May 20, 2026
Lifestyles
State officials urge safe charcoal disposal ahead of Memorial Day weekend
NASHVILLE – As grills fire up across Tennessee for Memorial Day weekend gatherings, state officials are reminding residents to properly dispose of charcoal ashes to…
Health
World No Tobacco Day encourages healthier future in Grainger County
RUTLEDGE- World No Tobacco Day approaches on May 31, local health officials are encouraging residents to take steps toward living tobacco and nicotine free. The…
Obituaries
News
Cherokee Lake Realty Scholarship recognizes Grainger High students for excellence in writing
RUTLEDGE – A group of Grainger High School students were recently recognized through the annual scholarship program sponsored by Cherokee Lake Realty, an opportunity designed to encourage research, critical thinking and appreciation for the region’s history and natural resources. This year’s essay topic challenged students to compare three Tennessee Valley Authority lakes by examining demographics,…
Entertainment
Movies on the Historic Grounds to bring free family fun to Rutledge this June
RUTLEDGE – Families across Grainger County are invited to enjoy free outdoor movie nights this summer as Grainger County Cancer Connect presents “Movies on the Historic Grounds” each Saturday evening in June at the Nance House Arts and Heritage Center and Friendship Park in downtown Rutledge. The free community event will take place June 6,…
Sports
GHS Band to host dine to donate night at Texas Roadhouse
RUTLEDGE – Grainger High School Band will host a Dine to Donate fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, May 25 from 3 to 10 p.m.…
Education
Washburn High School Juniors explore Tennessee history at Brushy Mountain State Prison
WASHBURN – Washburn School juniors recently stepped beyond the classroom and into one of Tennessee’s most historic and well-known landmarks during an educational trip to…