March 27- It was heartache for the Lady Panthers as they lost to the Lady Indians on the last play of the game. The game was tied at three with Hancock batting in the final inning. The Lady Indians got a walk off single and won 4-3. Kerry Dixon was…
March 21- Claiborne High School baseball hosted Clay County and the Bulldogs fell behind 3-0 in the top of the first. With one swing, Tyler Myatt tied it with a no-doubt smash to right with two on base. During the top of the second, the Tigers failed to get anything…
“I’m looking forward to seeing how we pick up this year because we ended last year playing our best.”- Coach Nathan Hatmaker The Cumberland Gap High School baseball team has been practicing for the season opener. Hatmaker seems to feel his team has learned from the strong finish last season…
Alpha Lambda Zeta, a local fraternity exclusive to Lincoln Memorial University, has Adopted a highway in Claiborne County via Tennessee Department of Transportation. Brothers of Alpha Lambda Zeta spent Monday, March 6th, restoring the beauty of Tennessee highways by removing litter that had been discarded. While most brothers have busy…
The Zone’s Student’s of the Month as presented by McDowell Gear & Machine are two girls from Midway. The first is Kassie Williams from second grade. Kassie was nominated by Tina Watson and Megan Williams. This quote was provided, “Kassie is deserving of this award because she works hard in…
Randy Tennyson and Kid + Pop Shop has re-signed with Claiborne County Sports Zone. This awesome business located at 920 N. Broad Street in New Tazewell, Tennessee has just about everything from antiques, tools, furniture items, collectibles of all kinds and a large selection of record players and albums. Randy…
The Zone’s Veteran of the Month as presented by Jon Smith Subs, Harrogate is Marine Ezell Cox. His service began in 1968 with boot camp in San Diego, 1969 Camp Pendleton California, 1969 Quantico Virginia, 1970 complete active duty, 1974 complete inactive duty. He spends his time now with friends…
The Zone’s First Responder of the Month as presented by Randall Smith is Sgt. Blake Laws. Laws works at Lincoln Memorial University and was nominated by Carolyn Tabor. Tabor had this to say about Sgt. Laws, “He is wonderful with the students all over campus and cares for their wellbeing….
Tyrell Miles competed in the 2023 Tennessee State Indoor Track and Field Championships. Top athletes from all over the state of Tennessee came to represent their club/school. Tyrell found himself in high level company in both of his events. He placed 15th out of 18 in the event of Long…
Raychel’s Sweet Treats has returned as a marketing partner of The Zone. Raychel Johnson moved her business to 123 Main Street, New Tazewell and the new location has been all positive. She features custom orders such as birthdays, weddings, parties, coffee, loaded teas, gifts and more. Her daily lunch specials…
