Historically, Grainger County has been a predominantly Baptist community. Those with Baptist ancestors will find a wealth of information available in neighboring Jefferson City, at the Carson-Newman College Library. The Baptist Archives of East Tennessee is located within Carson-Newman Library’s … Continue reading →
This document was created by staff of the TN State Library & Archives. It was copied here for the convenience of our site’s visitors. PLEASE NOTE that TSLA does not hold copies of all of the items listed in … Continue reading →
Free Admission, Free Parking, Food, Fun, Crafts & Demonstrations Antique Engines, Civil War Encampment, (beside the Art Show), National Guard Fresh Grainger County Tomatoes & Produce for Sale ALL WEEKEND!! Friday, July 22, 2011 Pre-Tomato Festival Street Dance Held at … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →These articles are specific to Grainger County, and many can be viewed on-line at the TGS Web site. Click here to search the articles for locations, surnames, or items of interest. 1799 petition to improve Holston River navigation, four other … Continue reading →
A large force is now at work on the Morristown and Cumberland Gap railroad. The track for sometime has been completed to the Holston river about five miles from Morristown. At this point a fine iron bridge is being erected … Continue reading →
The soon to be completed Morristown & Cumberland Gap railroad will provide a boom not only to the terminus at Morristown in Hamblen County, Tenn., but is small towns and hamlets along its route. The road will also provide a … Continue reading →
Today marks a new era in the history of Grainger county. Dirt was broken for the Morristown and Cumberland Gap railroad which starts at Morristown and intersects with the Knoxville and Cumberland Gap and Louisville railroad at Luttrell. Early this … Continue reading →
In 1836, by order of the Tennessee General Assembly, all Tennessee counties were divided into Civil Districts, which replaced Militia Companies for administration. The document below contains the detailed description of Grainger County’s Civil Districts. Note: The text below was … Continue reading →
The following table contains all post offices known to exist in present-day Grainger, Claiborne, and Union counties through 1971. Grainger County’s list contains 90, some appearing more than once under similar names. Claiborne County’s list contains 104, and Union County’s … Continue reading →
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