Tech Begins Preparation For State Basketball Championships
Tennessee Tech is working to get the campus and Hooper-Eblen Center ready for the TSSAA Division II Basketball Tournament. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university is putting together the seating plan, organizing staff and volunteers. Wilson said hosting the tournament depended on Tech’s own athletic schedule during a busy Spring semester. “We did talk […]
Tennessee Tech Hosting TSSAA Division II Basketball Tournament
The TSSAA Division II Basketball Tournament is coming to Tennessee Tech this year March 4 through 6. Traditionally the TSSAA Division II Basketball tournament is played at Lipscomb University. However, COVID restrictions in Davidson County led to the change. The Division II tournament will be played over a three-day stretch, with four games played each […]
TSSAA Considering Tech For Alternate Basketball Tournament Venue
Tennessee Tech is being considered by TSSAA as an alternate venue site for this year’s state basketball tournaments. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said conversations between Tech and TSSAA have been ongoing since the fall. Wilson said that nothing has been finalized yet, but said TSSAA is looking to have venues on standby because no one […]
LA Sporting Tickets Now Being Sold Online Only
Tickets for Livingston Academy sporting events are being sold online only to make restricting capacities easier. Athletic Director Bruce Lamb said fans can now purchase tickets through a TSSAA approved website called Gofan.co. “We will sell nothing at the gate,” Lamb said. “This way it eliminates contact due to the COVID-19. All they do is […]
Cookeville To Bid For New Blue Cross Bowl Contract
Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau has submitted an intent to bid for the next Blue Cross Bowl contract with TSSAA. That according to Executive Director Molly Brown. Cookeville’s past four year contract hosting the high school football championships has expired. In the past, Clarksville, Murfreesboro and Chattanooga have all competed for the bid. According to TSSAA, […]
TSSAA Football Contract With Cookeville Open For Bids
The extension of Cookeville’s high school football state championships contract with TSSAA depends on the city submitting a bid. This weekend’s Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium is the last of a four-year contract. TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Matthew Gillespie said the organization looks for Cookeville to be involved in the bid process. “It is a […]
BlueCross Bowl Needs Volunteers More Than Ever
The BlueCross Bowl still needs volunteers as crowds descend on Cookeville this weekend. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said the need is bigger than ever, with over 700 shifts of volunteers working. Brown said they’re looking for groups inside the same household to help with social distancing during all the different jobs. […]
Cookeville To Consider Bidding For New TSSAA Football Contract
Board members of the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau will meet in December to discuss bidding for TSSAA’s state football championship. The bureau’s four year contract with TSSAA will expire after this football season. Executive Director Molly Brown said the city will send an intent to bid letter depending on the board’s feedback. “It is definitely […]
TSSAA Football Championship Capacities Limited To 5,500
The TSSAA will limit crowds at the state high school football championship games to 5,500 attendees per game. The games are set to kickoff December 3rd at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville. TSSAA Assistant Director Matthew Gillespie said the same COVID guidelines from this season will carry over for all nine games. “It is going to be […]
Strict COVID Guidelines For Cookeville Football Game
New COVID guidelines will be in place for Thursday night’s game against Livingston Academy after fans failed to socially distance during the first game. Tickets will be limited and pre-sold at the high school’s main office only. No tickets will be sold at the entrance of the game. COVID screenings will be required at the […]
