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Lifestyles

October 14, 2026

Glow and Behold! Grainger County Journal wants to see your jack-o’-lanterns

RUTLEDGE – Something is glowing around Grainger County this October, and the Grainger County Journal wants the community to get in on the fun. As…

Paws, pumpkins and plenty of howls: Barktober Fest returns

Head Start to host community resource fair October 22

Woolly worms and winter weather: An Appalachian tradition

Grainger Now and Next – October

One year, hundreds of stories and a County i’m proud to call home

Health

October 12, 2026

Tennessee opens applications for health care loan repayment program

RUTLEDGE – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced that applications are now open for the fall 2026 Tennessee State Loan Repayment Program, offering financial…

Child Health Month calls community to stand up for every child

Breaking the Silence: Mental Illness Awareness Week calls for understanding, action

Fall Allergies are here: What Grainger County residents should know

Grainger Stride Tribe kicks off Walk Across Tennessee

Down Home Pharmacy offers help with new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program

News

October 14, 2026

Neal completes advanced human tracking, forensic signs training

RUTLEDGE – Tennessee District 1 Constable and Grainger Rescue Squad Chief Scott P. Neal has completed specialized training in human tracking and forensic signs, adding another skill set designed to strengthen preparedness during search, rescue and public safety operations. Neal completed the Human Tracking and Forensic Signs course held at the Music Road Convention Center.…

Early voting opens in Grainger County

Tennessee burn permit season begins October 15: Know the law before you light a fire

Burning tires, plastics and household waste prohibited under Tennessee law

UPDATE: Christa Pike discharged from hospital following failed execution

UT Extension seeks Grainger County residents' input on future programs

Entertainment

October 14, 2026

Winnie-the-Pooh celebrates 100 years in the Hundred Acre Wood

RUTLEDGE – One of the most beloved bears in literary history is reaching a milestone worthy of an extra pot of honey. Winnie-the-Pooh celebrates his 100th anniversary marking a century since A.A. Milne’s “Winnie-the-Pooh” was first published on October 14, 1926. The original collection of stories was illustrated by E.H. Shepard and introduced generations of…