September 16, 2026
News
Dollywood to announce plans honoring Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy
RUTLEDGE – Dollywood Parks & Resorts will soon share plans for how the place built from Dolly Parton’s dreams will carry her remarkable legacy into… Login to continue reading Login…
District Attorney Jimmy Dunn indicted on felony charges
RUTLEDGE – Fourth Judicial District Attorney General James “Jimmy” Dunn was booked into the Sevier County Jail Thursday, August 27, after being indicted by a… Login to continue reading Login…
Bean Station Barber Shop announces move to new location
BEAN STATION – Bean Station Barber Shop is moving to a new location and will welcome customers back beginning Tuesday, September 1. The longtime local… Login to continue reading Login…
MEDIC seeks high school students’ designs for spring donor T-shirt
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County high school students with an eye for art and design have an opportunity to see their work worn by blood donors… Login to continue reading Login…
Synergy HomeCare to host Free Veterans lunch in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY – Local veterans are invited to enjoy a free lunch and fellowship this fall as Synergy HomeCare of Knoxville-Morristown hosts a special Veterans… Login to continue reading Login…
Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo set for Oct. 15
GREENEVILLE – Beef producers from across the region will have an opportunity to learn about the latest research, management practices and industry developments during the… Login to continue reading Login…
Senator Seal proposes ‘9 to 5 Day’ to honor Dolly Parton
RUTLEDGE – Tennessee State Senator Jessie Seal is proposing legislation that would designate September 25 as “9 to 5 Day” in honor of the life… Login to continue reading Login…
Ballot takes shape across Grainger County
Candidates qualify for municipal races in Rutledge, Bean Station and Blaine Amy Stauffer, Grainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – Long before a voter steps into… Login to continue reading Login…
Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed, family releases official obituary
RUTLEDGE – The cause of death for country music legend and East Tennessee icon Dolly Parton has been revealed hours after news of her passing… Login to continue reading Login…
Dollywood issues statement following passing of Dolly Parton
RUTLEDGE – Dollywood has issued a statement following the passing of its beloved founder and East Tennessee icon Dolly Parton. The statement from Dollywood reads:… Login to continue reading Login…