James Brock is the Jon Smiths Subs Veteran of the Month. Brock served 2010-2013, Specialist James Brock 1st 25th Striker Brigade -Infantry, Alpha Company 321 2010-2014 and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. He was nominated by Eltred and Tabitha Earl. Congratulations James and thanks for your service. If you…
Judy McNew of McNew Insurance Agency is back for another year of partnership with The Zone. McNew Insurance Agency is located at 1585 Tazewell Road in Tazewell, Tennessee. Judy McNew is the owner, and she offers various coverages for all your needs. Thank you, Judy, for your continued support of…
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…
Article and photo by Rick Roop. Rick Roop gives a tribute to Trooper Randall Massengill one year since his passing last year, January 2022. Between Tazewell and Harrogate, Tennessee at the England cemetery just beyond the Powell River bridge you can hear the sounds of taps being played on an…
Several local middle school teams were in action, January 23, during the consolation and championship matchups of the 2023 Section 2, Area 6A District Tournament held at Hancock County High School in Sneedville, TN. The first consolation matchup of the evening was between the girls of Forge Ridge and Soldier’s…
In a ceremony at Cumberland Gap High School, January 20, Gibbs Cochran joined teammates, school officials, media and family to announce his intention to play baseball with the Eagles of Alice-Lloyd. The Zone was there and interviewed Cochran who spoke about his decision and more. His parents, Todd and Anita,…
There were several worthy candidates considered for this award and after much consideration, Justin Robinson is the 2022 Reece Monument Company, Male Athlete of the Year. Robinson played on both offense and defense making the Bulldogs a better all-around football team. Defensively, he accounted for 27 tackles, three for losses,…
Rick Roop recently played the National Athem at Cumberland Gap High School before the varsity basketball games. Roop has made the circle from a high school band student to an artist. He shared a few of his thoughts with The Zone, “I think back to a place when times were…
Cumberland Gap hosted Alcoa, January 9, in two games of varsity basketball. The first game featured the Lady Panthers battling the Lady Tornadoes. The Lady Panthers struck first with a basket down in the paint, but Alcoa answered with eight straight before the first timeout of the game, 8-2….
