Over a few short years I've see the ravages and rape of the community that "progress" has brought upon Blount County.  Its rolling hills, farmland and the shores of our wonderful lakes, streams and rivers have been replaced with cabins, condos and homes of every description. The beauty has been used as a marketing tool to sell this land like a side of beef has scared it forever...
... thank God it has finally slowed down thanks to the financial crisis.