July 10, 2026
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USPS changes postmark process for mailed items
RUTLEDGE – A recent change by the United States Postal Service could affect how Grainger County residents mail time sensitive documents in 2026 and beyond,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Historic Turbine Lift Marks New Chapter at Cherokee Dam
JEFFERSON CITY – A piece of East Tennessee history was carefully lifted away earlier this month as the last of Cherokee Dam’s original turbines was… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
JoAnn Roach
JoAnn Roach – age 84, went home to be with her Savior after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on January 4, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1941. JoAnn was well known throughout Grainger and surrounding counties…
Grainger County Rescue Squad places new crash response truck into service
RUTLEDGE — Grainger County Rescue Squad has placed a new crash response truck into service to improve emergency response capabilities for traffic incidents and other… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Lady Grizzlies earn championship in Florida
Marlin Curnutt PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – The Grainger High School Lady Grizzly basketball team went to Florida to of course have fun in the sun but… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Petitions picked up for upcoming elections
ROBERT TURNERGrainger County Journal Creative Director RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Election Commission recently announced the dates of the upcoming elections. The primary election will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Two charged after stabbing, motorcycle pursuit in Tazewell
TAZEWELL – Two people have been charged following a stabbing Saturday afternoon that led to a multi-county police pursuit involving several motorcyclists, authorities said. Officers… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Leadership East Tennessee names new executive director
MARYVILLE – Leadership East Tennessee announced this week that Trevis Gardner has been named its new executive director effective January 1. Gardner is a Blount… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grainger finishes strong in Kentucky tournament
Marlin Curnutt PINEVILLE, KENTUCKY – After disappointing outings in the first two basketball games of the Redmond Auto Group Holiday Classic, the Grainger High School… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pirates split games for the week
Robert Turner WASHBURN – The Washburn High School Pirates basketball team earned a 64-60 victory Monday, December 29 against the Lighthouse Christian Lions from Antioch.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close