June 18, 2026
Lifestyles
Don Lovelace named General Manager of Grainger County Journal
RUTLEDGE – Lakeway Publishers, Inc. has announced the appointment of Don Lovelace as General Manager of the Grainger County Journal. Lovelace brings years of experience…
Health
Nurse-Family Partnership program expands support for local mothers
BEAN STATION – The Nurse-Family Partnership Program, offered through East Tennessee State University, is continuing to serve families in the Lakeway area from its Bean…
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News
From Grainger County to Savannah: Local Tomatoes featured in Paula Deen's Home Kitchen
Austin Dalton Grainger County Journal There are moments in life that seem almost too surreal to believe. Standing in Paula Deen’s kitchen in Savannah, Georgia, cooking with Grainger County tomatoes while cameras rolled was one of those moments. As I looked around the room, watching one of the most recognizable names in Southern cooking laugh,…
Entertainment
Voices of Grainger: Memories of the Tomato Festival live on
RUTLEDGE – As Grainger County prepares to celebrate its 230th anniversary and welcomes another year of the beloved Grainger County Tomato Festival on July 17-18, residents are looking back on decades of memories tied to one of the county’s most cherished traditions. The Grainger County Journal recently asked community members to share their favorite Tomato…
Sports
Grainger 10U finishes district 6 tournament as runner-up
Submitted by Shane PierceRUTLEDGE – Grainger County’s 10U All-Star baseball team finished as the District 6 Runner-Up after a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to Maryville Red…
Education
Youth Summit 2026 concludes with lasting memories, achievements
KNOXVILLE – Students participating in Youth Summit 2026 recently wrapped up two days of leadership, learning and fun at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The…