The Zone Veteran of the Month as presented by Jon Smith Subs, Ron Hall is Bill McNew. Nominated by Tammy McNew, William O. (Bill) McNew Spec 4 127 25 infantry served in the Army during the Vietnam War, 1966-1968. McNew earned two-bronze stars, two-Vietnamese Gold Cross with Cluster and was point…
The Zone’s First Responder of the Month as presented by Randall Smith is Jeremy Harmon from South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department. “I would like to nominate Jeremy Harmon with South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Harmon is the most dedicated firefighter I believe; I have ever seen. When it comes…
April 3- Union County traveled to Cumberland Gap and took home a shocking 20-0 victory over the Panthers. The Patriots had 13 hits and ran the bases very, very well. Four Patriots stole multiple bases. Brady Stinett earned the win by throwing four and a third innings, striking out four…
April 3 – Cumberland Gap traveled down to Union County High School to battle the Red Devils of Horace Maynard on the soccer pitch. It was a back-and-forth match with the home team scooting by the Panthers to take a 3-2 victory. The 2023 Middle School Panthers feature Brogan Mace,…
The Zone is pleased to announce that Chittum Mini Barns has signed for a second year with The Zone. Shane Chittum builds storage and other buildings locally and sells quality made items. They offer cash price and flex lease payment options. Shane can be reached at 423-851-1273. Long before he…
March 31- Cumberland Gap softball defeated Gatlinburg-Pittman, 8-2. Kerry Dixon and Hayden Beeler both hit homeruns and Brinkley Hollin bounced one over the fence for a ground rule double. Beeler and Dixon also had doubles and triples, both going three-for-three at the plate, and both had three RBI. Maddie Stevens…
March 31- Cumberland Gap soccer survived a match with Claiborne, 3-2 in the rain. Cumberland Gap and Claiborne met on the soccer pitch and had a memorable match. Owen Stallworth was the difference maker once again as he found the net three times. Claiborne played as a team,…
March 30- Cumberland Gap baseball battled Knox Central and outhit them 11-8. Riley Justice had an RBI in the first inning but Knox Central took the lead for good after a three-run fourth inning. They went on to win the game 10-6. Devin Byrd, Hudson Harris, and Gibbs Cochran all…
March 30- Cumberland Gap and Union County met on the softball diamond and despite a fast start with two homeruns by Brinkley Hollin and Kerry Dixon the Lady Panthers were down after the Lady Patriots had a six-run third inning. Hollin and Jennabeth Wilburn had multiple hits with two…
March 30- The Claiborne Lady Bulldogs traveled to Greeneville looking to spring the upset and they did just that by taking down the Lady Green Devils, 5-3. Claiborne fell behind early and had to battle back in the top of the sixth inning. A Greeneville error allowed Claiborne to score…
