...
