Citizen Tribune

06/04/2026

We want to know what you think! UFOs have been in the news a lot lately. Do you believe visitors from alien worlds exist? Do you think they've visited? Do you think they walk among us? Tell us your opinion and why and you might be included in a story for the weekend edition of the Citizen Tribune!
PS if you have any pictures of alien craft, we'd be down for that as well.

06/04/2026

In the newspaper world, every day brings a new story, a new deadline, and a new challenge. Some days the waters are calm, and some days they're rough—but we keep moving forward.
We keep telling the stories that matter, celebrating our community's successes, documenting its history, and shining a light on the people and events that make our hometown special.
Through every edition, every interview, and every late night, our mission remains the same as everyone’s favorite little blue Disney fish, Dory: just keep swimming.

Thank you for reading, supporting local journalism, and taking this journey with us. 📰❤️

06/03/2026

https://www.citizentribune.com/uncategorized/2026/06/03/party-like-its-1989/

1989

05/29/2026

https://www.citizentribune.com/uncategorized/2026/05/29/documents-reveal-murder-attempt-against-grainger-school-board-member-accused-in-statutory-r**e-of-teenager/

From Staff Reports A grand jury has returned three additional indictments against Steve Blanken, a suspended Grainger County School Board member.Grainger County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Blanken on Wednesday.Austin Dalton, reporter for the Citizen Tribune’s sister paper, The Grainger County Jo...

05/29/2026

With shelves full of yarn and a focus on community, The Jumping Sheep officially opened its doors with a recent ribbon cutting celebration.

05/28/2026

One life has been claimed as floodwaters swept across parts of Cocke County Thursday morning, prompting road closures and multiple rescues as emergency crews responded to dangerous conditions in the Bybee and Parrottsville areas.

One life has been claimed as floodwaters swept across parts of Cocke County Thursday morning, prompting road closures and multiple rescues as emergency crews responded to dangerous conditions in the

05/28/2026

The Between the Lake Blues Festival will take place Saturday, May 30, from noon to 6 p.m. at Rose Center, 442 W. Second North St., Morristown. Admission is $15, and children 12 and younger will be admitted free.

The Between the Lake Blues Festival will take place Saturday, May 30, from noon to 6 p.m. at Rose Center, 442 W. Second North St., Morristown. Admission is $15, and

05/28/2026

Fairview-Marguerite Elementary School, of Hamblen County, was one of 600 schools/districts in the United States and Canada to be recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. Fairview-Marguerite’s suc…

Fairview-Marguerite Elementary School, of Hamblen County, was one of 600 schools/districts in the United States and Canada to be recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising

05/27/2026

For more than half a century, Memorial Day at Bewley’s Chapel Church in Russellville has been more than a date on the calendar. It has become a tradition that ties generations together through faith, family, and respect for those who served their co…

For more than half a century, Memorial Day at Bewley’s Chapel Church in Russellville has been more than a date on the calendar. It has become a tradition that ties

05/27/2026

MORRISTOWN, TN – The Jerry Nichols Kids Basketball Camp is back this summer at Walters State Community College, taking place June 22-24 from 9 am - 1 pm ET.