
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

SCHOOL START DATES FOR EAST TENNESSEE
In East Tennessee, the back-to-school season is underway, with some school districts starting as early as July 18, 2025. To assist families in preparing, Tennessee

AGENDA FOR TOMORROWS CUMBERLAND B.O.E. WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County Board of Education will meet on July 15 for a Work Session, and the agenda includes key items for discussion and approval.

DAWN HALL SEMIFINALIST FOR PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
From Cumberland County Schools: We’re thrilled to announce that Mrs. Dawn Hall has been named a semifinalist for Principal of the Year for the state

TN. TECH. TIES FOR TOP SPOT AMONG STATE UNIVERSITIES
Tennessee Tech University has tied for the top spot among all public universities in the state, according to Money’s 2025 “Best Colleges in the U.S.” ratings. The

LEARNING CENTER ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHED IN HONOR OF FACULTY EMERITUS
Terry Jordan-Henley and Ken Dungan recently established a new endowment through Roane State Foundation to honor the life and legacy of Roane State Faculty Emeritus Jennifer Jordan-Henley,

SCOTT CALAHAN ANNOUNCED AS PRINCIPAL OF OAKDALE SCHOOL
From Morgan County Schools: Morgan County Schools is excited to announce Dr. Scott Calahan as the new Principal of Oakdale School. Dr. Calahan brings a

S.M.H.S WELCOMES NEW ADMIN TEAM
From Stone Memorial High School: We are excited to announce the SMHS Admin Team: Mr. Nathan Brown, Ms. April Moore, and welcoming Mrs. Jessica Thomas.

NEW CUMBERLAND SCHOOL DIRECTOR TO EARN $135,000 PER YEAR
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, Dr. Rebecca Farley, approved as Cumberland County Director of Schools on June 25, 2025, will earn an

DR. FARLEY SELECTED FOR DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
Dr. Rebecca Farley was unanimously selected as the new Director of Schools for Cumberland County at tonight’s School Board meeting. The decision followed an open

ROANE STATE NAMES NEW MIDDLE COLLEGE DIRECTOR
Roane State has a new director of Middle College based at the college’s flagship campus in Roane County. Jonathan Schoolcraft has been immersed in education for

TCAT HONORS NINE SURGICAL TECH STUDENTS
From TCAT: On June 13, TCAT Upper Cumberland proudly awarded nine Surgical Technology students their well-deserved pins—a symbol of their hard work, dedication, and successful

MARCY HARELSON AND CASSIE WARNER SELECTED AS LEAD ADMINISTRATORS
From Cumberland County Schools Interim Director Dr. Rebecca Farley: Good afternoon, I hope everyone is having a good summer! I wanted to reach out and let

PUBLIC INVITED TO MEET CUMBERLAND SCHOOL DIRECTOR CANDIDATES
From Cumberland County Schools: Cumberland County Community! Cumberland County Schools invites you to meet the candidates for the director of schools! You can meet the

CROSSVILLE WOMAN MAKES COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON’S PRESIDENT’S LIST
CHARLESTON, SC (06/12/2025)– Anna Davidson, of Crossville, was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2025 President’s List. Davidson is majoring in Biology To qualify