August 24, 2026
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Grainger County student elected Tennessee 4-H Congress Speaker of the House
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County is celebrating a major achievement after local student Ayden Holton was elected to serve as the 2026-2027 Speaker of the House… Login to continue reading Login…
Fugitive arrested in California following multi-agency effort
LOS ANGELES – A man wanted in Hamblen County has been arrested in California following a coordinated effort between several law enforcement agencies, officials announced… Login to continue reading Login…
Grainger County Journal marks one-year anniversary of serving community
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Journal celebrated its one-year anniversary on March 6, 2026 marking a year of sharing the stories, people and events that… Login to continue reading Login…
Grainger County School Board discusses legal options regarding board member facing charges
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Board of Education held a special called meeting Friday, March 6, at the Grainger High School library to discuss legal… Login to continue reading Login…
The Exchange celebrates ribbon cutting and open house in downtown Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – Community members gathered Friday, March 6, to celebrate the official opening and ribbon cutting of The Exchange, a new flexible community and business… Login to continue reading Login…
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital to be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton
KNOXVILLE – A long-standing provider of pediatric care in East Tennessee will soon have a new name honoring one of the region’s most iconic native… Login to continue reading Login…
McKay’s Knoxville to close after 40 years
KNOXVILLE – After four decades of buying, selling and trading books and media in East Tennessee, McKay’s Knoxville has announced it will permanently close its… Login to continue reading Login…
Forty 1 Thrift Store and Recovery Resource Center to open March 14 in Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – A new nonprofit ministry focused on recovery, hope and practical support will open its doors in Grainger County this month. Forty 1 Thrift… Login to continue reading Login…
Special Called Meeting of the Grainger County Board of Education
There is a Special Called Meeting of the Grainger County Board of Education Grainger High School Library on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Login to continue reading Login Sign up…
The Backroad Belle to celebrate Grand Opening in Bean Station
BEAN STATION – A new boutique with a bold spirit and a love for life off the beaten path is opening its doors in Grainger… Login to continue reading Login…