July 1, 2026
Lifestyles
Record crowd attends Coffee & Donuts for Veterans in Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – A record 32 veterans gathered Friday morning at The Exchange in downtown Rutledge for the monthly Coffee & Donuts for Veterans, making it…
Health
Free nutrition and cooking seminar set for July 7 in Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – Residents looking to learn more about healthy eating and heart-smart cooking will have the opportunity to attend a free nutrition presentation and cooking…
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Community invited to Pray4TN countywide solemn assembly July 2
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County residents are invited to join the 2026 Pray4TN Countywide Solemn Assembly on Thursday, July 2 at 2 p.m. on the back lawn of the Grainger County Courthouse, 8095 Rutledge Pike in Rutledge. The gathering is part of Pray4TN’s statewide initiative, which includes prayer assemblies in all 95 Tennessee counties throughout July.…
Entertainment
From Grainger County to Savannah: Local Tomatoes featured in Paula Deen's Home Kitchen
Austin Dalton Grainger County Journal There are moments in life that seem almost too surreal to believe. Standing in Paula Deen’s kitchen in Savannah, Georgia, cooking with Grainger County tomatoes while cameras rolled was one of those moments. As I looked around the room, watching one of the most recognizable names in Southern cooking laugh,…
Sports
Former Grainger Grizzly Brady Smith named California League Pitcher of the Week
ONTARIO, Calif. – A former Grainger Grizzly baseball standout garnered a special honor this week. Brady Smith has been named the California League Pitcher of…
Education
Washburn Schools welcome new teachers for 2026-27
WASHBURN – Washburn School and Washburn High School are preparing for the upcoming school year with the addition of several new educators. Washburn School recently…