July 10, 2026
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Grainger board members attend TSBA leadership conference
RUTLEDGE – Members of the Grainger County Board of Education traveled to Nashville earlier this month to participate in the Tennessee School Boards Association Leadership… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Smokey XI finds peace at home
KNOXVILLE – Smokey XI, the beloved Bluetick Coonhound who carried the pride of the University of Tennessee, has officially retired from mascot duties after handlers… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pirates battle Royals, Panthers and Huskies
ROBERT TURNERGrainger County Journal Creative Director WASHBURNE – The Washburn High School Pirates took care of business with a 59-50 win over Eagleton College &… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grainger Grizzlies battle in Thanksgiving Classic
MARLIN CURNUTTGrainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – Wins were hard to come by for the Grainger High School Grizzlies basketball team during last week’s Pizza… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Blaine lights the season
BLAINE — A festive crowd filled Blaine City Hall on Saturday evening for the 7th annual Christmas Tree Lighting where warm drinks, sweet treats and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Lady Grizzlies play hard in Pizza Plus tourney
MARLIN CURNUTT Grainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – Thanksgiving is usually about food and football but the Grainger High School Lady Grizzlies had a feast… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Nine years later Gatlinburg wildfires still stir gratitude and connection
RUTLEDGE – Friday November 28 marked nine years since the Gatlinburg wildfires, a tragedy that claimed lives, destroyed homes and left East Tennessee forever changed.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Give Your Skin a Seasonal Glow with Winter Care Tips
(Family Features) As your sun-kissed glow gives way to crisp winter air, your skin may start to feel the effects of cooler, drier weather. Yet,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Santa’s mailbox opens for Grainger County Journal’s inaugural Christmas letter event
RUTLEDGE – The holiday season is shining a little brighter in Grainger County this year as the Grainger County Journal launches its inaugural Letters to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Briscoe named school system administrator of the year by TSSAA
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County Director of Schools Mark Briscoe has been recognized by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association as the School System Administrator of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close