April 16, 2026
Lifestyles
Clinch-Powell announces funding opportunity for nature-based projects in Grainger County
RUTLEDGE – A new funding opportunity aimed at strengthening local communities and natural resources is on the horizon for Grainger County and surrounding areas. Clinch-Powell…
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
So the Stories Would Never Be Lost: The Life’s Work of Grainger County Historian Ken Coffey
Ken Coffey reflects on a lifetime of preserving Grainger County history. Photo courtesy Rick Diamond. As Grainger County celebrates 230 years of heritage, historian Ken Coffey reflects on a lifetime spent preserving the stories that built it. Austin Dalton Grainger County Journal RUTLEDGE – For more than two centuries, the hills and valleys of Grainger…
Entertainment
Grainger County Honorees Recognized at Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards
Terri Ryan, Kaycee Pratt and Grainger County Mayor Mike Byrd are pictured at the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards ceremony in Franklin. Photo courtesy Terri Ryan. FRANKLIN – Grainger County was proudly represented on the state stage Sunday, March 8 as two local volunteers were recognized during the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards ceremony, celebrating individuals…
Sports
Rutledge Little League season in full swing with packed week of games
RUTLEDGE – The sounds of bats cracking and cheers echoing across the fields signal that Rutledge Little League is officially back in action as a…
Education
A lifetime of service: McNish and Tate reflect on 28 years guiding Grainger County’s schools and students
RUTLEDGE – For 28 years, Karen McNish and Norma Tate have helped guide the course of public education in Grainger County, serving not only as…
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