Byline: West Blount Staff
Events · August 2, 2026
Christmas Holidays — No School
Schools closed December 21 through January 1. Classes reconvene January 6, 2027.
Events · August 2, 2026
Columbus Day Holiday — No School
Schools closed October 12-13 for the Columbus Day holiday.
Events · August 2, 2026
Thanksgiving Holidays — No School
Schools closed November 23-27 for Thanksgiving.
Events · August 2, 2026
First Day of School
First day of the 2026-2027 school year for Blount County Schools.
Events · August 2, 2026
West Blount Corn Maze Opens for the Season
The corn maze's fall season runs weekends through October.
News · August 2, 2026
Blount County Schools Releases 2026-2027 Calendar
First day is August 6, last day is May 27 -- the key holidays, breaks, and weather-day plan for the new school year.
News · August 2, 2026
Rickwood Caverns Opens New Entrance Near the Old Reid’s Station Site
A new road and playground at Rickwood Caverns, and a 110-year-old railroad story resurfacing at the same spot.