Maryville and Blount County Info

General Info

Churches - There are over 200 churches in Blount County representing most faiths.

Climate - The mountains shelter the Tennessee Valley, providing an annual average temperature of 56 degrees. Blount County experiences all four seasons with the brilliant colors of spring and fall. September brings in the fall of the year and, of course, football season. Winter in the valley is primarily from January to mid February with occasional snowfall. Spring arrives in March and is usually rainy and chilly. The afternoons warm up to the 60's and mid 70's with blooming flowers during April. Summers are fairly typical with the highs in the upper 80's and low 90's.

Annual Average Temperature 59 °
Monthly Average High Temp Jan 47° / July 87°
Monthly Average Low Temp Jan 30° / July 68°
Annual Average Snowfall 12"
Annual Average Precipitation 48"
Elevation 989 Feet Above Sea Level
Prevailing Winds Southwest
Mean Length of Freeze Period 186 (Days)

Chamber Of Commerce - Blount County Area Chamber of Commerce serves the communities of Alcoa, Friendsville, Louisville, Maryville, Rockford, Townsend, Walland. Blount County Area Chamber of Commerce
201 S. Washington Street, Maryville, TN 37804-5728 (865) 983-224 / Click Here for Website Link

Population - Blount County is one of the fastest growing counties in Tennessee with a total population of over 100,000 people.

Public Library - The Blount County Public Library provides access to a wide variety of materials and services for education, information and recreation.
Blount County Library
301 Mc Ghee St., Maryville, Tennessee (865) 982-0981 / Click Here for Website Link

Shopping - Excellent shopping is afforded through more than 700 national chains and home-owned retail establishments providing a variety of quality goods and services. With the Foothills Mall in Maryville and the Midland Shopping Center there are no hassles. A variety of retail throughout Blount County completes the retail picture.

Taxes - Persons residing within the city limits pay two property taxes - the city's tax (Maryville or Alcoa) and the county's tax. Those living in the county pay only county property tax.

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Auto Tags/Registration - New residents must obtain Tennessee license plates for their motor vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency. To purchase a license, a Tennessee title must be obtained. Both may be purchased at the main and three satellite offices of the County Clerk. It is advisable to call ahead to secure the proper information on what papers to bring. Contact Courthouse Office, 345 Court Street, Maryville (865) 273-5800
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Banking - Several major banks and savings and loan associations offer full financial services from many branch locations.

Communications

Driver's License - Newcomers have 30 days after establishing permanent residency to change their out-of state driver's license to a valid Tennessee license. If you have a valid license from another state only a vision test is required. For a first time license you must have a certified birth certificate, pass a written exam, vision test and a road test. Contact Drivers License Examining Station, 318 Home Avenue, Maryville (865) 981-2359

Emergency Phone Numbers - The cities of Maryville and Alcoa provide fire and police protection. Residents outside the city limits get fire protection from the Blount County Fire Department for a fee, as well as police protection from both the Blount County Sheriff's Department and The Tennessee Highway patrol. The city of Townsend provides police service and a volunteer fire department. Friendsville also has police services.

Fire 911
Police 911
Ambulance 911
Rescue Squad-Blount County (865) 982-1960
Rural Metro Ambulance Service (865) 982-2500
Blount County Sheriff's Department (865) 982-5263
Blount County Fire Department (865) 983-1431

Garbage Pickup
Alcoa Sanitation Department (865) 981-4145
Maryville Public Works (865) 981-1300

Legal Services - The Knoxville Bar Association sponsors a legal referral service, Contact (865) 522-7501

Pets - The care and treatment of our pets is important to each family. Owners should be sure that pets have their shots and wear an identification tag. Complete care facilities are available by contacting:

UT Veterinary Hospital (865) 974-8387
Humane Society Animal Shelter (865) 573-9674
Pet Emergency Clinic (865)637-0114

Post Offices

Utilities - The cities of Alcoa and Maryville provide their residents with electricity, water, sewer, and garbage pickup. Blount County Residents, not within the Maryville/Alcoa city limits need to obtain garbage service offered through private companies or utilize the sanitary landfill. In some areas of the county, water is provided by South Blount Utility District and Knox-Chapman Utility District and electricity by Ft. Loudon Electric. United Cities Gas Company provides gas and Bell South Company provides telephone services.

Voting - To be eligible, one must be 18 years of age and have lived in Blount County for 20 days. Registration must be 29 days before election. For more information contact:

Blount County Election Commission
Blount County Court House
Maryville 37804 (865) 279-5920

Hospitals - Health is more than the absence of sickness. Studies have shown that the quality of life and a healthy community are interchangeable terms.

Office: (865) 984-1111 | Fax: (865) 983-4621 | Email: wmasters@realtyiii.com

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