June 10, 2026
Austin Dalton
Remembering Matt Hinkin: East Tennessee loses a trusted voice
KNOXVILLE – Former WATE Channel 6 Chief Meteorologist Matt Hinkin, a familiar and trusted presence in East Tennessee homes for more than three decades, died March 16, 2026, in Knoxville. He was 62. According to his obituary, Hinkin passed away…
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UT Extension to host community celebration for Extension Month
RUTLEDGE – Residents are invited to stop by and celebrate UT Extension Month during a community event hosted by the Grainger County UT Extension Office… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grainger County Historical Society to meet March 17
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Historical Society will hold its next meeting Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m. at Smith-Reagan Funeral Home. The meeting will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Exchange launch party brings community together in downtown Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – Community members, local businesses and organizations gathered in downtown Rutledge on Saturday, March 14 to celebrate the successful launch of The Exchange, a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sunrise Baptist Church to host community Easter Egg Hunt
RUTLEDGE – Families across Grainger County are invited to celebrate the season with a community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Sunrise Baptist Church on Saturday,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Compassion Ministries to host free food distribution in Bean Station
BEAN STATION – Compassion Ministries Inc. and Mission of Hope will host a free food distribution event for community members on Saturday, April 11, 2026,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Thorn Hill Volunteer Fire Department to host annual pig roast fundraiser
THORN HILL – The Thorn Hill Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Pig Roast Fundraiser on Saturday, May 09 at the fire department located… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tennessee officials promote pedestrian safety during March Madness campaign
GRAINGER COUNTY – As college basketball excitement sweeps across the nation this month, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is reminding residents to keep the “madness”… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Kidney Cancer Awareness highlighted in Grainger County Cancer Connect newsletter
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County Cancer Connect is encouraging residents to learn more about kidney cancer during Kidney Cancer Awareness Month this March through its latest… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close