
BRAYDEN QUINN EARNS STUDENT OF THE MONTH AWARD
In September 2025, Mayor R.J. Crawford of Crossville, Tennessee, honored Brayden Quinn with the Student of the Month award, recognizing his outstanding cooperative spirit. The

CRACKER BARREL CANCELS RENOVATION PLANS
Cracker Barrel, a Tennessee-based restaurant chain with over 660 locations and 70,000 employees, has decided to halt its restaurant remodels and revert to its original

TN TECH NAMED IN FORBES LIST OF ‘AMERICA’S TOP COLLEGES’
TN Tech – Tennessee Tech University is among only four public universities in the state named to the 2026 “America’s Top Colleges” list by Forbes. The

ROANE STATE AND TN TECH SIGN AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
RSCC – Roane State and Tennessee Technological University have signed an articulation agreement, creating a clear path to transfer for students pursuing degrees with a concentration

TN TECH TO HONOR HALL OF FAMER ALUMNUS BARRY WILMORE
TN TECH – When Tennessee Tech University’s Golden Eagle football team takes to the turf this fall, its student-athletes will be sporting a special tribute to

CHARITABLE FUND DISTRIBUTES $20,000 TO SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS
At the Cumberland County School Board meeting on August 21, 2025, the Charitable Fund distributed $20,000 to support various school programs across multiple schools, including

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST 21ST
The Cumberland County School Board meeting on August 21, 2025, covered a range of procedural, informational, and action-oriented items. The meeting began with recognitions, including

MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW SPECIAL ED. SUPERVISOR
From Morgan County Schools: Morgan County Schools is excited to announce Mrs. Heather Guinn as the new Special Education Supervisor for Morgan County Schools. Mrs.

ALMOST 60 CUMBERLAND COUNTY TEACHERS’ PAY FROZEN IN PAY SCALE EFFORTS
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, 59 Cumberland County teachers with Ed.S. or doctorate degrees have had their pay frozen as part of

CUMBERLAND F.F.A. EARNS TOP NATIONAL RECOGNITION
From Cumberland County Schools: The Cumberland County FFA Chapter is proud to announce its designation as a National FFA 3-Star Chapter—the highest honor awarded through

WELCOME BACK WEEK AT R.S.C.C.
The time-honored tradition of Welcome Back Week at Roane State Community College is right around the corner. Events will be held Monday, August 25, through

TEACHERS AND STAFF HONORED AT CONVOCATION
As reported by the Crossville Chronicle, this year’s teacher convocation in Cumberland County, hosted by Director of Schools Rebecca Farley to celebrate the new school

TN TECH WELCOMES STUDENTS WITH “WEEK OF WELCOME”
Tennessee Tech University will welcome new and returning students back to Tennessee’s College Town with a series of celebrations, social gatherings, live music and community

C.C.H.S. ANNOUNCES NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN
From Cumberland County High School: NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ANNOUNCEMENT To help improve safety and traffic flow, we’re updating our student drop-off and pick-up procedures for

TENN. PROMISE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has opened the TN Promise Application for the high school class of 2026, offering tuition-free college at Tennessee’s community

NEW PRINCIPAL AT CLARK RANGE STARTS SCHOOL YEAR THIS WEEK
The Crossville Chronicle reports that this week, Jason Bradley, a former biology teacher and track coach at Clarkrange High School, starts his career as principal

LIST OF SCHOOL START DATES (SOME STARTING TODAY AND TOMORROW)
Several School districts in east Tennessee have already started classes back up this week. Here is a list of schools starting classes today, and tomorrow,

ELBERT FARLEY RECEIVES M.T.E.T.A. AWARD
During the Cumberland County School Board meeting on July 24th, Elbert Farley, the Technology Director, was recognized for receiving the prestigious MTETA (Middle Tennessee Technology

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NEW CELL PHONE POLICY
The Cumberland County School Board approved, 7-2, a new cell phone policy requiring students to store devices in school-approved systems during the school day to

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW
The Cumberland County School Board meeting, scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM, will cover a comprehensive agenda addressing various educational and administrative matters.

ROANE STATE FOUND. ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP APP. REOPENS THROUGH AUG. 1
The annual application for student scholarships through Roane State Foundation will briefly reopen from July 23 through August 1, 2025. Students must have all information submitted by

OAK RIDGE SCHOOLS TO OFFER MEALS AT NO COST TO STUDENTS OR FAMILY
All students in Oak Ridge Schools will be offered school breakfast and lunch meals at no cost to the student or family beginning with the

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS UPDATES CELL PHONE POLICY
From Roane County Schools: Updated Cellphone Policy for Roane County Schools In response to the new state law and to support a focused, respectful learning

TN TECH BREAKS ALL-TIME FUNDING RECORD
TnTECH – Tennessee Tech University set an all-time record for externally funded research for the fifth year in a row, according to university administrators. The