The Zone was overcome with requests and nominations for this months’ First Responder of the Month. This hero was nominated by multiple people. Sadly, Roy Lee Sewell lost his life in service of others. Roy Lee Sewell Jr. age 27, of Tazewell Tennessee was born August 29, 1995, in Altamonte…
The Zone’s Veteran of the Month, presented by Jon Smith Subs, Ron Hall is Raymond Miller. Miller served in the U.S. Army and was nominated by Pam Miller Brooks. “I would like to nominate my dad, Raymond Miller, for veteran of the month. My daddy was a 98-year-old WWII veteran…
June 6- Whitaker Insurance Agency has become the inaugural Premier Marketing Partner of The Zone. Agent, Edwin Whitaker is a longtime supporter of scholastic sports in our community. Whitaker Insurance is located in the Pizza Inn Plaza in Tazewell, Tennessee. They offer various kinds of insurance; home, auto, business with…
June 6- The Zone interviewed the new boys’ basketball coach at Cumberland Gap High School. Matt Horton (over 26 years experience) was named the new coach weeks ago and we finally had the opportunity to ask him a few questions about moving to East Tennessee and his basketball philosophy. Please…
Mike Hollin Monument Installation LLC has renewed its partnership with The Zone. Mike and Jessica have been supporting local athletics for several years and have also supported The Zone since its inception. Should you ever need his services, Mike Hollin will treat your family with respect and will always offer…
June 1- Claiborne High School Boys’ Basketball began its summer games with the first play date of the year. Union, Pineville, Bell and Claiborne high schools participated playing varsity and junior varsity games. Below is an interview video with Coach McGinnis plus game action from a few of the games….
May 26- Football camp is going strong at Claiborne High School. Former players turned coaches and current players all came out to help the youth enjoy the game of football and the surrounding fundamentals. Over 30 players attended the three-day camp and they seemed to enjoy every second of it….
Congratulations to The Zone’s Spring Athletes of the Year, presented by Stay & Play Doggie Daycare and Boarding LLC. There were several worthy candidates from both county high schools, and these were the ones that had the stats that shined just a bit brighter. Cumberland Gap Spring Athletes of the…
Breaking sports news: Brought to you by Chittum Mini Barns May 23- At the TSSAA State Championships Tyrell Miles placed 2nd in Triple Jump. He led the event all the way until the very last jump. Miles also finished third in the long jump event. He battled hard and competed…
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