Education
FAIRFIELD GLADE LADIES CLUB PUSHES LIFETIME ROANE STATE SUPPORT PAST $178,000 WITH NEW $23,000 DONATION
The Fairfield Glade Ladies Club (FGLC) has reinforced its nearly 50-year legacy of local philanthropy by donating more than $23,000 to the Roane State Foundation,
TENNESSEE REMINDS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF FAST-APPROACHING TN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
State education officials are urging high school seniors across Tennessee to submit their applications for the TN Promise scholarship before the upcoming November 2, 2026
FALL BREAK DATES FOR LOCAL EAST TENNESSEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Families across several East Tennessee counties are preparing for upcoming fall breaks, with schedules varying across neighboring school districts for October 2026. Roane County, Rhea
RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES EARLY DISMISSAL TOMORROW FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Students in Rhea County Schools will be dismissed early tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to allow for afternoon professional development for faculty and staff. District
ANGELINA MILLER OF CROSSVILLE NAMED TO UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SUMMER 2026 PRESIDENT’S LIST
Angelina Cheyenne Miller of Crossville, Tennessee, has earned a spot on The University of Alabama President’s List for the Summer 2026 semester. Miller achieved a
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SETS NOVEMBER RETREAT TO FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL PLANNING
The Cumberland County Board of Education used its Sept. 17, 2026, work session to schedule a dedicated retreat next month centered on middle school issues,
TENNESSEE TECH REACHES HIGHEST ENROLLMENT IN ELEVEN YEARS WITH 10,773 STUDENTS
Tennessee Tech University announced its highest total enrollment since 2015, welcoming 10,773 students for the fall 2026 semester. The milestone follows the university’s largest graduating
TENNESSEE TECH WAIVES APPLICATION FEES FOR UNDERGRADUATES THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
Tennessee Tech University is helping prospective students take the next step in their education by waiving its standard $25 application fee for all domestic undergraduate
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ADVANCES MIDDLE SCHOOL OPTIONS, PRIORITIZES SAFETY BARRIERS IN WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County Board of Education held a work session on Aug. 20, 2026, advancing plans for potential middle school reconfiguration, recommending bollards at more
TCAT HARRIMAN AND ROANE MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATE FIRST LPN APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATES
In a milestone partnership, TCAT Harriman and Roane Medical Center have successfully celebrated the graduation of the very first cohort from their LPN Apprenticeship program.
BRACHAE YOUNG CONTINUES FAMILY LEGACY, SIGNS AS FEATURED TWIRLER FOR UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
A proud local twirling legacy is making its way to the collegiate stage. Brachae Young, originally from Crossville and a former Cookeville High School star,
TENNESSEE TECH STUDENT SECURES SECOND $10,000 TACO BELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL
A Tennessee Tech University psychology student and campus Taco Bell employee is getting a major financial boost for her future education. Kyra Wright has been
FAIRFIELD GLADE LADIES CLUB PUSHES LIFETIME ROANE STATE SUPPORT PAST $178,000 WITH NEW $23,000 DONATION
The Fairfield Glade Ladies Club (FGLC) has reinforced its nearly 50-year legacy of local philanthropy by donating more than $23,000 to the Roane State Foundation, pushing the club's lifetime support f ...
TENNESSEE REMINDS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF FAST-APPROACHING TN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
State education officials are urging high school seniors across Tennessee to submit their applications for the TN Promise scholarship before the upcoming November 2, 2026 deadline. The TN Promise pro ...
FALL BREAK DATES FOR LOCAL EAST TENNESSEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Families across several East Tennessee counties are preparing for upcoming fall breaks, with schedules varying across neighboring school districts for October 2026. Roane County, Rhea County, a ...
RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES EARLY DISMISSAL TOMORROW FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Students in Rhea County Schools will be dismissed early tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to allow for afternoon professional development for faculty and staff. District officials remind famil ...
ANGELINA MILLER OF CROSSVILLE NAMED TO UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SUMMER 2026 PRESIDENT’S LIST
Angelina Cheyenne Miller of Crossville, Tennessee, has earned a spot on The University of Alabama President’s List for the Summer 2026 semester. Miller achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, sec ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SETS NOVEMBER RETREAT TO FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL PLANNING
The Cumberland County Board of Education used its Sept. 17, 2026, work session to schedule a dedicated retreat next month centered on middle school issues, following recent community input meetings an ...
TENNESSEE TECH REACHES HIGHEST ENROLLMENT IN ELEVEN YEARS WITH 10,773 STUDENTS
Tennessee Tech University announced its highest total enrollment since 2015, welcoming 10,773 students for the fall 2026 semester. The milestone follows the university's largest graduating class in h ...
TENNESSEE TECH WAIVES APPLICATION FEES FOR UNDERGRADUATES THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
Tennessee Tech University is helping prospective students take the next step in their education by waiving its standard $25 application fee for all domestic undergraduate applicants throughout the mon ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ADVANCES MIDDLE SCHOOL OPTIONS, PRIORITIZES SAFETY BARRIERS IN WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County Board of Education held a work session on Aug. 20, 2026, advancing plans for potential middle school reconfiguration, recommending bollards at more campuses for safety, and revie ...
TCAT HARRIMAN AND ROANE MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATE FIRST LPN APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATES
In a milestone partnership, TCAT Harriman and Roane Medical Center have successfully celebrated the graduation of the very first cohort from their LPN Apprenticeship program. Program Impact & F ...
BRACHAE YOUNG CONTINUES FAMILY LEGACY, SIGNS AS FEATURED TWIRLER FOR UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
A proud local twirling legacy is making its way to the collegiate stage. Brachae Young, originally from Crossville and a former Cookeville High School star, has officially signed with the University o ...
TENNESSEE TECH STUDENT SECURES SECOND $10,000 TACO BELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL
A Tennessee Tech University psychology student and campus Taco Bell employee is getting a major financial boost for her future education. Kyra Wright has been awarded the Taco Bell Foundation's $10,00 ...
