The 2024 Cumberland Gap Panthers are in full rebuild mode as a new coach and a new system has been installed. Former CHS assistant coach Nick Nash is the newest coach to take the lead at a school rich in football tradition. As with every team, quarterback play is key….
August 19- Claiborne High School volleyball hosted Hancock for their season opening match. Claiborne’s junior varsity team was defeated by the Lady Indians in two straight sets, and the varsity team lost in five sets. CHS won the opening set 25-14 but lost set two, 25-23. The Lady Bulldogs rallied…
Imperial Transport of Tennessee has signed with Claiborne County Sports Zone for another year of marketing partnership. Imperial Transport is located at PO BOX 1979/ 225 Old Highway 33 in New Tazewell, Tennessee. Marvin Rosson is the owner, and they offer cargo and freight services. They can be contacted at…
August 17- The annual Springdale Volunteer Fire Department Car Show was once again a huge success. There were over 160 vehicles make the trip to what is now one of the best car shows in East Tennessee. Owners brought in numerous Corvettes, Mustangs, Chevelles, Mopar’s of all kinds, Novas, Kenworth,…
Matt Compton of State Farm Insurance in Tazewell, Tennessee is the new title sponsor for the Claiborne County Sports Zone Hall of Fame. Matt Compton is a valued member of the CCSZ marketing team, and his office is located at 2255 Hwy 25E, Ste 1, Tazewell,…
The Zone along with CG Elite Athletics is proud to announce a new type of recognition. Each week one cheerleader will be chosen to be the cheerleader of the week. CG Elite will be sending in a nominee each week from all local schools. For more information…
Claiborne High School has a new football coach and a new direction. Corey McGinnis is the interim head football coach, and he has experience as an assistant at Morristown East giving him an easier path for assembling this 2024 Bulldogs team. Moving back to the quarterback position will be an…
The Zone’s Veteran of the Month as presented by Jon Smith Subs and Ron Hall is James Daniels. This hero was nominated by April Daniels who offered this quote, “I would like to nominate James Daniels for veteran of the month. He served in the Navy during Vietnam…
August 12- Oneida travelled to Claiborne to play soccer against the Claiborne FC. In the past Claiborne has been outmatched by Oneida’s faster athletes but on this night, Claiborne had a great showing. Coach Alec Barnard had his team ready, and they played very well. Oneida did their damage in…
Thompson Farms has signed on with The Zone for another year. They are a local family farm in the rolling hills of East Tennessee that grows tomatoes, beans, peppers, corn, potatoes, onions, melons, broccoli, cabbage, squash, cucumbers, pumpkins and more. You may find their products in Harrogate at the farmer’s…
