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SCAM ALERT: Fake court notices target Tennessee residents by text
GRAINGER COUNTY – Local authorities are warning residents about a circulating scam involving fraudulent “Notice of Hearing — Traffic Violation” documents being sent by text… Login to continue reading Login…

TWRA to host enhanced handgun carry permit class in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE – An Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit class will be held Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at John Sevier Range located… Login to continue reading Login…

Your Voice. Your Vote. Grainger County residents encouraged to register, verify information ahead of Election
RUTLEDGE – As the upcoming election approaches, Grainger County residents are being strongly encouraged to take a few important steps now to ensure they are… Login to continue reading Login…

Be Seen. Be Remembered. Be Chosen. Advertise Where Grainger County Lives, Shops and Spends.
GRAINGER COUNTY – What if your business could speak directly to customers at the exact moment they are ready to spend? Not scrolling past. Not… Login to continue reading Login…

UT Extension to host community celebration for Extension Month
RUTLEDGE – Residents are invited to stop by and celebrate UT Extension Month during a community event hosted by the Grainger County UT Extension Office… Login to continue reading Login…

Compassion Ministries to host free food distribution in Bean Station
BEAN STATION – Compassion Ministries Inc. and Mission of Hope will host a free food distribution event for community members on Saturday, April 11, 2026,… Login to continue reading Login…

Tennessee officials promote pedestrian safety during March Madness campaign
GRAINGER COUNTY – As college basketball excitement sweeps across the nation this month, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is reminding residents to keep the “madness”… Login to continue reading Login…

Forty 1 Thrift Store and Recovery Resource Center opens in Rutledge with mission of hope and restoration
RUTLEDGE – A new faith based nonprofit ministry is bringing a message of hope and restoration to Grainger County as Forty 1 Thrift Store and… Login to continue reading Login…

Rutledge officials discuss paving needs and future park recreation options
RUTLEDGE – The Rutledge Mayor and Board of Aldermen met Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Rutledge City Hall where city leaders discussed upcoming street paving… Login to continue reading Login…

Washburn Library Director Amanda Williams honored for 25 years of service
WASHBURN – The Washburn Public Library recently recognized Director Amanda Williams for 25 years of dedicated service to the community and presented her with a… Login to continue reading Login…

