Sevier County’s growth isn’t left to chance. It’s powered by leaders, businesses, and neighbors who believe in what this place can become.

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The FRIENDS Foundation is the nonprofit arm of economic development, uniting public and private partners to create opportunity, attract investment, and strengthen the community we all call home. When you give, you’re not donating ... you’re investing in Sevier County’s future.

Your Investment at Work

Your support fuels projects that make real, measurable impact:

• Job Creation & Industry Growth — preparing sites, recruiting new employers, and supporting existing ones.

• Small Business & Entrepreneurship — helping local owners expand, hire, and innovate.

• Infrastructure & Community Readiness — improving connectivity, broadband, and quality of life.

• Tourism & Talent Attraction — showcasing Sevier County as a place where people want to visit, live, and stay.

Why Give

• Because economic development is community development.

• Every dollar you invest helps create a stronger local economy, more resilient families, and a brighter path for future generations.

• Your contribution is tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, making it both impactful and strategic.

 

Join us in shaping Sevier County’s future. Your support matters, and your legacy starts here.