Mayor Jared Anderson is the REAL DEAL!

Overdevelopment. Loss of green space. Many neighbors are deeply concerned about the future of Blount County— and now is the time to make your voice heard. Blount County Commissioners are requesting public input on Blount County’s Comprehensive Growth Plan at a public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2026, beginning at 5:45 pm in the Blount County Courthouse Room 430.

Please attend, bring your neighbors, and share your thoughts on how you’re county can plan for sustainable growth while preserving the natural beauty and rural character that make Blount County so special.

This is an important opportunity to advocate for: • Protection of your precious natural resources • Preservation of open space and agricultural land • Responsible, sustainable growth planning • Thoughtful development that protects our quality of life Citizen participation matters.

Start working together to help preserve the best of Blount County for future generations. Link to Comprehensive Growth Plan here.