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Lifestyles

August 20, 2026

Narrow Ridge invites community to help put Grainger County’s bumble bees on the map

WASHBURN – A little time spent watching the flowers Saturday could help scientists better understand and protect one of nature’s most important pollinators. Narrow Ridge…

A Place to Heal: Grief support series continues at Smith-Reagan Funeral Home

Lakeside Chapter to Ride for Kingswood Home for Children

Fall Is Brewing at Sunrise on Cherokee

Rutledge High Class of 1986 plans 40th Reunion

A grateful farewell: Thank you, Andrea, for telling Grainger County's stories

Health

August 17, 2026

HEALTH ALERT: Free Mobile Clinic coming to Washburn

WASHBURN – Uninsured residents will have an opportunity to receive free primary health care when St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic brings its mobile medical clinic to…

More Room for care at Grainger County Health Department

Grainger County Health Department to celebrate renovations with ribbon cutting

Walk Across Tennessee returns this fall with Grainger County Stride Tribe

Down Home Pharmacy offers custom pet medication solutions

Free dance fitness class set for July 30 at Friendship Park on the Nance House Grounds

News

August 20, 2026

The race for Tennessee: GCJ seeks exclusive interviews with Governor nominees

RUTLEDGE – With Tennessee’s race for governor moving toward the November general election, both major-party nominees have confirmed exclusive interviews with the Grainger County Journal. Republican nominee Marsha Blackburn and Democratic nominee Jerri Green have each accepted invitations to speak with the Journal, giving Grainger County and Lakeway Area readers an opportunity to hear directly…

Free Hunting Day, Squirrel Season open August 22

Surveillance debate, public safety spending and farewells shape Grainger County Commission meeting

Rutledge weighs the cost of what comes next

Weekly Arrest Report

Weekly Property Transfers

Entertainment

August 20, 2026

Food Truck Friday returns to Grainger County Park September 4

RUTLEDGE – Grainger County residents can kick off September with local eats, lake views and an evening at the park as Food Truck Friday returns Friday, September 4. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Grainger County Park along Cherokee Lake. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, gather…