August 24, 2026
News
Dolly Parton pauses live performances for health reasons
RUTLEDGE – Country music icon Dolly Parton is stepping away from live performances for a period of time due to health concerns. She reported she… Login to continue reading Login…
Clerk’s Office announces schedule changes, service disruption
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Clerk’s Office has announced several temporary changes to services due to the upcoming primary election and a system outage. According… Login to continue reading Login…
Grainger leaders represent county in East Tennessee Leadership program
RUTLEDGE – Two longtime community leaders are representing Grainger County through the East Tennessee Leadership program, bringing decades of service and experience to a regional… Login to continue reading Login…
Stamp Out Hunger food drive set for May 9
RUTLEDGE – Residents are encouraged to take part in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9 by placing a bag of… Login to continue reading Login…
Early voting tops 1,300 ahead of Tuesday election
RUTLEDGE – Early voting in Grainger County has wrapped up with a total of 1,303 ballots cast ahead of Election Day. The county election will… Login to continue reading Login…
Grainger County represented at regional Clay Shoot event
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County was represented this week at the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Clay Shoot Tournament with the local team placing 14th overall… Login to continue reading Login…
YMCA offering free summer meals at local sites
RUTLEDGE – Families in Grainger County will have access to free meals for children this summer through the YMCA of East Tennessee’s Grab N Go… Login to continue reading Login…
Grainger High earns Anne Dallas Dudley Award for third straight year
RUTLEDGE – Grainger High School has once again been recognized for its commitment to civic engagement, earning the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for the third… Login to continue reading Login…
Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department seeks new members
RUTLEDGE – The Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department is encouraging community members to get involved and serve by joining its team of volunteers dedicated to protecting… Login to continue reading Login…
$200,000 Appropriated to Preserve Historic Log Structures in Grainger County
RUTLEDGE – A $200,000 appropriation has been secured to relocate and preserve two historic log structures in Grainger County including what historians believe to be… Login to continue reading Login…