Blount County Economic Development Council

03/20/2026

It’s always an honor to take part in Leadership and College & Career Days and share how our office works every day to help grow Blount County!

03/04/2026

Summertown Metals of Hayden, AL has been an amazing addition to Blount County!

More time. More convenience. Same great service.

Starting 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 7𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, our location here in Hayden, Alabama will be open Saturdays from 7 am - noon for building material sales!

Be sure to stop in and let us help with your next project!

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 there will be no walk-in building sales appointments available on Saturdays, only retail materials sales.

02/26/2026

Summertown Metals is hiring for project managers and shipping at the Hayden, AL location!

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! 💥

We’re hiring across multiple departments and searching for people who want to make an impact.

If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to grow — this is your sign.

Check out our open positions and apply today at, https://summertownmetals.com/careers/

02/19/2026

Thank you ARC and Congressman Robert Aderholt. Congratulations to The Blount County Education Foundation! The STEAM education grant awarded to the Blount County Education Foundation by Congressman Robert Aderholt strengthens local classrooms, expands hands-on learning, and helps prepare Blount County students for high-demand careers!

Blount County will be getting more federal dollars to expand hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) for students.

02/18/2026

02/09/2026

Great info 📝

🚨We always see the “I didn’t know this was happening!” comments after a great event… so we made a simple checklist to help you stay in the loop and never miss the fun again! We hope this helps, and if you have any questions reach out and we can help you! We want EVERYONE to know what is happening around Blount County, AL!

02/07/2026

We are proud to have lead the grant process for the Town of Snead to acquire a SEEDS grant for the Snead Industrial Park from the State Industrial Development Authority. This grant will be dedicated to site development activities such as environmental and geotechnical surveys that are required when submitting sites for proposals.

The State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) approved 21 grants for the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. In total, the mo

02/03/2026

We are proud to have Blount County Tourism formed out of the Blount County Economic Development Council office and now we are celebrating one year!

🎉 ONE YEAR OF BLOUNT COUNTY TOURISM — GIVEAWAY TIME!

We’re celebrating ONE amazing year of sharing all the reasons to visit Blount County, AL and we’re giving YOU a chance to win BIG!

✨ ONE lucky winner will receive:
🚂 2-night stay at Sidetracked Oneonta
🛍️ $50 gift card to The Southern Outfitter
🍝 $50 gift card to Mio Sogno Ristorante
☕ $20 gift card to Canceled Coffee Company
🍨 $20 gift card to The Meltdown Oneonta
🥣 $20 gift card to Hometown Bowls
🎫 1 (one) day pass to the The Hub - Oneonta

➡️ Link in comments to enter

📅 Winner announced: March 3, 2026

⚠️ Important details: Must be 21 years or older to enter• Must follow Blount County Tourism•Blackout dates may apply• Rules of Sidetracked Oneonta must be adhered to•Beware of scammers — the winner will be contacted directly by Leslie Clines, Director of Blount County Tourism

Thank you for helping us celebrate a year of stories, adventures, and wandering a little, discovering A LOT!

01/15/2026

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for the Blount County Economic Development & Blount County Tourism Annual Meeting. It was a true honor to be in the room with so many dedicated BCEDC board members, County Commissioners, community leaders, tourism partners, and local businesses who continue to invest their time, talent, and support into Blount County’s future.

Over the past 10 years, the BCEDC has helped complete more than 50 industrial, manufacturing, and retail projects, strengthening our economy, creating opportunities, and positioning Blount County for long-term growth. That progress would not be possible without the strong partnerships and shared vision represented in that room.

We are also thankful for the continued support of the new Blount County Tourism office, which is already making meaningful strides to elevate our communities, attractions, and small businesses.

As part of that commitment, Blount County Tourism was proud to gift Visit North Alabama memberships to the following partners:
• Cottonfield Bar & Grill
• Charlie B's Restaurant
• Blountsville Historical Park
• Happy Trails of the Locust Fork River
• Blount County Memorial Museum
• Palisades Park
• West Blount Corn Maze
• Hazelrig Orchards
• Allman Farms & Orchards

Additionally, through Blount County Tourism and AMLA, Happy Trails of the Locust Fork received a $500 accessibility grant, helping ensure our outdoor experiences are welcoming and accessible to all.

Thank you again to everyone who attended and continues to champion economic development and tourism in Blount County. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together and even more excited about what’s ahead!

12/29/2025

Blount County Tourism has had an amazing inaugural year and we are excited to see what 2026 holds for Blount County, AL.

In case you missed my last article of the year in The Blount Countian!

As we wrap up 2025, we want to say a heartfelt thank you.

This was the inaugural year for Blount County Tourism, and we’re grateful for the support of the Blount County Commission, the Blount County Economic Development Council, and our communities across the county. Your encouragement, partnership, and pride in place made this first year possible.

We’re excited for what’s ahead in 2026 and can’t wait to keep telling Blount County’s story.

What are you looking forward to in the new year?

11/08/2025

Beautiful shot of the Alabama Poppy Project handcrafted poppies at the MPC this evening!

📸 Julianne Hansen