October 27, 2026
Austin Dalton
Lady Grizzlies advance in district tournament after thrilling shootout victory
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger High School Lady Grizzlies are moving on in the district soccer tournament following a dramatic victory over Claiborne County that came… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A Homecoming to Remember: Grainger High welcomes Lerchen home, crowns Barrett queen
Marlin Curnutt, Grainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – Grainger High School welcomed back Jack Lerchen in last Friday’s Homecoming game against Unicoi County. Lerchen was… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grammy-winning Linda Davis to bring country charm, star power to Bean Station Harvest Festival
Country music, Southern charm and a little star power are headed to Bean Station as the three-time Grammy Award winner prepares to take the stage… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tennessee opens applications for health care loan repayment program
RUTLEDGE – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced that applications are now open for the fall 2026 Tennessee State Loan Repayment Program, offering financial… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Teacher of the Month returns with $1,000 Teacher of the Year award
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Journal, in partnership with Cherokee Lake Realty, is bringing back its Teacher of the Month program to recognize outstanding Grainger… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grainger FCCLA members strengthen leadership skills at state camp
RUTLEDGE – Three members of Grainger High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter recently attended the Career and Technical Student Organizations… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Burning tires, plastics and household waste prohibited under Tennessee law
RUTLEDGE – With outdoor burning a common practice across rural Tennessee residents are reminded that state law places strict restrictions on what materials can legally… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
UPDATE: Christa Pike discharged from hospital following failed execution
RUTLEDGE – After spending more than a week hospitalized Tennessee death row inmate Christa Gail Pike has been discharged and returned to the Debra K.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Rocky Top rises late
RUTLEDGE – The Tennessee Volunteers found themselves in a fourth-quarter fight Saturday but when the game was on the line the Big Orange delivered. No.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
UT Extension seeks Grainger County residents’ input on future programs
From family finances and healthy living to job skills and food preservation, residents have an opportunity to help shape programs that meet the needs of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close