Event Brief
Man charged after shooting at Grainger school board member
Filed: May 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Benjamin Mills allegedly tried to break into Steve Blanken’s home and shot at him; Mills faces attempted first-degree murder.
WHO: Benjamin Mills; Steve Blanken (Grainger County school board member)
WHAT: Attempted first-degree murder charge after Mills allegedly shot at Blanken during a March home break-in attempt
WHEN: May 30, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
WHERE: Grainger County, Tennessee
WHY: Mills allegedly attempted to break into Blanken’s home and then shot at him; motive has not been reported.
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