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Coaches and Athletic Directors say the recent updates to Putnam County’s pay supplement plan are a positive change for the School System. The new three-tiered system gives coaches an increase in pay as they stay in their position longer. Upperman High School Athletic Director Ross Fanning said the increase should encourage more coaches to take positions in Putnam County. He ... Read More »

The Hooper Eblen Center roof repairs are now complete. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said damages to the roof go as far back as the 2015 ice storm. “During that ice storm, we developed some horrendous leaks,” Wilson said. “We were playing Belmont that Saturday. I personally put my harness on and went on the beams and we hung ... Read More »

Former Stone Memorial High School Assistant Athletic Director Nathan Brown is the new assistant princiapal and athletic director for Upperman. Brown was one of six candidates interviewed for the position. Upperman Principal Billy Stepp said Brown’s passion for student athletics and experience with TSSAA were the deciding factors. “He obviously loves the kids and being around the kids and wants ... Read More »

The potential for Tennessee Tech’s Athletic Department to lose a guaranteed revenue football game? “That would be devastating to Tennessee Tech’s budget,” Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said. “We rely on guarantee games for football and men’s basketball to enhance our budgets.” The Golden Eagles are scheduled to play Minnesota September 12. The Big Ten school will pay Tennessee ... Read More »