July 16, 2026
Grainger County
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Jul 16, 2026
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Lifestyles
Longtime Grainger County Highway Department Bookkeeper Karen McNish retires after more than four decades of service
RUTLEDGE – After more than 40 years of dedicated service to Grainger County, Karen McNish has officially retired from the Grainger County Highway Department, closing…
Health
Tennessee confirms first measles cases of 2026
RUTLEDGE – The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first two measles cases of 2026 involving two individuals in middle Tennessee who are…
Obituaries
Special Sections
News
Strong turnout greets candidates despite rainy weather at courthouse meet and greet
RUTLEDGE – Despite steady rain Saturday morning, a strong crowd gathered inside the Grainger County Courthouse for the Grainger County Republican Party’s Meet & Greet event on Saturday, July 11, at 9 a.m. ahead of the August 6 election. Hosted by the Grainger County Republican Party, the event gave voters an opportunity to meet candidates…
Entertainment
Hometown Grainger seeks vendors for annual Christmas Market
RUTLEDGE – Hometown Grainger is now inviting vendors to participate in its sixth annual Christmas Market, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rutledge Elementary School, 7480 Rutledge Pike. Vendor applications will be available beginning August 1 at www.hometowngrainger.com. The annual market offers shoppers an opportunity to find unique holiday…
Sports
Youth football camp draws strong turnout
RUTLEDGE — Grainger Football recently welcomed a strong turnout of young athletes for its annual youth football camp, held over two evenings at Grainger High…
Education
Grainger County Schools Calendar
RUTLEDGE – View the Grainger County Schools calendar to stay up to date on important dates, including holidays, breaks, teacher in-service days, and the first…