July 10, 2026
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Medicare Open Enrollment is Now Through Dec. 7 Find the Right Care at the Best Price
(Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) As the new head of the Medicare program, I encourage everyone with Medicare… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Commission retakes lawsuit settlement vote
The Hamblen County Commission had a do-over Thursday afternoon. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Further details released on updated BOOFest plan
MORRISTOWN, TN – October 27, 2025 – The City of Morristown today announced that the highly anticipated BOOFest celebration has been postponed and rescheduled for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Eating Together Benefits Your Family
Sharing a meal offers far more than a full stomach; the benefits of eating together extend well beyond the dinner table. Consider these insights to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grainger County resident proposes revival of outdoor classroom and trails at Rutledge City Park
RUTLEDGE — A local mother and nurse is leading a grassroots effort to breathe new life into a long forgotten gem nestled behind the ball… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Honoring life through simplicity: the meaning behind green burials and the importance of saying goodbye
RUTLEDGE — For more than 10 years, Smith-Reagan Funeral Home director and embalmer Roy S. Lovin Jr. has served families in Grainger County, guiding them… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pioneers roll over Horace Maynard in playoffs
MARLIN CURNUTT, Grainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – A poor showing in the final regular season game did not carry over into the post-season for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Blaine to pursue city hall expansion
Cole Burchell, Grainger County Journal Correspondent BLAINE — Blaine Board of Mayor and Alderman voted unanimously Monday, October 20, to begin exploring options for expanding… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MARY ELIZABETH DUNSMORE
Mary Elizabeth Dunsmore, age 85, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who was one of a kind. She happily spent her life supporting her husband, Hollis Dunsmore in his ministry. Mary is…
Rutledge Pioneers heading to the state playoffs
Marlin Curnutt Grainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – Despite losing their final regular season game, the Rutledge Middle School Pioneers football team have still qualified… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close