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The Tennessean

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Tennessee · 8h

The Tennessean

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TSSAA football brackets for 2026 playoffs. See the second-round pairings here

The TSSAA football playoffs enter the second round after a full slate of Tennessee high school first-round games. Here are the second-round games, which are set for Friday, Nov. 13. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. local time. Fans can purchase tickets through the GoFan app. Class 1A Whitwell (5-6) at Cosby (10-1) Jo Byrns (7-4) at Coalfield (10-1) Jellico (10-1) at South Pittsburg (9-1) Greenback (10-1) at Clay County (5-6) South Fulton (10-1) at Cornersville (11-0) Dresden (6-5) at McKenzie (9-2) Wayne County (5-6) at Humboldt (10-1) Greenfield (7-4) at Eagleville (7-4) Class 2A Bledsoe County (9-2) at Happy Valley (10-1) Cannon County (9-2) at Tellico Plains (8-3) Oneida (5-6) at Marion County (11-0) Eagleton (7-3) at Gordonsville (10-1) Milan (9-2) at Adamsville (10-1) Fairley (8-3) at East Nashville (8-3) Decatur-Riverside (8-3) at Huntingdon (11-0) Summertown (8-3) at MASE (8-3) Class 3A Sequatchie County (6-5) at Unicoi County (10-1) Giles County (7-3) Meigs County (11-0) Kingston (8-3) at Chattanooga Tyner (10-1) Sweetwater (10-1) at Forrest (10-0) Dyersburg (7-4) at Whites Creek (9-1) Covington (8-3) at Fairview (11-0) Cheatham County (8-3) at Westview (11-0) Bolivar (5-6) at Stewart County (9-2) Class 4A Upperman (7-4) at Greeneville (11-0 Macon County (10-1)

Tennessee · 3d

USA TODAY

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Ex-Tennessee Vols assistant Joe Osovet breaks silence on allegations behind firing

Former Heritage High School (Maryville, TN) head football coach and Tennessee Volunteers tight end coach Joe Osovet is breaking his silence after being fired from his position at the Blount County school on Oct. 20. A report received by the Heritage High School administration stated that Osovet had attempted to influence the team's athletic trainers to circumvent the concussion protocol during a game against Carter on Sept. 25. A week later, Osovet was placed on administrative leave. According to a release from Blount County schools director Justin Ridge on Nov. 6, an investigation had determined that Osovet had "engaged in unprofessional conduct and insubordination, including actions inconsistent with the district's expectations for protecting student-health and safety". Osovet, who had remained fairly quiet throughout the process, finally took to social media to state his side of things on Nov. 6 "I firmly dispute these accusations and the characterization of my actions throughout this investigation," Osovet posted to his Facebook . "In my 36 years of coaching, I have never interfered with a physician's diagnosis or acted against established concussion protocols ― the safety and well-being of my players have always come first. "My time to speak will come, and when it

Blount County, TN · 22h

WATE

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Classroom AI use concerns Tennessee educators following Google announcement

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – For years, Google has been the world’s search engine. Now, it’s telling schools across the country to accept that Google Search is integrated with its artificial intelligence platform, Gemini, or stop using Google in the classroom. Josh Rosenberg, a Tennessee professor, says there’s a reason for that.

Tennessee · 14h

The Tennessean

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Tennessean Student of the Week honors kindness in action. Vote now

The holidays are approaching, and it's a time often associated with giving and helping others, so with this week’s Student of the Week poll, we though it best to recognize Middle Tennessee students who make kindness part of their everyday lives. Administrators and faculty nominated five high schoolers for showing kindness and helping others inside and outside of their schools. Now it’s up to readers to choose this week’s Student of the Week. Read about each nominee below, then cast your vote using the poll at the bottom of the list. Voting closes at noon Nov. 12. Rebecca Morrison, Clarksville High School Rebecca Morrison was nominated by her band director. "Rebecca exemplifies the very best qualities of the Clarksville Band through her character, dedication, and outstanding leadership," he said. "She is a positive influence on our program, consistently serving as a mentor, guide, and source of encouragement for her fellow students." Anya Benberry, Whites Creek High School Whites Creek High School's Anya Benberry was nominated by her principal. Benberry has earned a 4.0 GPA while balancing four Dual Enrollment courses, where she continues to maintain an A average. "Anya is always eager to lend a helping hand and assist teachers

Tennessee · 1d

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UT College of Nursing Expands Programs to Help Meet Tennessee Healthcare Workforce Demand

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — As hospitals and healthcare systems across Tennessee work to address workforce shortages, the University of Tennessee’s College of Nursing is growing enrollment, expanding partnerships and increasing opportunities for future nurses. The college reports enrollment has increased by 45% during the past five years, reflecting...

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Cleveland City Schools announces Fall 2026 Employees of the Year

Cleveland City Schools has announced its Fall 2026 Employees of the Year, recognizing outstanding teachers, administrators, and support staff across the district. Sara Whitener was named Principal of the Year, while Cliff Eason received Supervisor of the Year. Chelsie Powers of Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary was named Elementary Teacher of...

Cleveland, TN · 1d

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Etowah Girls Win First National Raider Title; Boys Also Take First

Etowah High School’s girls have won their first national All-Service Raider championship, joining the boys in bringing home a title for the school’s Air Force JROTC program. The boys won for the fourth time in five years. Cherokee High School’s girls finished third overall, their strongest result yet,...

Etowah, TN · 23h

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Two-time MTSU alum named state educator of the year, proceeds to national competition

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two-time Middle Tennessee State University education alumna and STEM elementary teacher Jenna Burke was recently named Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education and will soon move on to the national stage of the competition. “Each time there has been an...

Murfreesboro, TN · 1d

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Columbia Central Climbs, Giles County Stays Put in TSWA Statewide Polls

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced Monday its high school football rankings following the opening week of the state playoffs. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote in Division I (five through one in DII).

Giles County, TN · 1d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Former Vol quarterback leads Concord Christian to first playoff win

Concord Christian School defeated Fayette Academy (Somerville, Tennessee), 49-21, Friday in the opening round of the TSSAA Division II-A playoffs at Bill Clabo Field in Farragut, Tennessee. The victory was the first postseason win in Concord Christian (8-3) program history. Former Tennessee quarterback Steve Matthews serves as the Lions' head coach. Concord Christian led Fayette Academy (6-5), 35-0, after the first quarter. The Lions scored on their first offensive play when freshman quarterback Dylan Brown completed an 80-yard touchdown pass to Dasani Moulden. "We knew they had a long trip from and we wanted to come out and score early," Matthews told Vols Wire. "We like to start fast, especially against a Wing-T team, try to get them in a hole to where it gets them in a hole, where it takes them out of what they like to do. "We wanted to get ahead of them because teams that run the Wing-T have a hard time catching up when they get behind." Brown completed 10-of-12 passing attempts for 289 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Sophomore running back Maurice Smith totaled 114 rushing yards and two touchdowns on five attempts for the Lions. Concord Christian will play on Nov.

Farragut, TN · 3d

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Playoff roundup: Halls survives thriller as Knoxville-area teams advance

The road to a Tennessee high school football state championship began Friday, Nov. 6, with dramatic finishes, convincing victories and disappointing endings for several Knoxville-area teams. Halls produced one of the night’s most exciting victories, Gibbs won a high-scoring contest, and Powell, Central, Alcoa and Maryville advanced with decisive wins. Meanwhile, Oak Ridge and Hardin Valley saw their seasons end in games decided by four points or fewer.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

WATE

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US District Court opens the door for religious group seeking to establish religious charter school in Knoxville

A United States District Court ruled that Tennessee cannot require charter schools to operate as "nonreligious" in order to participate in a public benefit program. This comes after a lawsuit from the proposed Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Walters Academic Building basement floods, interrupts classes

Flooding in the basement of the Walters Academic Building caused by a fire supply line rupturing Monday morning pushed students out of class as facilities workers and University of Tennessee Police Department officers assessed the scene. “The university’s Facilities Services team responded quickly and briefly closed the building to assess...

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Emerald Academy receives award for 3rd grade reading scores

On Monday, November 2, Emerald Academy was awarded $20,000 for its 3rd-grade reading achievement (59.6% ELA proficient). Dr. Tanna Nicely, Carson-Newman University Director of Leadership and former principal of South Knoxville Elementary, kicked off the event. In the room were the 4th graders who took the reading proficiency test last year, along with their teachers, school staff and various community members.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

Gridiron Heroics

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Football Coach Fired After Interfering With Concussion Protocols (Breaking News)

Winning football games is important. Protecting the young athletes playing them is supposed to matter more. An investigation involving a Tennessee high school football coach has raised troubling questions about what happens when those priorities collide. Former Heritage High School head coach Joe Osovet has been removed from his coaching position after school officials determined […] The post Football Coach Fired After Interfering With Concussion Protocols (Breaking News) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Blount County, TN · 2d

Apple Valley News Now

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Why homeschooling numbers are rising in some areas

Emily Greer's four children know the rules of Greer Academy by heart. Students are expected to love God and others, not complain or argue, be kind and, maybe most importantly, love and respect Mama.

Knox County, TN · 2d

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

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Disruptive threats pile up at Knox County schools, but fall from national highs

Threats made at schools are hugely disruptive. Everyone has to evacuate , police officers sweep and secure school grounds, and the community is left feeling uneasy after a student makes an oftentimes impulsive decision. After Hardin Valley Middle School administrators got tired of responding to threats – especially vague ones scribbled on restroom walls, which they have to take seriously nonetheless – they called on parents and volunteers to step in as monitors. Now all restrooms are closed during class time. Students can only go in one at a time, signing in and out when they do, with an adult volunteer checking the restroom between visits. "It's almost like a daily thing now. We need to get the word out to not only our kids, but have them have conversations with their friends about how this can backfire on them, how this can make them juvenile delinquents," said Lee Ann Eaves, the Hardin Valley school board representative. Police have responded to 98 calls for threats at Knox County Schools in 2026. Threats are defined as "any kind of verbal or written messaging with intent to cause mass destruction or (mass) casualty." Get the Daily Briefing newsletter: Keep up with the

Knox County, TN · 4d

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SCORES AND HIGHLIGHTS: Round one of high school football playoffs

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A handful of teams will continue their run to Chattanooga, while many others have seen their seasons come to an end in round one of the 2026 TSSAA high school football postseason. Full scores and highlights for area teams around the Knoxville area are listed below:

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Lee Warren resigns as Karns head football coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Karns High School is seeking a new head football coach. After four seasons and a playoff appearance in 2024, Lee Warren has resigned as head coach of the Beavers. WVLT media partner 5Star Preps was the first to report the news. Warren’s resignation comes weeks after...

Knoxville, TN · 3d