Labor – Week Ending 10-17-2026

Blount County Unemployment Rate September 2026 0 % Source: Source: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development County Based Unemployment Rate (2026) Source: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Total Blount County Initial Unemployment Claims by Week (2026) Source: Blount County Initial Claims by Age Group Source: TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development […]
Blount County Fence Contractor Faces 24-Count Felony Indictment

Customers Describe Missing Work, Unanswered Calls A Blount County fencing contractor faces a 24-count felony indictment after a dozen customers accused him of taking more than $40,000 in advance payments for work they say was never completed. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office announced the charges against Thaddeus James “T.J.” Foster, 54, Maryville, Sept. 21 following […]