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250 Years Strong: Your official guide to Grainger County’s America 250 Celebration
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County residents and visitors are invited to gather at the historic Courthouse Square in downtown Rutledge on Friday, July 3, for the… Login to continue reading Login…

The Many Truck Stops in Bean Station
Andrea Lovin BEAN STATION – After hearing that Bean Station was once home to six popular truck stops, I decided to learn more about their… Login to continue reading Login…

From Grainger County to Savannah: Local Tomatoes featured in Paula Deen’s Home Kitchen
Austin Dalton Grainger County Journal There are moments in life that seem almost too surreal to believe. Standing in Paula Deen’s kitchen in Savannah, Georgia,… Login to continue reading Login…

Nanye’hi “Nancy” Ward
Andrea Lovin WASHBURN – In 1738, Nanye’hi was born in Chota, Cherokee Nation East. Today, Chota is located in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee. At this… Login to continue reading Login…

Avondale Haunted Barn preparing for largest expansion in attraction history
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Celebrating Father’s Day in Grainger County
RUTLEDGE – Father’s Day is a time to honor the dads, grandfathers, stepfathers and father figures who help shape our lives through their guidance, hard… Login to continue reading Login…

Voices of Grainger: Memories of the Tomato Festival live on
RUTLEDGE – As Grainger County prepares to celebrate its 230th anniversary and welcomes another year of the beloved Grainger County Tomato Festival on July 17-18,… Login to continue reading Login…

Kingswood Jeep Fest draws crowd for Children’s cause
BEAN STATION – Jeep enthusiasts from across the region gathered Saturday for the annual Kingswood Jeep Fest, enjoying a day filled with vehicles, food, fellowship… Login to continue reading Login…

Powder Springs Elementary School
Andrea Lovin THORNHILL – During the past week, I had the opportunity to speak with Debra “Deb” King about her memories of Powder Springs Elementary… Login to continue reading Login…

When the sun goes down, the glow turns up at Dollywood’s Splash Country
PIGEON FORGE – Summer nights are about to get a whole lot brighter in the Smokies. Dollywood’s Splash Country is introducing an all-new after-hours event… Login to continue reading Login…
