Grainger’s Green Jubilee set for April 18

RUTLEDGE – Grainger’s Green Jubilee, the annual spring celebration of gardening, local makers and community spirit, will return Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Rutledge Elementary School, 7480 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge. […]

Let’s Mahj: New social club blends tradition, friendship and fun in the heart of downtown Morristown

MORRISTOWN — On West Main Street, where storefronts tell stories of the past and community continues to shape the future, a new gathering place is coming together one tile at […]

hanking local law enforcement for their service

RUTLEDGE – On Friday, January 9, residents across Grainger County and surrounding communities are encouraged to pause and express gratitude to the dedicated men and women of law enforcement whose […]

Honoring the Life of Robert Boston Nicley

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 […]

Conard Hubert Longmire

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 […]

JoAnn Roach

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. […]

YVETTE DALTON

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 […]

Clinch-Powell seeks community input on local housing needs

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 […]

Grainger Grizzlies Youth Football and Cheer to host March 28 sign-ups

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 […]

Flu activity rising across Tennessee, health officials urge vaccination

GRAINGER COUNTY – Influenza activity is on the rise across Tennessee and state health officials are urging residents to act now to protect themselves and others as flu season intensifies. […]

Rain causes slick conditions, power outages in Grainger County

RUTLEDGE – An abundance of rain across Grainger County has created slick road conditions and reduced visibility due to fog in many areas, with motorists encouraged to slow down, use […]

Washburn basketball gears up for busy stretch with updated schedule, senior night ahead

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 […]

Lady Pirates earn victories in Maryville

MARYVILLE – The Washburn High School Lady Pirates played in basketball tournament at Maryville Christian School last week and faced two talented opponents. In a matchup played Monday, December 29, […]

Lady Grizzlies earn championship in Florida

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – The Grainger High School Lady Grizzly basketball team went to Florida to of course have fun in the sun but also to win games. Turns out, they […]

Grainger finishes strong in Kentucky tournament

PINEVILLE, KENTUCKY – After disappointing outings in the first two basketball games of the Redmond Auto Group Holiday Classic, the Grainger High School Grizzlies found the final game much more […]

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