June 29, 2026
Lifestyles
Bats in Tennessee
Andrea Lovin BLAINE — On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Grainger County Historical Society held a meeting featuring a presentation on the importance of bats…
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…
Obituaries
Special Sections
News
Authorities identify victim in tragic Round Barn Road water rescue
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Sheriff’s Department has released additional details regarding the fatal water rescue that occurred Sunday, June 28, on Round Barn Road in the Powder Springs community. According to the Sheriff’s Department, emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 11:20 a.m. to 590 Round Barn Road after reports of an individual being pulled…
Entertainment
Nanye’hi “Nancy” Ward
Andrea Lovin WASHBURN – In 1738, Nanye’hi was born in Chota, Cherokee Nation East. Today, Chota is located in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee. At this time, Chota was known as the capital of the Cherokee nation. The name Nanye’hi meant “one who goes about” in Cherokee. At seventeen years old, Nanye’hi was married with two…
Sports
Grainger High Future Spinners Colorguard Camp
Andrea Lovin RUTLEDGE – Do you have a little one that might be interested in joining the Grainger High School colorguard? If so, the guard…
Education
Washburn Schools welcome new teachers for 2026-27
WASHBURN – Washburn School and Washburn High School are preparing for the upcoming school year with the addition of several new educators. Washburn School recently…