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Grainger County has a rich history dating back to its creation in 1796 from Hawkins and Knox counties. Nestled in the heart of East Tennessee, it is the only county in the state named after a woman: Mary Grainger, who married Governor William Blount and became first lady of the Territory South of the River Ohio (later Tennessee). The county also has the distinction of having established the first paper mill in the south. The most notable resident is Andrew Johnson, who, as a young man, operated a small tailor shop in Rutledge and served as the 17th President of the United States. A replica of his shop stands in front of the Grainger County Courthouse. To find out more about Grainger County, visit the following sites: Grainger County Schools Visit City of Bean Station Grainger County Tomato Festival
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