April 21, 2026
Lifestyles
Coffee and donuts for Veterans set for April 25
RUTLEDGE – Veterans across Grainger County are invited to attend the upcoming Coffee and Donuts for Veterans event on Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m.…
Health
Local retina specialists provide critical eye care close to home
DANDRIDGE – When it comes to protecting one of life’s most vital senses, access to specialized care can make all the difference. For residents of…
Obituaries
News
Grainger County 911 Telecommunicators Recognized During National Appreciation Week
Grainger County 911 telecommunicators are pictured participating in themed dress-up days, including Hawaiian Day, during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Photos courtesy of Randy A. Holt. RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Emergency Communications District joined communities nationwide in recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 12 through April 18, honoring the men and women…
Entertainment
Grainger County Libraries tell a story of community, connection and lifelong impact
RUTLEDGE – During National Library Week, observed April 19 through April 25, and following National Librarian Day on April 16, the story of Grainger County’s public libraries is not just written on pages. It is lived out daily through the people, families and children who walk through their doors. Across Bean Station, Rutledge, Blaine and…
Sports
Rutledge Little League season in full swing with packed week of games
RUTLEDGE – The sounds of bats cracking and cheers echoing across the fields signal that Rutledge Little League is officially back in action as a…
Education
A lifetime of service: McNish and Tate reflect on 28 years guiding Grainger County’s schools and students
RUTLEDGE – For 28 years, Karen McNish and Norma Tate have helped guide the course of public education in Grainger County, serving not only as…
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