Barton gifting $1 million to University of Tennessee for scholarships
The Daily Times Maryville resident Eric W. Barton has pledged $1 million to the University of Tennessee for scholarships for children of law enforcement officers in the Knoxville area. The area includes Knox, Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Loudon, Morgan, Roane and Union counties. Barton is a retired Marine and business owner. While he owns multiple…