About Grainger County

Created in 1796 from Hawkins and Knox counties; named in honor of Mary Grainger (? – 1802), daughter of Kaleb Grainger of North Carolina, who married William Blount and became first lady of the Territory South of the River Ohio (later Tennessee).

Much of Cherokee Lake is in Grainger County. In fact, the lake forms almost the entire eastern boundary of the county.

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine State Scenic Trail is located here.

County Seat: Rutledge

Cities Within Grainger County:

Rutledge

Bean Station

Blaine

State Senator - District 4:  Mike Williams

State Representative - District 35:  Dennis Roach

 Local Newspaper Media: Grainger County News