This week is Tennessee Quit Week and the Blount County Health Department is urging all residents who smoke to take advantage of their full-scope tobacco cessation. “The start of a new year is a time ...

The Blount County Health Department is urging residents to seriously monitor their outdoor activities as regional temperatures continue to sit in the upper 80s to mid-90s, with some days even crossing ...

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A temporary cooling center is opening at the Blount County Health Department due to the high temperatures. The shelter will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 25 at the ...