Home - Grainger County Journal

Grainger County

2:16 AM Oct 27, 2026

°F

clear sky

Hourly Forecast

Temperature

Temperature
Precipitation
Rain Chance

5:00 AM

47 ° | 48 ° 0 mm 0% 6 Km/h 92% 1026 hPa 0 mm/h

Last updated: 2:07 AM

Lifestyles

October 26, 2026

Once a Pioneer, Always a Pioneer

Rutledge High School Class of 1996 celebrates 30 years of memories RUTLEDGE – Thirty years after graduation members of the Rutledge High School Class of…

UT Extension apple butter, biscuit class sells out

Grainger Now and Next – October

Sunrise Baptist Church to host annual fall festival auction

Regency Retirement Village to host 'Home for the Holidays' open house

Blue pumpkins carry message of awareness, understanding this Halloween

Health

October 20, 2026

More than a ribbon: October reminds us that early detection can save lives

A simple conversation, a scheduled mammogram or a moment of encouragement could make a life-changing difference. RUTLEDGE – Every October pink ribbons appear on shirts,…

Medicare open enrollment begins, residents encouraged to review coverage

Tennessee opens applications for health care loan repayment program

Child Health Month calls community to stand up for every child

Breaking the Silence: Mental Illness Awareness Week calls for understanding, action

Fall Allergies are here: What Grainger County residents should know

News

October 26, 2026

Anglers Battle Cherokee Lake in Grainger County Fishing Tournament

Twenty-six boats compete for cash prizes as Price and Humann claim first place RUTLEDGE – Cherokee Lake put anglers to the test as 26 boats competed in the Grainger County Fishing Tournament, battling challenging fishing conditions for cash prizes and top honors. Hunter Price and Mason Humann claimed first place with a combined catch of…

Tennessee aviation generates $53.8 billion annually, study finds

INVEST IN GRAINGER. WE'LL MATCH IT.

Deer rut season approaches in Grainger County as bucks prepare for fall breeding

Veterans gather for fellowship, learn about specialized care and services

Walters State professor earns statewide communication honor

Entertainment

October 26, 2026

Calling all Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls! Grainger County Journal Halloween costume contest

RUTLEDGE – With Halloween celebrations and trunk-or-treat events underway across Grainger County, The Grainger County Journal is inviting residents of all ages to join the fun with a community Halloween costume contest. Spooky and silly to clever and creative, children, adults and even four-legged friends are encouraged to show off their favorite family-friendly costumes. To…