Maryville Policy Pulse

Cyber risks to Blount County ed tech from Canvas attack:

• Data breach: Names, emails, student IDs, private messages accessed nationwide; Maryville...

• Local sacrifice: Blount County Deputy Justin Mowery among 363 fallen officers nationally.
• NLEOMF hosts May commemorations, including National...

Gear up for Blount County FY26-27 budget workshops with these essentials from Decoding Government Budgets:

• Priorities exposed: Every line item...

On May 5, 2026, Maryville's Mayor declared the City Council in session for a public hearing at 6:53 p.m. regarding an ordinance to amend the Future Land Use Map—a key step for zoning advocates to watch.

Major accountability failures exposed in federal lawsuit over teacher abuse of disabled students at Union Grove Middle.

• Reports ignored: Staff...

Vital resident resource: The Maryville Flock Transparency Portal is open and public-facing, focused on policies and audit logs – ideal for monitoring city surveillance.

Key developments in Blount County primaries:

• Early voting buzz: 9,346 ballots cast, spotlighting competitive mayor race with GOP contenders...

Key moves in Maryville City Schools' device transition:

• Approved 440 MacBook Neos for 10th graders this fall at $499 each (educator discount), $658...

Traffic alert for Maryville drivers: Eagleton Road at E. Lincoln Road intersection closes starting Monday, May 4 for culvert replacement.

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Mark these for FY26-27 budget input:

• Workshops: Upcoming sessions announced by Mayor's Office
• Public Hearing & Committee Meeting: June 8, 2026, 5 PM at Blount County Courthouse

Residents: Show up to shape county priorities.

Sustainable win for Blount County: Crushed recycled glass replaces costly aggregate stone in highway projects like drainage and backfill, saving raw...

The Blount County Election Commission vows to ensure the integrity of every vote cast in the county by administering election law. Essential for informed voters tracking local election safeguards.

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