Let's Be Blount Podcast

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Let's Be Blount Podcast

with hosts Eric Rice & Brett Heppner

Let’s Be Blount is your front‑porch seat to the stories, people, and places that make this corner of East Tennessee feel like home. Each episode dives into the heartbeat of the community—from local history and hidden gems to small‑business spotlights, outdoor adventures, civic conversations, and the voices shaping Blount County’s future.

Send Brett & Eric a message at TheLetsBeBlountPodcast@gmail.com

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Let’s Find Out About Blount County Legend, Kenny Coulter

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November 10, 2026

Choose your platform: In this episode, hosts Brett Heppner and Eric Rice interview Kenny Coulter, a notable figure in Blount County sports history. They discuss his early influences, high school and college sports experiences, and the evolution of athletics in …

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Let’s Find Out About Maryville City Manager, Greg McClain

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October 25, 2026

On Let’s Be Blount, Greg McClain talks Maryville’s 231-year history, the stalled downtown hotel project and why he believes better days are ahead for Blount County.

Let’s Find Out About Brooke Webb and Townsend Mercantile

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September 25, 2026

Lifelong Blount Countian Brooke Webb shares how Townsend Mercantile Co. went from a 2020 idea to a Townsend staple drawing lines out the door for viral squishy toys.

Let’s find out about Wells Tavern…again

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September 11, 2026

A year before Wells Tavern opened in downtown Maryville, co-owner Alice Bassler walked the Let’s Be Blount hosts through the 1887 jewelry store she was turning into a Scottish pub. She talked about the steel it took to carry a rooftop bar, a menu built around fish and chips and Cullen skink, and why the concept fits a town settled by Scots.

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