July 7, 2026
Lifestyles
Community gathers for Pray4TN Countywide Solemn Assembly
RUTLEDGE – Community members gathered at the Grainger County Courthouse on Thursday, July 2, for the Pray4TN Countywide Solemn Assembly, joining together in prayer during…
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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Rep. Rick Eldridge announces more than $525,000 in grants for local fire departments, rescue squads
RUTLEDGE – Volunteer fire departments and rescue squads serving Grainger and Hamblen counties will receive more than $525,000 in state grant funding following an announcement by State Rep. Rick Eldridge, R-Morristown. A total of $525,134 was awarded to 12 volunteer fire departments and rescue squads through the state’s Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training (VFEAT) and…
Entertainment
Cynthia Lea and Her Historic House
Andrea Lovin BLAINE – Cynthia Lea was born on Dec. 31, 1803, at the old Lea estate at Richland near Blaine’s Crossroads. Her father, the Rev. Major Lea, was a wealthy landowner in the Richland Valley and raised 11 children. Three of his sons became state politicians and prominent figures in Tennessee history, while others…
Sports
Austyn Cameron captures first place at Tennessee state championship
RUTLEDGE – Austyn Cameron recently brought home a first-place finish in his division at the APU Tennessee State Championship in Livingston, Tennessee. Cameron completed a…
Education
Johnsons Chapel Church to host free school supply giveaway July 25
RUTLEDGE – As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Johnsons Chapel Church is inviting the community to its School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, July…