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Lifestyles

November 9, 2026

Community Surprises Mayor Sykes with Retirement Celebration

Amy Stauffer, Grainger County Journal Correspondent RUTLEDGE – Friends, family and community members gathered Friday evening, November 6, for a surprise celebration honoring Mayor Speck…

November in Focus

Holiday Magic comes to Downtown Rutledge with Inaugural Holiday Market

Raptors take flight: Live Birds of Prey headline free Grainger County Wildlife event

Downtown Rutledge Spooktacular brings Halloween Festivities to Friendship Park.

Community comes together for Halloween trick-or-treating at Friendship Park

Health

November 9, 2026

Community blood drive to support Daniel Bull set for Nov. 23

RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County community is being encouraged to roll up its sleeves and give the gift of life during a special blood drive…

Washburn School to host MEDIC blood drive

More than a ribbon: October reminds us that early detection can save lives

Medicare open enrollment begins, residents encouraged to review coverage

Tennessee opens applications for health care loan repayment program

Child Health Month calls community to stand up for every child

News

November 9, 2026

Lights On, Lives Protected: Tennessee Law requires headlights in fog

RUTLEDGE – When fog rolls across Tennessee roadways turning on your headlights is more than a safety precaution. It’s the law and it could save a life. Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-9-406, motorists are required to use headlights during fog, smoke, rain and other conditions that significantly reduce visibility. The Tennessee Department of Safety…

Grainger County FCE Council to highlight senior home assistance services at November meeting

Grainger County Churches serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child

Weekly Arrest Report

Bean Station Rescue Squad seeks new members, welcomes junior applicants

Newport resident’s home moved out of flood zone with help from Clinch-Powell

Entertainment

November 9, 2026

Washburn School to sparkle with Christmas cheer at Annual Holiday Celebration

WASHBURN – Washburn School will celebrate the holiday season with its second annual Christmas Program and Festival of Trees on Friday, December 4, at 6 p.m. in the new high school gym. The festive evening will feature music, holiday cheer and a celebration of the Christmas season. Students, families and community members are invited to…