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Smoky Mountain beauty, Southern charm, endless adventure.

Blount County offers a welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of community. It's a place where neighbors know each other, local businesses thrive, and the pace of life is a little slower, allowing you to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds you. The county balances a respect for its history with a forward-looking approach to growth and development.

Downtown Blount County
COMMUNITY GUIDE · BLOUNT COUNTY
Blount County, Blount County

City Snapshot

Population

135,280

County

Blount County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$70,935

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

East Tennessee Children’s Rehabilitation Center - Blount County

Blount Memorial Hospital

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Marsha Blackburn

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Bill Hagerty

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Bill Lee
Bill Lee

Governor

Republican Party