Legislation Details

File #: 26-137    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Appointment Status: Unfinished Business
File created: 6/29/2026 In control: Commission Workshop
On agenda: 9/10/2026 Final action:
Title: The Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority requests the reappointment of two candidates, along with alternate candidates, to fill two seats with expiring terms, each one is a six-year term on the Board of Directors. The candidates are ranked in order of preference: Reappointment: • Joy Carver, Owner, Dandy Lions Gifts • Chad Rochelle, Owner, Dogwood Cabin Alternate Candidates: • Cassie Halley, CEO, Company Distilling • Carmen Simpher, CEO, Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
Attachments: 1. Blount County Commission Request - 2026

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The Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority requests the reappointment of two candidates, along with alternate candidates, to fill two seats with expiring terms, each one is a six-year term on the Board of Directors. The candidates are ranked in order of preference:

Reappointment:

• Joy Carver, Owner, Dandy Lions Gifts

• Chad Rochelle, Owner, Dogwood Cabin

Alternate Candidates:

• Cassie Halley, CEO, Company Distilling

• Carmen Simpher, CEO, Little Arrow Outdoor Resort