June 3, 2026
Lifestyles
Free Fishing Day set for June 6 across Tennessee
RUTLEDGE – Tennessee residents and visitors will have the opportunity to fish without a license during Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6.…
Health
Safe grocery tips for Summer heat
RUTLEDGE – As temperatures begin to rise across Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is reminding residents to safely transport and store groceries to help…
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News
Governor Lee Unveils New “Welcome to Tennessee” Signs for Interstate Gateways and Welcome Centers
NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee, alongside the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD), today unveiled the first installation of the state’s new “Welcome to Tennessee” signage program, beginning with a dedicated photo-op sign at the I-26 Unicoi County Welcome Center in Erwin. The unveiling marks the first visible…
Entertainment
Introducing Grainger REWIND: Preserving the stories that made us
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger County Journal is inviting readers to take a step back in time with the launch of Grainger REWIND, a new weekly feature dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories, memories and history that have helped shape communities across Grainger County. The new section will highlight local people, places, businesses, schools, churches,…
Sports
Lady Vols' WCWS run ends in National Semifinals
OKLAHOMA CITY – Tennessee’s remarkable 2026 softball season came to an end Monday as the seventh-seeded Lady Vols were eliminated from the Women’s College World…
Education
Grainger High students earn ServSafe certifications
RUTLEDGE – Several Grainger High School students are now certified in food safety after successfully completing the ServSafe Food Handler course through Grainger County Schools…