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Folks attending Pellissippi State Community College's "Raise the Roof" celebration Friday begin their guided tour of the college's new Blount County campus. Officials say the campus will be completed in nine months.

Pellissippi State Community College Blount campus to be completed in nine months

01:02 AM - Pellissippi State Community College's new Blount County campus will open its doors to students in nine months. Officials have wanted a new campus for nearly 20 years. Read more...

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