July 25, 2026
Austin Dalton
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
Restoration work continues on historic old jail
RUTLEDGE – Construction continues on the historic old jail in downtown Rutledge as restoration crews make steady progress on preserving the landmark. Current work includes… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grainger’s Shylo Williford named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State softball team
By Marlin Curnutt Grainger County Journal Correspondent NASHVILLE – Grainger’s Shylo Williford has been named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State softball team after… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Blessed Bluff Homeschool Pod offers Christ-centered learning opportunity in Grainger County
RUTLEDGE – A new educational opportunity is coming to Grainger County as Blessed Bluff Homeschool Pod opens its doors with a mission of providing personalized,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close