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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)

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Murfreesboro schools consider rezoning, pre-K moves as some campuses near capacity

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — Some Murfreesboro children could attend a different school under a district proposal aimed at freeing classroom space and making better use of existing campuses. Murfreesboro City Schools is considering two options that would move part of Mitchell-Neilson’s attendance area to Northfield Elementary for the 2027–28...

Murfreesboro, TN · 16h
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Vanderbilt University Hit by Cyberattack That Impacts Multiple Services

Vanderbilt University officials said Monday evening that its information technology staff was continuing to work with government agencies and other partners to manage the fallout of a major cyberattack that shut down the school’s digital networks. Although campus WiFi had been restored, according to an update from the school,...

Nashville, TN · 13h
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TSU’s need for more student housing behind planned sale of land near Tune airport

Tennessee State University is moving forward with plans to sell its property located near John. C. Tune Airport. An urgent need for student housing is driving the sale, university leaders say. TSU doesn’t have enough beds for next year’s incoming freshmen. The university’s finance committee highlighted that the retention rate...

Nashville, TN · 3d
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Coffee County Football Assigned to New Region as TSSAA Announces 2027–2029 Realignment

Coffee County Central High School football will see a significant change in region competition beginning in 2027, as the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has announced its initial football classifications and region alignments for the 2027–2029 cycle. The Red Raiders will remain in Class 6A but will compete in...

Coffee County, TN · 1d

The Tennessean

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See the Nashville area high school football top performers from TSSAA playoffs first round

Here's a look at the top Nashville area high school football performers from the first round of TSSAA playoffs. Gavin Strang, Brentwood: Strang was 13-of-16 passing for 116 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-8 win over Rossview. Luke Austin, Cheatham County: Austin had 21 carries for 141 yards and four touchdowns and made eight tackles on defense in a 46-42 win over White House Heritage. Walker Hobbs, Cheatham County: Hobbs rushed for 241 yards and three touchdowns on 35 carries. Gunner Orange, Cheatham County: Orange made six tackles, including one sack and two tackles for a loss. Orange also blocked a punt and recovered it and had one fumble recovery. Cayden Maloney, Eagleville: Maloney had 21 carries for 135 yards and a touchdown in a 45-22 win against Perry County. Cason Moore, Eagleville: Moore made six tackles, including one sack, and had one interception and a blocked kick. Lane Bruce, East Robertson: Bruce caught seven passes for 76 yards and had two carries for 16 yards in a 51-29 loss to Summertown. Issac Prince, Jr., East Robertson: Prince, Jr. had 17 carries for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Kason Young, East Robertson: Young was 10-of-20 passing for 155 yards

Nashville, TN · 3d

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 · 20h

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Smyrna eliminates Gallatin 27-17

SMYRNA – The Smyrna football team is headed to Kingsport after defeating Gallatin 27-17 in the first round of the TSSAA state playoffs Friday night. The Bulldogs (8-3) will play Dobyns-Bennett (8-3), a 21-20 winner over Oak Ridge, in the second round. “I thought our defense in the first...

Smyrna, TN · 3d

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Initial Districts, Regions for ’27-29 Announced

Many say the only constant is change, and that concept is certainly borne out with area high school athletics. A number of programs will see different league foes across different sports over the upcoming two seasons, as the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association recently announced initial district and region configurations for the 2027-28 and ‘28-29 school years.

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 · 15h

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Malde receives TAIS Hubert Smothers Award

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School faculty member Rachel Malde has received the Hubert Smothers Award from the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, recognizing outstanding service and dedication to independent education in Tennessee. Malde teaches upper and middle school art courses and serves as the school’s service coordinator. “This award recognizes...

Tennessee · 1d

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Fisk Names Metro Nashville Council Member Jennifer Gamble Director of Alumni Affairs

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – Fisk University announced today that longstanding Metro Nashville Councilwoman Jennifer Gamble has joined Fisk University as Director of Alumni Affairs. Gamble, a Chicago native, graduated from Fisk with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1991 and has long remained involved with the university. In addition to being an active member of the General Alumni Association of Fisk University (GAAFU), she returned to campus in 2003 to host a show on Fisk’s radio station, WFSK 88.1 FM, called “All things Fisk.” She also spent several years working in the university’s Office of Student Affairs and as a Prospect Research Manager in the university’s Office of Advancement. In 2024, she joined the business administration department as an adjunct professor.

Nashville, TN · 1d

Tennessee Tribune

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TSU Honors Students Earn Top National Recognition at 35th Annual NAAAHP Conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University Honors College students earned top national honors and placements at the 35th Annual National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP) conference, continuing a tradition of academic excellence on the national stage. Held Oct. 21–24 in Nashville, the conference was...

Nashville, TN · 1d

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New crowns on campus: MTSU announces 2026 homecoming king and queen

After a month of countless campaigning activities, MTSU crowned seniors Luis Esmurria III and Aviana Lott as the 2026 homecoming king and queen during halftime under the Floyd Stadium lights on Nov. 7. Lott is a political science major on the pre-law track with a minor in women and gender...

Murfreesboro, TN · 2d

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New Knox County ruling opens door to religious charter schools in Tennessee

An explicitly Christian charter school won the right to apply to operate in Knox County after a federal judge said Nov. 6 that a provision in Tennessee law requiring charter schools to be "nonsectarian" and "nonreligious" violates the First Amendment. The ruling opens the door for charter schools of any religious faith to apply for funding from the state. Charter schools are public schools that are operated by an independent nonprofit within a school district. They receive taxpayer-provided funding from the state and must comply with state academic standards and the state's open meetings and open records laws. They are different from school vouchers, which allow parents to apply a payment from the state for tuition to private schools, including religious ones. Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville sued the Knox County school board in November 2025 after the public school district told organizers their application would be rejected because they aim to provide "Christian educational services" by operating a "Christian charter school." The charter school for students in grades kindergarten through eighth intends to focus on "explicit Christian formation and virtue development," according to the group's website . Alongside a classical education, students would learn Bible stories and catechism, memorize Scripture

Knox County, TN · 15h

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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 · 19h

Sumner County Source

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ICYMI: Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores – Playoffs Round 1

The first round of the TSSAA high school football playoffs is complete, and area teams produced a mix of blowouts and tight finishes, from East Nashville’s 68-0 win over Mt. Pleasant to Cheatham County’s 46-42 victory over WH Heritage. Most games were played Friday, Nov. 6. Scores for teams in 10 Source counties are below. […] The post ICYMI: Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores – Playoffs Round 1 appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Tennessee · 21h

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Proposal for new middle school campus moving forward in Williamson County. Here’s the district’s plan

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WSMV) - Williamson County could soon change where your child goes to school in the next few years. The district leadership claims the county needs a new middle school in Brentwood to keep up with overcrowding. The district is asking the county commission to greenlight more than $45,000...

Williamson County, TN · 4d

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Educator of the Week: Ambria Phillips

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Ambria Phillips, a Pre-K teacher at Arlington Elementary School, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, an award sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Phillips is in her first year of teaching. “I am nervous, but I’m excited. I’m happy to get this,”...

Arlington, TN · 3d

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Wilson County Schools needs more bus drivers after 17 quit this year

LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Wilson County School Board said the district needs more bus drivers following several drivers quitting this year. During a school board meeting on Monday, board members said 17 drivers have quit this academic year. Currently, about five new drivers are being trained. Some board members...

Wilson County, TN · 5d