
ROANE STATE TO HOST FOUR COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES THIS WEEKEND
Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN, will honor the Class of 2026 with four commencement ceremonies this weekend, adding an extra one this year

MIDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ROANE COUNTY WITH PRESTIGIOUS TWO-TIME STATE STEM DESIGNATION
The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network recently announced the 2026 STEM/STEAM Designations, honoring schools that demonstrate a rigorous commitment to

TENNESSEE TECH WAIVES $35 GRADUATE APPLICATION FEE FOR ALL OF MAY
Tennessee Tech University’s College of Graduate Studies is waiving the $35 application fee for new domestic applicants throughout the month of May (May 1–31). This


CUMBERLAND SCHOOLS APPROVES ENERGY AND OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a Performance Contract with McKinstry Viridis, LLC (a Washington-based energy services company) at their meeting last night. The

CUMBERLAND COUNTY EDUCATORS HONORED FOR EARNING DOCTORATES AT APRIL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Cumberland County Board of Education celebrated the academic achievements of five employees who have recently earned their doctoral degrees during their April 2026 meeting.

ROANE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER EXTENSION FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR TONIGHT
The Roane County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting this Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 PM at the central office located at the

ROANE STATE PARTNERS WITH Y-12 FOR CYBERSECURITY SUMMER CAMP
Roane State Community College and the Y-12 National Security Complex are partnering once again to host the Cybersecurity Summer Camp for 2026 at the college’s

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES LINEAR SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
The Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution in a 6-0 vote during a special-called meeting, adopting a linear salary schedule designed to

CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO VOTE ON NEW CERTIFIED PAY SCALES ON THURSDAY
The Cumberland County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting on April 16 to vote on new certified pay scales. At the April 2

TENNESSEE BILL TO CURB DIGITAL DEVICE USE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HEADS TO GOVERNOR’S DESK
A bill aimed at reducing screen time for Tennessee’s youngest public school students, originally introduced as Senate Bill 2310 and its House companion, has passed

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS STATE TESTING BEGINS APRIL 12 THROUGH MAY 5
Rebecca Farley, School Director for the Cumberland County School Board, reminded families that state testing will begin on April 12th and run through May 5th,

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES $11.8 MILLION FOR EMPLOYEE INSURANCE
The Cumberland County Board of Education, at its March 26 meeting, advanced the 2026-27 school budget by approving $11.8 million for employee insurance. Following consultant

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED
The results of a recent job satisfaction survey in the Cumberland County School System have been released. The school board will review these results at

SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS TUES 3/17
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS Tuesday 3/17 ________________________________ Bledsoe Bryan College – open but on a 2-hour delay Clay – Virtual Learning Fentress Lenoir City Loudon


ROANE STATE RELEASES FALL 2025 DEAN AND PRESIDENT’S LISTS
The President’s List is the official medium for the institution to recognize outstanding academic achievement by students. Full-time students (those completing 12 or more semester

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TABLES PAY RAISES AND INSURANCE CHANGES
The primary focus of contention at the February 26, 2026, Cumberland County Board of Education meeting revolved around teacher and staff pay scales and health

CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD APPROVES CENTEGIX PANIC BUTTON SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL SAFETY
The CENTEGIX item was a key action topic at the February 26, 2026, Cumberland County Board of Education meeting, following extensive discussion during the February

CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION GRANTS TENURE TO 20 TEACHERS
The Cumberland County Board of Education, during its February 26, 2026, meeting, unanimously approved the 2025-2026 tenure list (often referred to as Tenure 25-26), granting

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO CREATE ATHLETIC AND ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR POSITION
The athletics topic dominated a significant portion of the February 26, 2026, Cumberland County Board of Education meeting, driven by ongoing concerns about student-athlete eligibility

CUMBERLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION HIGHLIGHTS (FEB. 19TH)
The Cumberland County Board of Education held a work session on February 19, 2026, beginning with the standard opening procedures (call to order, moment of

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DEBATES MAJOR PAY SCALE OVERHAUL FOR 2026-2027
The Cumberland County Board of Education work session on February 19, 2026, devoted significant discussion to pay scales for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, as

MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW RESTRICTION ON METAL CUPS AND WATER BOTTLES
Posted by Morgan County Schools: Morgan County Schools announces the implementation of new procedures prohibiting students from bringing metal cups and water bottles in to
