July 9, 2026
Lifestyles
Smith-Reagan Funeral Home to host National Hot Dog Day community event
RUTLEDGE – Smith-Reagan Funeral Home will celebrate National Hot Dog Day by welcoming the community for a free hot dog lunch on Wednesday, July 15.…
Health
Free dance fitness class planned at Rocky Meadows
RUTLEDGE – Residents of all ages are invited to get moving during a free All Up Dance Fitness class on Thursday, July 16 beginning at…
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Early voting begins July 17 for August 6 election
RUTLEDGE – Grainger County voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early beginning Friday, July 17, ahead of the Thursday, August 6 election. Early voting will be held at the Grainger County Election Commission Office located at 7701 Rutledge Pike in Rutledge. Voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday,…
Entertainment
A Taste of Grainger: Boone's Eats serves up great food, family fun and lakeside memories
Austin Dalton Grainger County Journal RUTLEDGE – There is something special about enjoying a delicious meal while overlooking the sparkling waters of Cherokee Lake, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Boone’s Eats at Gilmore Dock. For the very first stop in the A Taste of Grainger series, we headed to this hidden lakeside gem…
Sports
Clinchview Golf Club hosts successful Inaugural Teen Open
Contributing Reports BEAN STATION – Clinchview Golf Club recently hosted its Clinchview Teen Open, welcoming a full field of junior golfers ages 13–19 from across…
Education
Bean Station Public Library teaches children safe dog interactions during summer reading program
RUTLEDGE – The Bean Station Public Library continued its Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 15, with a special educational program focused on dog safety…