June 1- Claiborne High School Boys’ Basketball began its summer games with the first play date of the year. Union, Pineville, Bell and Claiborne high schools participated playing varsity and junior varsity games. Below is an interview video with Coach McGinnis plus game action from a few of the games….
May 26- Football camp is going strong at Claiborne High School. Former players turned coaches and current players all came out to help the youth enjoy the game of football and the surrounding fundamentals. Over 30 players attended the three-day camp and they seemed to enjoy every second of it….
Congratulations to The Zone’s Spring Athletes of the Year, presented by Stay & Play Doggie Daycare and Boarding LLC. There were several worthy candidates from both county high schools, and these were the ones that had the stats that shined just a bit brighter. Cumberland Gap Spring Athletes of the…
Breaking sports news: Brought to you by Chittum Mini Barns May 23- At the TSSAA State Championships Tyrell Miles placed 2nd in Triple Jump. He led the event all the way until the very last jump. Miles also finished third in the long jump event. He battled hard and competed…
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The final students of the month for 2022-23 as presented by McDowell Gear & Machine are Ty Wilson and Sadie Rowland. Ty Wilson attends Cumberland Gap High School. “I briefly met this student the other night at Cumberland Gap’s awards night. He seemed so humble, and kind and the students…
Eli England’s hopes of a state title faded away at regional due to a medical issue. Eli England played in the Regional Championship match, May 15, and after winning the first set, the second set was in a tiebreak at 6-6. England was minutes away from a possible victory;…
Jerry and Corbin Lester of Lester’s Fabrication have agreed to continue their marketing partnership with The Zone. Located at 1000 Little Sycamore Road in Tazewell, Tennessee, Lester’s Fabrication designs and manufactures many hard-to-get items. They often produce custom truck and tractor parts, beautiful metal signs for homes and yards and…
The Zone is happy to announce a new marketing partner, Stay & Play Doggie Daycare and Boarding LLC. They offer a service that is very much needed in this community. Owned and operated by Jennifer and Adam Ledford, who have a combined twenty-plus…
TNT Nutrition has re-signed with The Zone. TNT is the local go-to for your smoothie and juice bar needs. They are located at 1560 North Broad St. in Tazewell, Tennessee. They also offer waffles, donuts and much more. Check out their Facebook page for daily and upcoming specials. TNT may…
