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Lifestyles

August 27, 2026

Second Saturday Market seeks vendors, producers for September event

RUTLEDGE – From homegrown tomatoes and fresh-baked treats to handmade crafts and food trucks, downtown Rutledge is preparing to welcome a little bit of everything…

A new voice, rooted in listening

With Heartfelt Gratitude: The Family of Paul Douglas McBee

The Bean House Coffee Co. announces move to Main Street

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

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

Health

August 27, 2026

Grainger County Cancer Connect to offer ‘Biology of Hope’ workshop series

RUTLEDGE – Grainger County Cancer Connect is partnering with Brittney Burns, FNP-BC, to offer a four-part educational workshop series focused on the connection between physical…

Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine offers free support for those ready to quit

Down Home Pharmacy highlights personalized Hormone Replacement Therapy

Down Home Pharmacy offers MedRoll to simplify medication management

HEALTH ALERT: Free Mobile Clinic coming to Washburn

More Room for care at Grainger County Health Department

News

August 31, 2026

Coffey releases new book exploring Holston River, Grainger County’s earliest settlers

RUTLEDGE – Local history comes to life in a new book by historian Ken Coffey exploring the Holston River and the early settlers who helped shape Grainger County and the surrounding region. “Historical Holston River and Its First Settlers” traces the Holston River from Rogersville to Strawberry Plains and explores the first settlers who traveled…

Grainger County offices, schools to close for Labor Day

Weekly Property Transfers

Weekly Grainger County Arrest Report

Grainger County officials take oath, begin new term of service

Gov. Bill Lee, BNA propose naming Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton

Entertainment

August 28, 2026

September at Narrow Ridge: Where community meets the mountain

WASHBURN – Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center has a full calendar of events planned for September, offering opportunities to celebrate local history, participate in community science, gather with neighbors and welcome the beginning of fall. Hogskin History Day — Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Come and be a part of the festivities at Narrow…