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Santa’s mailbox opens for Grainger County Journal’s inaugural Christmas letter event
RUTLEDGE – The holiday season is shining a little brighter in Grainger County this year as the Grainger County Journal launches its inaugural Letters to Santa event. For the first time the Journal is opening an official Santa Mailbox and inviting children across the county to send their letters straight to the North Pole. This new tradition is meant to...
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Briscoe named school system administrator of the year by TSSAA
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County Director of Schools Mark Briscoe has been recognized... Read more of this story
Holiday tree lightings to bring warm glow across Grainger County
RUTLEDGE – Christmas spirit will shine bright across Grainger County as communities... Read more of this story
News
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Nine years later Gatlinburg wildfires still stir gratitude and connection
RUTLEDGE – Friday November 28 marked nine years since the Gatlinburg wildfires, a tragedy that claimed lives, destroyed homes and left East Tennessee forever...
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Winter wonderland parade poised for biggest year yet in Blaine
BLAINE – Excitement is building as Blaine officials gear up for...
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Rutledge BMA advances zoning map updates, awaits state approval on utility contract
RUTLEDGE — The Rutledge Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the...
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Grainger High FFA earns top honors in land evaluation competitions
RUTLEDGE — Grainger High School FFA members recently completed this year’s...
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Education
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Briscoe named school system administrator of the year by TSSAA
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County Director of Schools Mark Briscoe has been recognized by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association as the School System Administrator...
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Grainger county students earn Walters State foundation scholarships
RUTLEDGE — Twelve Grainger County students have been awarded Walters State...
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Grainger High FFA earns top honors in land evaluation competitions
RUTLEDGE — Grainger High School FFA members recently completed this year’s...
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Washburn school to host inaugural Christmas program and festival of trees
WASHBURN – Washburn School will celebrate the holiday season with its...
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Sports
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RMS players earn All-Conference honors
RUTLEDGE — Four Rutledge Middle School football players were recognized November 1 at Campbell County High School during the countywide All-Conference ceremony. The athletes...
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Grizzlies face the Devils in Greeneville
MARLIN CURNUTT Grainger County Journal Correspondent GREENEVILLE – There were only...
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Pioneers end season in second round of TSSAA playoffs
MARLIN CURNUTT Grainger County Journal Correspondent HUNTSVILLE – One of the...
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Pioneers roll over Horace Maynard in playoffs
MARLIN CURNUTT, Grainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – A poor showing...
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Obituaries
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Virl Owens
Virl Owens, age 94, of Rutledge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family on Saturday,...
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Randall Lee Whitt
Randall Lee Whitt, age 66, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025,...
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Jo Ann (Jody) Hampton Warren
Jo Ann (Jody) Hampton Warren, age 68, died Tuesday, November 4th,...
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James Richard “Rick” Scroggins
James Richard “Rick” Scroggins, age 73, passed away unexpectantly in his...
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Lifestyles
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Toy drive brings Christmas hope to Blaine families
BLAINE — A local Christmas toy drive is working to bring joy and comfort to children who might otherwise go without this holiday season....
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How early is too early
Every year, as soon as the first leaf hits the ground,...
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Washburn school to host inaugural Christmas program and festival of trees
WASHBURN – Washburn School will celebrate the holiday season with its...
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Washburn school launches annual angel tree program
WASHBURN – Washburn School has begun its annual Angel Tree program,...
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Santa makes a stop in Blaine
BLAINE – Families can get an early dose of holiday cheer as Santa makes a special appearance at the Blaine Food City on Thursday,...
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Waffle House opens its doors in Blaine
BLAINE — After months of anticipation, the smell of waffles and...
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How early is too early
Every year, as soon as the first leaf hits the ground,...
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Community invited to free Christmas party in Blaine
BLAINE – Families across Grainger County are invited to celebrate the...
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