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
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
