Lakeway Magazine




WASHBURN – Robert Boston Nicley, a lifelong farmer, public servant and faithful church leader whose roots in Grainger County stretched back to before Tennessee achieved statehood, passed away peacefully February 10, 2026, at the home of his daughter Karen Roper…

For more than 37 years, the nonprofit organization has worked to help families secure safe, stable and affordable housing. Now leaders say community feedback is essential to ensure future programs and resources reflect the realities residents are facing today. The…

RUTLEDGE – The Grainger Grizzlies Youth Football and Cheer will host in-person sign-ups for its upcoming football and cheer season on Saturday, March 28 at Rutledge City Park. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. during Little League Fun Day, giving…

RUTLEDGE – A new chapter for business and community collaboration in Grainger County will officially begin Friday, March 6 as The Exchange opens its doors in downtown Rutledge. The Exchange, described as the county’s first multi-use facility focused on serving…

WASHBURN – The Washburn High School basketball teams are heading into a packed and pivotal stretch of the season as an updated game schedule sets the stage for multiple road matchups, home action and a special Senior Night celebration. The…

Romans 8:18 (KJV) For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Conard Hubert Longmire stepped thru the Gates of Pearl onto the streets…

JoAnn Roach – age 84, went home to be with her Savior after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on January 4, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1941. Piano was her passion and her legacy. She could read…

Yvette Dalton, age 61, of Rutledge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny “Frank” Dalton; mother, Shirley Reagan; grandparents, Paris and Esther Winstead; sister, Hope Collins; aunt, Deanna Collins; and…