April 24, 2026
Lifestyles
Music, memories and a landmark reborn in Downtown Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – A piece of Grainger County’s history will take center stage Saturday, April 25 as the newly restored Historic Rutledge Presbyterian Church reopens to…
Health
Local retina specialists provide critical eye care close to home
DANDRIDGE – When it comes to protecting one of life’s most vital senses, access to specialized care can make all the difference. For residents of…
Obituaries
News
$200,000 Appropriated to Preserve Historic Log Structures in Grainger County
RUTLEDGE – A $200,000 appropriation has been secured to relocate and preserve two historic log structures in Grainger County including what historians believe to be the county’s first courthouse. The state-funded appropriation, already included and approved in the state budget, will cover the cost of moving the structures as part of an ongoing effort to…
Entertainment
Grainger County Libraries tell a story of community, connection and lifelong impact
RUTLEDGE – During National Library Week, observed April 19 through April 25, and following National Librarian Day on April 16, the story of Grainger County’s public libraries is not just written on pages. It is lived out daily through the people, families and children who walk through their doors. Across Bean Station, Rutledge, Blaine and…
Sports
Washburn Dance Team announces upcoming tryouts
WASHBURN – Students interested in joining the Washburn Dance Team will soon have the opportunity to prepare for tryouts as dates are set for this…
Education
Grainger FCCLA students earn honors at state conference
Pictured left to right: MaKenzie Smith, Addalynn Larmer, Jenna Debord, Caleigh Cameron, Adylea Wallace, Maggie Hunt and Addie Hunt. Photo courtesy Paula Abrams. Submitted by…