Steve Blanken, a Grainger County school board member, is under investigation for sexual contact with an underage girl.

Steve Blanken represents District 2 on Grainger County’s school board.

Grainger County board member arrested after an alleged inappropriate relationship; TBI assisting the investigation.

BLAINE, Tenn. (WATE) — Multiple crews fought a wildfire on Clinch Mountain in Grainger County on Saturday and Sunday. At 2:12 p.m. in Sunday, the Blaine Volunteer Fire Department said the fire was ...

GRAINGER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A substitute teacher and member of the Grainger County School Board was arrested after allegations of a possible inappropriate relationship with a child, said the ...

GRAINGER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Buying fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico could get more expensive. The Trump Administration is adding a 17% duty on some Mexican tomatoes. Previous Coverage: US ...

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A Grainger County School Board member, Steve Blanken, is under investigation for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a child.

BLAINE, Tenn. (WATE) — Multiple crews fought a wildfire on Clinch Mountain in Grainger County on Saturday and Sunday. By 4 p.m. on Sunday, the fire was 31 acres and was 60% contained, according to the ...