York’s Pile Steps Down From Coaching Citing Family
Long-time high school basketball coach Rodney Pile officially announced his resignation as the York Institute boy’s basketball coach. Pile said his wife, Stacie Lynette, was diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo chemotherapy treatment. Pile said he wanted the time to be there to support his wife, just as she supported him throughout his lengthy […]
Fentress Awarded Ag Grant To Build York Slaughterhouse
A slaughterhouse coming to York Institute thanks to a state grant awarded to Fentress County. York Institute Director of Schools John Bush said the $3.4 million project will be a USDA-certified facility and will play a major role in the school’s agriculture program. Bush said the facility will allow students to learn how to handle […]
York Institute Joins Putnam With Exemplary District Designation
York Institute recognized as one of the state’s exemplary districts by the Tennessee Department of Education for last school year. The designation is the highest honor a school district can receive. York Institute Director of Schools John Bush said York Institute has been making academic gains over the past few years, and last year’s TVAAS […]
York’s Green Eyeing Urgency, Experience For Deep Run
The York Dragonettes Girls Basketball Team has been a fixture in Murfreesboro, heading to multiple state championships under head coach Michael Green. With multiple trips to Murfreesboro, including last season’s run to the state championship, York has established itself as a consistent program. Now as the season begins to tip off, Green said he is […]
York’s Garrett Credits Dad for Learning Baseball Early
Blade Garrett has known the game of baseball all his life.
Fentress Approves Widebeck As Veterans Service Officer
Fentress County Commissioners hired Daryl Widebeck to serve as the county’s new Veterans Service Officer Monday night.
York Needs Maximum Offense In Week 7
York Institute is on a three-game win streak and head coach Derwin Wright said the team needs to evolve quickly ahead of Friday’s matchup with Oneida. The Dragons offense has steadily improved with each game, coming off a 50-point output last week, the highest point total of the season. Wright said this Friday, the offense […]
York’s Monday Learning Volleyball, Coaching
Entering just its third season in program history, new York Institute Volleyball Coach Shayne Monday said it’s been a learning experience. When head coach Michael Green announced he would be stepping down, Monday offered his services though he had never coached volleyball before. “I put my name in the mix and the administration gave it […]
York Institute Awarded Governor’s Civics Seal For Its Work With Students
York Institute honored with the Governor’s Civics Seal, recognizing individual schools and districts that make civics and history a priority. York Institute Director of Schools John Bush said when he saw the requirements for the seal he realized they were already meeting them. He said getting the seal would not be possible without Student Counseling […]
Upperman And York Institute Each One Win Away From State Title Game
York Institute and Upperman High School will both play in state football semifinal matchups Friday. York will host East Robertson for a crack at the 2-A state title. York Institute principal Abbi Dunford said the team has the school staff, student body, and the entire Jamestown community behind them. “These boys and the coaches have […]
