When Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs Executive Order No. 55, which he said Tuesday he will do soon, it's full speed ahead for high school football. The order, which includes TSSAA member schools in an exception to contact sports restrictions, means the high school football season will begin Aug. 21, which was the original plan. A contingency plan was approved by the TSSAA last … [Read more...] about Governor lifts restriction to clear the way for high school football to start next month
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What’s happening with schools? A plan is expected tonight
How will re-entry look for the public school system? That’s the $64,000 question parents and teachers hope to have answered Thursday night as the system is expected to decide on a re-entry plan. Two weeks ago The Leader published a discussion with superintendent Dr. John Combs in which several factors of re-entry were discussed. Four days later Gov. Bill Lee extended the … [Read more...] about What’s happening with schools? A plan is expected tonight
TSSAA punts on plans to start football while infuriating just about everybody
Tennessee high school football coaches, players, fans and media members were really looking forward to this morning's TSSAA Board of Control meeting. The thought was that one of four plans for playing the 2020 football season was going to be adopted and everybody could move forward with preparations. That did not happen. After frustrating many of those listening to the live … [Read more...] about TSSAA punts on plans to start football while infuriating just about everybody
Will the Friday night lights shine? Coaches are eager to work toward that goal
The world does not revolve around football, particularly in the midst of a global pandemic that has killed more than 56,000 people in the United States and nearly 200 in Tennessee. Still, it's very important to a lot of people on multiple levels. High school coaches, TSSAA officials and local leaders are beginning to think about trying to make it happen as restaurants and … [Read more...] about Will the Friday night lights shine? Coaches are eager to work toward that goal
