July 15, 2026
Grainger County
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Jul 15, 2026
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Lifestyles
Longtime Grainger County Highway Department Bookkeeper Karen McNish retires after more than four decades of service
RUTLEDGE – After more than 40 years of dedicated service to Grainger County, Karen McNish has officially retired from the Grainger County Highway Department, closing…
Health
Tennessee confirms first measles cases of 2026
RUTLEDGE – The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first two measles cases of 2026 involving two individuals in middle Tennessee who are…
Obituaries
Special Sections
News
Juvenile charged in June homicide investigation
RUTLEDGE – A juvenile has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm in connection with a June 19 shooting in the Lays Bridge area, according to the Grainger County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities announced the arrest on July 14, stating the juvenile was taken into custody by the United States…
Entertainment
Hometown Grainger seeks vendors for annual Christmas Market
RUTLEDGE – Hometown Grainger is now inviting vendors to participate in its sixth annual Christmas Market, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rutledge Elementary School, 7480 Rutledge Pike. Vendor applications will be available beginning August 1 at www.hometowngrainger.com. The annual market offers shoppers an opportunity to find unique holiday…
Sports
Youth football camp draws strong turnout
RUTLEDGE — Grainger Football recently welcomed a strong turnout of young athletes for its annual youth football camp, held over two evenings at Grainger High…
Education
Grainger County Schools Calendar
RUTLEDGE – View the Grainger County Schools calendar to stay up to date on important dates, including holidays, breaks, teacher in-service days, and the first…