April 8, 2026
News
TDOT Crews Prepare as Winter Weather Remains Possible
GRAINGER COUNTY – Crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation have reported for duty across the region in anticipation of possible winter weather. According to… Login to continue reading Login…
Pigeon Forge officer fired following internal investigation
PIGEON FORGE – A Pigeon Forge police officer has been fired following an internal investigation after he communicated with a minor he met while on… Login to continue reading Login…
Voluntary Pre-K Enrollment Opens March 17, 2026
We are pleased to announce that enrollment for Grainger County’s Voluntary Pre-K program will open on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. All Grainger County families with… Login to continue reading Login…
Exclusive First Look: The Grizz Market & Deli coming soon to Rutledge
Update: The Grizz Market & Deli has announced it will officially open February 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning February 18, regular business… Login to continue reading Login…
Gov. Bill Lee to deliver final State of the State address February 2
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will deliver his final State of the State address on Monday, February 2, outlining his administration’s priorities for the… Login to continue reading Login…
Bean Station Work Session hosts LGC representative
Wade Littleton Grainger County Journal Reporter Michael Smith, of Local Government Corporation, came to Tuesday’s Bean Station Board and Mayor and Alderman work session to… Login to continue reading Login…
New Market man arrested on child exploitation charges
NEW MARKET – A 23-year-old New Market man was arrested Thursday on aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor charges after investigators say they uncovered more… Login to continue reading Login…
Knoxville council OKs $9.4 million police drone program
KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville City Council approved a $9.4 million investment to expand the Knoxville Police Department’s use of drones and other technology aimed at… Login to continue reading Login…
Planning commission meeting rescheduled
GRAINGER COUNTY – The Grainger County Planning Commission has rescheduled its January meeting. The meeting, originally set for Monday, January 26, will now be held… Login to continue reading Login…
Cold temperatures linger after Winter Storm; Schools closed in Grainger County
GRAINGER COUNTY – As forecasts began circulating earlier this month warning of a potentially significant winter storm, anticipation grew across Grainger County as residents prepared… Login to continue reading Login…