August 5, 2026
Grainger County
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Aug 5, 2026
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Lifestyles
From heartbreak to hope: How one Great Dane is inspiring children, veterans and families one bedtime story at a time
BLAINE – What began as a family’s journey through heartbreak has blossomed into a heartwarming mission of comfort, kindness and inspiration, all led by an…
Health
Down Home Pharmacy offers custom pet medication solutions
BEAN STATION – Giving medication to a pet can be a challenge, but Down Home Pharmacy is reminding area pet owners that there may be…
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News
Bean Station Utility District accepting sealed bids for surplus truck
BEAN STATION – The Bean Station Utility District is accepting sealed bids for a single-cab, long-bed 2013 Ford F-150 pickup truck. Bids must be submitted by August 21 and will be opened at 2 p.m. that day at the utility district office, 581 Broadway Drive in Bean Station. Those interested in viewing the truck may…
Entertainment
The Peavine Railroad
Andrea Lovin RUTLEDGE – For more than three decades, the sound of a train whistle echoed through Grainger County, announcing the arrival of a new era of transportation and opportunity. Known locally as the Peavine Railroad, the line connected rural communities to larger markets, carried visitors to the famous Tate Springs Resort, and became a…
Sports
Marching Grizzlies band camp
Andrea Lovin RUTLEDGE – The 2026-27 Grainger High School Marching Grizzlies are preparing for another season, and this year’s halftime production, “Radioactive,” promises an energetic…
Education
TVA opens applications for K-12 STEM education awards
RUTLEDGE – Teachers and school administrators across the Tennessee Valley Authority’s seven-state service area now have an opportunity to secure funding for innovative classroom projects…