September 7, 2026
Grainger County
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Sep 7, 2026
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Lifestyles
Fall fun heats up in Blaine as festival welcomes crowd
BLAINE – The calendar may say fall, but Mother Nature apparently missed the memo Saturday as plenty of sunshine and hot temperatures greeted festivalgoers for…
Health
Grainger Stride Tribe kicks off Walk Across Tennessee
BEAN STATION – Grainger County residents are stepping toward healthier lifestyles through the Grainger Stride Tribe, an eight-week countywide walking program offered through UT Extension-Grainger…
News
Trump $1 coins go on sale with hefty markup
RUTLEDGE – New $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump have officially gone on sale through the U.S. Mint as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, but collectors will have to pay considerably more than face value. The Mint began selling the 2026 Semiquincentennial President Donald J. Trump $1 coins Wednesday, September 2. A roll…
Entertainment
A place to remember: Dollywood plans waterfall and reflection pool honoring Dolly Parton
RUTLEDGE – In the mountains Dolly Parton called home, the sound of falling water will soon offer guests a quiet place to remember, reflect and dream. Dollywood Parks & Resorts has announced plans for a new cascading mountainside waterfall and reflection pool at Dollywood, one of several additions designed to honor Parton and ensure her…
Sports
Spoone races to second-place finish for Washburn
WASHBURN – Washburn School fifth-grader Kamryn Spoone continued a strong start to her cross country season Saturday, racing to a second-place overall finish among elementary…
Education
Joppa Elementary recognizes August Students of the Month
RUTLEDGE – Joppa Elementary School recently recognized its Students of the Month for August. Those honored were Carlee Beth Doane, pre-K; Weston Acuff, kindergarten; Kaelynn…