Overton School Board Discusses AD, Gifted Program Supplements
The Overton County School Board looking for ways to supplement pay for the high school athletic director and the gifted program supervisor. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said Livingston Academy Principal Richard Melton asked to add the Athletic Director supplement. Dillon said the duties were held by one of the vice principals, but that person […]
Putnam County Schools Changing How Coaches Are Paid
Coaches and Athletic Directors say the recent updates to Putnam County’s pay supplement plan are a positive change for the School System. The new three-tiered system gives coaches an increase in pay as they stay in their position longer. Upperman High School Athletic Director Ross Fanning said the increase should encourage more coaches to take […]
TTU Completes Hoop Roof Repairs
The Hooper Eblen Center roof repairs are now complete. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said damages to the roof go as far back as the 2015 ice storm. “During that ice storm, we developed some horrendous leaks,” Wilson said. “We were playing Belmont that Saturday. I personally put my harness on and went on […]
UHS Hires New Athletic Director
Former Stone Memorial High School Assistant Athletic Director Nathan Brown is the new assistant princiapal and athletic director for Upperman. Brown was one of six candidates interviewed for the position. Upperman Principal Billy Stepp said Brown’s passion for student athletics and experience with TSSAA were the deciding factors. “He obviously loves the kids and being […]
Wilson: Losing Game Vs Minnesota “Devastating To Budget”
The potential for Tennessee Tech’s Athletic Department to lose a guaranteed revenue football game? “That would be devastating to Tennessee Tech’s budget,” Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said. “We rely on guarantee games for football and men’s basketball to enhance our budgets.” The Golden Eagles are scheduled to play Minnesota September 12. The Big […]
