Tommy Earl, son of Eltred and Tabitha Earl of Tazewell, Tennessee caught his first ever Striper under the guidance of Captain Ezell Cox on July 22, 2023. In addition, the group was lucky enough to see a Bald Eagle feeding on a wounded fish. Check out the video below and…
July 18- After days of rumors and speculation, Claiborne High School has found its new Athletic Director. After contacting interim AD Andrew McGinnis, he confirmed that he will be the school’s athletic director and remain assistant basketball coach. McGinnis served as assistant AD last season and sent this statement to…
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…
Walker & Walker Construction has signed with The Zone for a third year. Kendall has been a part of Bulldogs softball for many years now and loves the sport dearly. They will continue to provide the player of the game award for both Cumberland Gap and Claiborne. Thank you, Kendall,…
Mike Reece and Reece Monument Company has returned as a marketing partner for the third consecutive year. In actuality, Mr. Reece was the driving force behind The Zone as he felt the community was ready for a website to help promote Claiborne County athletes of all ages. The Zone appreciates…
March 10- Angler, Alex Douglas, son of Elizabeth Rice and Matt Douglas of Speedwell, Tennessee put ink to paper making him the newest member of the Bryan College Fishing Team. Douglas met with family, friends, school officials, teammates and media in a small ceremony at Cumberland Gap High School. The…
Young athletes today are wanting to find any edge or opportunity to feel like they are increasing performance. Energy drinks are becoming part of that almost daily routine. It’s important the athletes know what is happening to their bodies when drinking them before practices or games and the dangers associated…
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We are delighted to announce our continued partnership with Five Star Properties located in New Tazewell, Tennessee. Five Star Properties adapts to their customer’s needs through multiple avenues of business, including homebuilding, residential and commercial real estate, storage solutions and property management in East Tennessee. Five Star Properties strives to…
First Century Bank of Tazewell, Tennessee has agreed to become a second-year marketing partner with The Zone. Founded in 1894, FCB is a locally owned community bank serving East Tennessee for over 100 years and features full-service banking with an emphasis on privacy. For all your banking needs go see…
