
LOCAL SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR MONDAY 1/26
SCHOOL CLOSINGS MONDAY 1/26 Anderson – Closed through Tuesday Athens City – Closed through Tuesday Blount Bradley – Closed through Tuesday Cleveland City – Closed

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS MONITORING WINTER WEATHER THREAT FOR NEXT WEEK
Cumberland County Schools Director Rebecca Farley stated this morning that the district is actively monitoring the weather forecast for potential winter weather that could affect

CUMBERLAND SCHOOLS CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS WITH CHARITABLE FUND AWARDS
The CSW Charitable Fund (part of the Dr. David Campbell, Mr. Roy Stone, Dr. Robert H. Wood Cumberland County Schools Charitable Foundation) portion of the

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HEATS UP OVER FAMILY LIFE CURRICULUM CONTROVERSY
The community comments portion of the January 22 Cumberland County School Board meeting was tense and lengthy, primarily driven by concerns over the Family Life

MARTIN ELEMENTARY GETS ALL CLEAR; SCHOOL TO OPEN TOMORROW
Posted by Cumberland County School Director Rebecca Farley: Hello! I just wanted to provide you with a follow-up from today at Martin Elementary. Middle Tennessee

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASKETBALL
The Crossville Chronicle reports that the Cumberland County Board of Education recently revisited discussions on appointing a full-time athletic director during a January 15, 2026,

TEACHER SUSPENDED FOR “RING OF CULTURE” ASSIGNMENT ON ORIENTATION AND GENDER
On January 7, 2026, Dr. Rebecca Farley, Director of Schools for Cumberland County Schools, issued a formal suspension notice to non-tenured teacher David Wilcox, suspending

CCHS TEACHER INVESTIGATED FOR FORCING PERSONAL DISCLOSURES
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, a teacher at Cumberland County High School in Tennessee is under internal investigation after parents alleged the

U.T., ROANE STATE, AND T.C.A.T. PARTNER TO BUILD NUCLEAR WORKFORCE PIPELINE
Tennessee is emerging as a hub for nuclear energy, with over 230 nuclear companies operating in the state, many planning major construction projects, amid a

TN TECH ALUM DIANA WOOD NAMED SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
Tennessee Tech University alumna Diana Wood, Ed.D., has been named the 2025–2026 Supervisor of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education, an honor recognizing

OVER 1,000 GRADUATE DURING TN TECH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY TODAY
Tennessee Tech University conferred degrees to more than 1,000 new graduates today during its fall commencement ceremonies, held at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in

LOCAL COUNTIES SEE INCREASES IN STATE A.C.T. SCORES
Nashville, TN — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the ACT state results and participation rate for the graduating class of 2025. Thanks to

TCAT UPPER CUMBERLAND PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH PATHWAYS TO NUCLEAR INDUSTRY CAREERS
TCAT Upper Cumberland (December 11, 2025) – Tennessee remains a national leader in the specialized nuclear industry sector. To ensure our state continues to lead

PEYTON ADAMS EARNS STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 2025
Mayor RJ Crawford of Crossville recognized Peyton Adams as the Student of the Month for December 2025 during the city council’s meeting on Tuesday. The

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR 12/05/25
The following schools will be closed Friday 12/5: Clay Overton Pickett Putnam Open but with a two hour delay: Cumberland Fentress Morgan Scott Oneida

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS TO OPEN ON 2-HOUR DELAY
From Cumberland County School director Rebecca Farley: [CCBOE] Good evening this is Rebecca Farley, director of schools. Cumberland County Schools will be on a two-hour

SCHOOLS IN LOCAL COUNTIES HONORED AT T.S.B.A. CONVENTION IN NASHVILLE
According to reports by the Herald News in Rhea County, the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) honored outstanding school facility projects and health-focused districts across

RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS DISMISSING AT NOON FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER; PRE K AT 11
POSTED BY RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS:

OVER 67,000 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS APPLIED FOR TENNESSEE PROMISE AHEAD OF DEADLINE
Nashville, TN – Monday, November 24, 2025 – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today that more than 67,000 high school seniors applied for Tennessee

TN TECH TO OFFER BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
TN TECH – Tennessee Tech University will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in fall 2026, becoming the first institution in the

SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS TUES 11/11
Schools Closed Tuesday 11/11 Cumberland Putnam Van Buren White Schools Open But With a 2 Hr delay Tuesday 11/11 Bledsoe Jackson Pickett Rhea

ROANE STATE DEEMED ELEGIBLE TO COMPETE FOR $1M ASPEN PRIZE
The Aspen Institute has named Roane State as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence,

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, The Cumberland County Board of Education approved the formation of a middle school special committee, the adoption

TENNESSEE PROMISE DEADLINE IS NOV. 3
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Monday, October 27, 2025 – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging all high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship before







