October 27, 2026
Austin Dalton
Red, White and Grainger: Community celebrates Independence Day
RUTLEDGE – Hundreds of residents and visitors filled downtown Rutledge on July 3 as Grainger County came together to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Community gathers for Pray4TN Countywide Solemn Assembly
RUTLEDGE – Community members gathered at the Grainger County Courthouse on Thursday, July 2, for the Pray4TN Countywide Solemn Assembly, joining together in prayer during… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Cynthia Lea and Her Historic House
Andrea Lovin BLAINE – Cynthia Lea was born on Dec. 31, 1803, at the old Lea estate at Richland near Blaine’s Crossroads. Her father, the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Free dance fitness class planned at Rocky Meadows
RUTLEDGE – Residents of all ages are invited to get moving during a free All Up Dance Fitness class on Thursday, July 16 beginning at… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Austyn Cameron captures first place at Tennessee state championship
RUTLEDGE – Austyn Cameron recently brought home a first-place finish in his division at the APU Tennessee State Championship in Livingston, Tennessee. Cameron completed a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Johnsons Chapel Church to host free school supply giveaway July 25
RUTLEDGE – As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Johnsons Chapel Church is inviting the community to its School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, July… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies to host Back to School Bash July 30
RUTLEDGE – Families in Grainger, Jefferson and Cocke counties are invited to prepare for the upcoming school year during the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Rep. Rick Eldridge announces more than $525,000 in grants for local fire departments, rescue squads
RUTLEDGE – Volunteer fire departments and rescue squads serving Grainger and Hamblen counties will receive more than $525,000 in state grant funding following an announcement… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Road resurfacing projects totaling $9.2 million announced for Senate District 8
RUTLEDGE – More than $9.2 million in state-funded road resurfacing projects are headed to Senate District 8, with several major improvements planned for highways in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Annual Cherokee Lake Boat Parade draws huge Independence Day crowd
RUTLEDGE – Patriotic spirit was on full display across Cherokee Lake on Saturday as the annual Fourth of July Boat Parade brought out a tremendous… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close