The Town of Bean Station held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new sewer Monday, September 29. On hand were Bean Station Mayor Ben Waller, Grainger County Mayor Mike Byrd, Senator Steve Sutherland, Senator Jessie Seal, State Representative Rick Eldridge,…
THORN HILL– Residents of Thorn Hill gathered for a second meeting at the Thorn Hill Community Center Thursday, October 2 to discuss the possibility of bringing treated water to the area. Grainger County Commissioner Jennifer Holt spoke to attendees…
RUTLEDGE — In a ground-breaking decision Monday night, the Grainger County Commission unanimously approved a resolution to pursue federal funding for the long-awaited Thorn Hill waterline project, marking a major step toward delivering safe, treated water to one of…
Cole Burchell, Grainger County Journal Correspondent BLAINE — Blaine Board of Mayor and Alderman voted unanimously Monday, October 20, to begin exploring options for expanding City Hall. Mayor Marvin Braden will consult with architects to address limited office space…
RUTLEDGE — For more than 10 years, Smith-Reagan Funeral Home director and embalmer Roy S. Lovin Jr. has served families in Grainger County, guiding them through one of life’s most difficult moments, saying goodbye. During a recent community discussion,…
RUTLEDGE — A local mother and nurse is leading a grassroots effort to breathe new life into a long forgotten gem nestled behind the ball fields at Rutledge City Park. Catie Lindelof, a Grainger County resident and cardiology nurse…
Photo courtesy of Catie Lindelof RUTLEDGE — A local mother and nurse is leading a grassroots effort to breathe new life into a long forgotten gem nestled behind the ball fields at Rutledge City Park. Catie Lindelof, a Grainger…
RUTLEDGE – A large crowd gathered to celebrate Independence Day with a parade, live music, a variety of foods and a fireworks display in Rutledge Thursday, July 3. The celebration took place at the Nance House in Rutledge. Live music…
BARBARA WOMACK Grainger County Journal Correspondent MORRISTOWN – Grainger County 4-H club members Marley Hipsher and Lily Davis brought home multiple awards from the Hamblen County Great Smoky Mountains Fair cattle show Thursday, June 10. Hipsher, who graduated from Grainger…
BEAN STATION – Bean Station Mayor Ben Waller announced that the Town has requested additional funding to proceed with the start of the Phase 1 Sewer Collection System during the Monday, March 24 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. On…
