Build Your Business in East Tennessee
Here, in Blount County, you can have it all: A well-trained labor force and access to top secondary education institutions, a low cost of living, and an exceptional quality of life. Industries in Blount County have access to many economic advantages when they locate or expand here.
higher education and technical training institutes
residents
miles of outdoor trails
Rockford
- A small city focused on quality, Rockford is home to 870+ residents.
- Rockford has an industrial park, residential subdivisions, and plenty of rural beauty.
Great Smoky Mountains
Townsend
- A popular tourism destination, Townsend is called the “Peaceful Side of the Smokies.”
- The Little River flows down from the Great Smoky Mountains and is a popular swimming and paddling spot.
Maryville
- The largest city and county seat, Maryville has a population of more than 30,000.
- “Home to Maryville College founded in 1819”
Alcoa
- Developed as a planned industrial city around aluminum production in 1919.
- Over 89% of Alcoa’s residents ages 25+ have a high school diploma.
Louisville
- Louisville is conveniently located near Knoxville and Fort Loudoun Reservoir.
- The town of Louisville is home to more than 4,000+ residents.
Blount County
Friendsville
- Small but mighty, Friendsville has a population of 913.
- Friendsville residents enjoy access to Lake Loudon.
Strategic Location
Blount County is perfectly situated in the Southeast, with access to major interstates, a general aviation airport, Smoky Mountains National Park, and Oak Ridge National Lab.
76% of major markets within a 1-day drive
Over 100 flights a day from McGhee Tyson Airport
CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads serve the area
Strategic Location
Blount County is perfectly situated in the Southeast, with access to major interstates, a general aviation airport, Smoky Mountains National Park, and Oak Ridge National Lab.
76% of major markets within a 1-day drive
Over 100 flights a day from McGhee Tyson Airport
CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads serve the area
Rockford
- A small city focused on quality, Rockford is home to 870+ residents.
- Rockford has an industrial park, residential subdivisions, and plenty of rural beauty.
Great Smoky Mountains
Townsend
- A popular tourism destination, Townsend is called the “Peaceful Side of the Smokies.”
- The Little River flows down from the Great Smoky Mountains and is a popular swimming and paddling spot.
Maryville
- The largest city and county seat, Maryville has a population of more than 30,000.
- “Home to Maryville College founded in 1819”
Alcoa
- Developed as a planned industrial city around aluminum production in 1919.
- Over 89% of Alcoa’s residents ages 25+ have a high school diploma.
Louisville
- Louisville is conveniently located near Knoxville and Fort Loudoun Reservoir.
- The town of Louisville is home to more than 4,000+ residents.
Blount County
Friendsville
- Small but mighty, Friendsville has a population of 913.
- Friendsville residents enjoy access to Lake Loudon.
Our Advantages
Business
Climate
Blount County offers several benefits to help your business succeed.
View County Stats
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
$56,667
Median Income
64,115
Labor Force
91%
Residents age 25-64 with HS Degree or higher
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Perfectly Partnered. Perfectly Blount.
Ready to reach new markets and build your business? Let us partner with you through the process of locating to Blount County.
Lauren Emert
Director of Economic Development
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