It’s easy to get here, and you are going to want to stay.
Blount County is situated in the eastern portion of Tennessee, bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Near the geographic center of the eastern United States, we are within a day’s drive of 75% of major markets. Travel is made even easier with a convenient regional metropolitan airport, McGhee Tyson (TYS).
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If you are looking for preventive health or have a medical emergency, there is someone to care for you here. Blount County has access to 13 regional hospitals, including East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, a 152-bed Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center. Close to home, Blount Memorial is part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The University of Tennessee Medical Center, the region’s academic medical center, is only minutes away.
From progressive and nurturing childcare to post-secondary learning, we value top-flight education. With a 95% high school graduation rate, our public K-12 schools rank among the highest rated schools in the state and include several blue ribbon schools of excellence. Our region’s 23 post-secondary institutions include the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus in Knoxville, Maryville College, and Pellissippi State Community College.
We are hiring! Because so many companies are attracted to our area, there is a wide array of employment and career options. Search jobs available in the region in real time at greatersmokiesjobs.com.
Five Largest Employers in Blount County
- Clayton
- DENSO
- Blount Memorial Hospital
- Blount County Government
- Blount County Schools
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Watch locals explain why they’ve chosen to make their home and career right here in Blount County.
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Now, more than ever it is important for us to work together for a better, brighter Blount County that meets our needs now and in the future.
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