Rusty Provins, born October 5, 1995, attended Cumberland Gap High School in Harrogate, Tennessee and was a five-time State Champion in discus and shot put. In addition to an athletic career which saw Provins sign with Wake Forest Track and Field, he was also valedictorian of his high school…
The late Dayton Parkey was born January 8, 1961. Parkey received a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College where he was a four-year letter winner in basketball. After graduating in 1983, Dayton taught and coached in the Claiborne County School System. During his teaching career, he was selected by…
The late Edwin Robertson was a 1967 graduate of Powell Valley High School where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, and was the Tennessee State FFA Vice-President, and received the American Farmer Award in 1968. He attended Lincoln Memorial University, and The University of Tennessee where…
The Zone’s Veteran of the Month is the late Paul Gray. Paul was nominated by Reba Ramsey. Gray was stationed in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and El Paso. He was a member of the special ops but was permanently disabled during maneuvers. He made the rank of Corporal. Thank you,…
This month’s student of the month as presented by McDowell Gear & Machine, nominated by Amanda Walker Brooks is Johnathan Redmond. She provided this quote about Johnathan, “He is a sixth grade at Soldier’s Memorial Middle School. He works hard in his classes, enjoys learning, and is a joy to…
Heather Owens sent us her nomination for educator of the month, and it was Kayla Heckmann who is a seventh and eighth grade teacher at Powell Valley. Owens said, “My child doesn’t like school but enjoys her class! That’s huge! She makes it fun and is very kind. Winning…
The Zone is excited to announce our newest marketing partner, Taylor’s Puppy Spaw! This business is owned by Taylor Bell and provides one on one, by appointment only, grooming services to fit your pet’s personal needs. The contact number is 423-526-1730 and the email address is taylorspuppyspaw@gmail.com. For more information…
Tazewell Drug & Express Care has signed to remain a marketing partner with The Zone. They are located at 951 North Broad Street, Tazewell, Tennessee and can be reached at 423-259-8661. When illness strikes, they are ready to help with courteous and friendly service. They feature an independent pharmacy with…
Claiborne County Sports Zone is delighted to introduce our newest marketing partner, Buchanan Place Health and Rehabilitation. Located at 902 Buchanan Road in New Tazewell, Buchanan Place offers Secured Memory Care Unit, Therapy Services, Skilled Nursing Services, Respite Care, Bariatric Care and more. At Buchanan Place, they prioritize your loved…
The Zone is happy to announce the boy and girl students of the month, presented by McDowell Gear & Machine LLC. The girl student of the month was nominated by Amanda Brooks who provided this quote, ” I would like to nominate Serina Baum, SMMS 6th grade, as student of…
