Home to 133,000 residents, this fast-growing East Tennessee county sits at the doorstep of the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Blount County’s assets don’t just stop at outdoor beauty. With major companies like Clayton Homes, metal producer Arconic, consumer products company Newell Brands, Cirrus Aircraft, and automotive components manufacturer DENSO here, a slew of great job opportunities are available. And residents can feel safe in this area knowing they have access to 13 regional hospitals, including a campus for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.