
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

NEW $46.3 MILLION TCAT ROANE COUNTY CAMPUS OFFICIALLY OPENS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Following roughly a year and a half of construction, the new $46.3 million Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) campus in Roane County celebrated its

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE; FIRST FULL DAY IS THIS FRIDAY
Cumberland County Schools has released its official district calendar for the current school year, outlining key dates, holidays, teacher in-service days, and scheduled breaks for

NEW TENNESSEE EDUCATION LAWS RESTRICT DIGITAL DEVICES IN CLASSROOMS AND EXPAND TEACHER AI TRAINING
Tennessee students are returning to school under a series of new state laws aimed at reshaping how technology and artificial intelligence are integrated into the

TENNESSEE TECH OPENS FALL 2027 APPLICATIONS AUGUST 3
Though the fall 2026 semester is still three weeks away, Tennessee Tech University is already looking ahead to its next incoming class. The university announced

TCAT UPPER CUMBERLAND MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST TBR CAMPUS TO EARN ELITE VETS BRAVO DESIGNATION
TCAT Upper Cumberland has achieved a major milestone in veteran support, becoming the first Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) institution and the first Tennessee College

ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SPRING 2026 PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS
Roane State Community College has released its Spring 2026 President’s List and Dean’s List, recognizing students for outstanding academic achievement. The President’s List honors full-time

UNAPPROVED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SPARKS WARNING FROM CUMBERLAND COUNTY OFFICIALS
Local law enforcement and school officials issued a joint press release on Thursday warning parents about an unauthorized business falsely advertising after-school care services at

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS RENEWS PARENTSQUARE PLATFORM FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Cumberland County Schools has officially announced that it will continue using ParentSquare as its primary communication platform for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The platform

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SAFETY TECH, POLICIES, AND EXPLORES EMPLOYEE CLINIC BUILDING
The Cumberland County Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 25, 2026, handling routine approvals while engaging in substantive discussions on athlete safety,

TENNESSEE TECH TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE NEW BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE DEGREE PROGRAM
Tennessee Tech University is one step closer to launching a brand-new Bachelor of Architecture degree program following a unanimous vote by the university’s Board of

YORK INSTITUTE CLASS OF 1965 LAUNCHES NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS IN FENTRESS COUNTY
Non-traditional college students in Fentress County have a brand-new pathway to higher education without the burden of tuition costs, thanks to a generous new partnership

ROANE STATE LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAM IN EAST TENNESSEE FOR FALL 2026
Beginning in Fall 2026, Roane State Community College will launch an all-new academic emphasis in fire science, making it the first higher education institution in

JACKIE MOORE NAMED NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF HARRIMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Roane County Schools has named Jackie Moore as the new Assistant Principal of Harriman Middle School. A Harriman native, Mrs. Moore has 20 years of

FIRST ALL-FEMALE CLASS GRADUATES TCAT NC3 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The White County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Page are proudly celebrating a historic milestone: the graduation of the TCAT NC3 Certification program’s very first all-female

124 CUMBERLAND COUNTY NATIVES NAMED TO TN TECH DEAN’S LIST
One hundred twenty-four Cumberland County natives were named to Tennessee Tech University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To qualify, students must attend full-time

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET TONIGHT AND DISCUSS DIRECTOR EVALUATION RESULTS
The Roane County Board of Education is set to meet this evening at 7 p.m. at the Edward E. Williams Administration Building on Highway 70

TENN. TECH REPORTS STRONG GROWTH IN S.O.A.R. SIGN-UPS
Tennessee Tech University is reporting strong growth in SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration) sign-ups, with more than 2,000 incoming freshmen already registered for the

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








