Blount County is a historic county in Eastern Tennessee, established in 1795 and named for Governor William Blount. Its seat is Maryville, and it is known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its position on the Tennessee River. The county has a population of nearly 133,000, with major employers including DENSO Manufacturing, Blount Memorial Hospital, and Arconic.  

Knox County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its 2007 population was estimated at 423,874 by the United States Census Bureau. Its county seat is Knoxville, as it has been since the creation of the county. The county is at the geographical center of the Great Valley of East Tennessee. Near the heart of the county is the origin of the Tennessee River at the union of the Holston and French Broad Rivers.

Sevier County is a popular tourism destination in eastern Tennessee, known as the “Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” which is the most visited national park in the country. The county’s main cities are Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, and it draws over 11 million visitors annually for its mix of natural attractions and entertainment options, including Dollywood, dinner shows, and extensive outdoor recreation. The county was established in 1794 and named after John Sevier, Tennessee’s first governor.