July 16, 2026
Grainger County
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Jul 16, 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
Red, ripe and ready: Your guide to the 2026 Grainger County Tomato Festival
The 2026 Grainger County Tomato Festival will kick off Thursday, July 16, with a Street Dance and Cruise-In at SunFresh Produce from 6 to 9 p.m. Festival activities continue Friday, July 17, from noon to 6 p.m. followed by the Grainger County Opry from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The celebration concludes Saturday, July 18, with…
Entertainment
The William Cocke House
Andrea Lovin RUTLEDGE – Travelers driving along Old U.S. Highway 11W near Rutledge have likely noticed the stately two-story brick home overlooking Richland Valley. Known today as the William Cocke House, the historic residence has stood for nearly 175 years and remains one of Grainger County’s most recognizable landmarks. Listed on the National Register of…
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…