July 21, 2026
Grainger County
9:23 AM
Jul 21, 2026
79
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overcast clouds
Hourly Forecast
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11:00 AM
80
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81
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0.78 mm
78%
21 Km/h
85%
1013 hPa
0 mm/h
Lifestyles
UT Extension hosts pepper jelly canning class
RUTLEDGE – UT Extension-Grainger County recently welcomed nine participants to a hands-on pepper jelly canning class as part of its Family and Consumer Sciences summer…
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…
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News
Angelic Nails and Spa celebrates seventh consecutive perfect inspection
RUTLEDGE – Angelic Nails and Spa has once again earned a perfect score during its annual inspection by the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, marking the seventh consecutive year the Rutledge business has received a score of 100. The inspection, completed July 15, found no violations at the salon, located at 7768…
Entertainment
National Hot Dog Day
Andrea Lovin RUTLEDGE — On July 15, 2026, Smith-Reagan Funeral Home celebrated National Hot Dog Day by serving free hot dogs, chips, and bottled water to members of the community. The event was held as a way to thank the community and give back to those the funeral home serves. A steady crowd stopped by…
Sports
Washburn cheerleaders build teamwork through stunt challenge
WASHBURN – The Washburn High School cheerleading squad recently traded traditional practice for a fun team-building challenge as athletes put their skills and creativity to…
Education
Grill Master Camp teaches cooking and safety skills to local 4-H youth
RUTLEDGE – Young participants sharpened their outdoor cooking skills during the recent Grill Master Camp hosted by UT Extension-Grainger County. Throughout the camp, 4-H members…