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Viking basketball fans erupt in excitement as Reed Miller scores a three-point basket in the substate game against Clinton High School.
Racking up more than points: Vikings basketball leaves their mark with a successful season
The boys and girls tennis teams line up for media day as a collective team.
A Quick Swing into THS Tennis: Fresh New Faces and Experienced Players Returning
Connecticut's Braylon Mullins (No. 24) shooting his game-winning 3-pointer against Duke.
March Madness: Final Four Journey to Indianapolis
The crowd erupts after the Vikings make a major basket, showcasing their support.
Vikings win home substate game, advance to state tournament
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The NCAA continues to put Band-Aids on big issues, but the problems are nowhere near over
Special Olympics athlete and Tenn. High freshman Daniel Widner won gold in adaptive bowling, competing at Interstate Bowl in Bristol, Virginia, on Sat., Mar. 7.
Daniel Widner Bowls his way to Gold at Regional Special Olympics
Viking basketball fans erupt in excitement as Reed Miller scores a three-point basket in the substate game against Clinton High School.
Racking up more than points: Vikings basketball leaves their mark with a successful season
The crowd erupts after the Vikings make a major basket, showcasing their support.
Vikings win home substate game, advance to state tournament
42nd Annual "The Classic" at Tennessee High School brings together some of the premier high school basketball teams together at Viking Hall Dec. 26 - 31.
42nd Annual “The Classic” at Tennessee High School: Team preview
Milan Lebe as a young soccer player.
Around the world in 80 games: My soccer journey
Jenna Latham runs up to deliver a long free kick.
Eyes on redemption: Lady Viking Soccer retools and sets sights on another year of success after a record-shattering run to the state tournament in 2024
Collage by Aiden Smith. Left to right: Mac Jones, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa. Jones image via REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Cary Edmondson. Hurts image via REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Denny Medley. Tagovailoa image via REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Trevor Ruszkowski.
History repeats itself: Alabama’s current quarterbacks and how the room is reflective of the past
The Viking D-Line looks towards the side line for a defensive play call. L-R(Ben Stokes, Cooper Booher, Kalel Honaker, Preston Feagins, Isaac Stevens)
Vikings shine on homecoming ‘neon night’, roll through Crockett 42-0
The Viking offense huddles around quarterback Jack Richardson and awaits the play call.
Early season chess match: Battling injuries, new faces, and changing personnel on the football field
The boys and girls tennis teams line up for media day as a collective team.
A Quick Swing into THS Tennis: Fresh New Faces and Experienced Players Returning
Freshman "Vivie" Murphy practices swimming laps in preparation for the State swim meet.
Swim goes to state: Preparing for the final meet of the season, who to watch
Junior, Spencer Miller who won 6th place in heavy weight category, during the wrestling walkout.
Pinning their ticket: THS Boys Wrestlers work hard for State
The Viking Dance Team standing outside DTU in costume for their showdown routine.
From the studio to the stage– Viking Dance Team heads to Nationals
The cast of Emma had rehearsal on stage in the Tennessee High auditorium before their first performance.
Viking Players perform Emma! A Pop Musical
The Mighty Viking Band, pictured here marching down State Street in the Bristol Veteran's Day Parade, will soon march down Constitution Avenue NW, in Washington, D.C., in the National Memorial Day Parade.
The Mighty Viking Band takes on D.C., marches in the National Memorial Day Parade
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Sublime's 2026 album "Until The Sun Explodes" on Spotify
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Blooming plants and trees in front of Viking Hall display hopeful and visible signs of spring.
Unplugging: Spring break lets students step away from school to thrive
In the image on the left, Tim Davis (left) sponsors the THS Spikeball Club, a new club started by senior Ian Gassiot (right). The image on the right, taken by Sophia Streetman, shows members of the new Outdoors Club on a hike.
Spikeball Club and Outdoors Club give students fun ways to socialize and unwind
The cast of Emma had rehearsal on stage in the Tennessee High auditorium before their first performance.
Viking Players perform Emma! A Pop Musical
The Mighty Viking Band, pictured here marching down State Street in the Bristol Veteran's Day Parade, will soon march down Constitution Avenue NW, in Washington, D.C., in the National Memorial Day Parade.
The Mighty Viking Band takes on D.C., marches in the National Memorial Day Parade
Peer tutor Sydney Clark helps a student swim across the pool, allowing him to reach the finish line.
Students and teachers come together to participate in 15th annual Adaptive Aquatics
The 2025 Homecoming King, Cooper Booher, and Queen, Lucy Millwood.
Homecoming Court and Festivities Celebrate Viking Pride
Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold's homeroom won "Most Creative" for their punk rock scarecrow.
Homerooms Awarded Bragging Rights in First Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest
A group of senior girls gather for a photo on the first day of school.
Time flies when you’re a senior
Atalaya Burden is a graduating senior from Tennessee High School and looks forward to her future.
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Lucy Millwood [left] and Sophia Streetman [right] with water guns in hand, getting prepared to eliminate their target(s).
THS Senior Assassin brings seniors together before graduation
Senior Bree Adams plans to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she will major in interior architecture.
Bree Adams: Designing her dream future
Photo of future UTK student, Chloe Whitt, standing outside of the Stone Castle.
A competitor through and through: Chloe Whitt’s ambition catches the eye of multiple schools
Astraia Kudela leads the Mighty Viking Band dressed in her show attire.
Astraia Kudela: The Heart of the Mighty Viking Band
Senior Haley Kiser looks forward to her future at the University of Tennessee and reflects on her time at Tennessee High.
Haley Kiser: embracing creativity in the final days of high school
This is me relaxing and enjoying "Meet Me Next Christmas," as my Christmas tree lights up.
Christmas movies that made me smile, and the ones I wish I had skipped
Mia Massengill and Jillian Thornburg argue about the holiday season in this screenshot of their text conversation.
The Christmas Season: A depressing or impressing time?
Various attractions and events from the previous Rhythm and Roots Reunions.
Before the first note: Rhythm and Roots Reunion Preview
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Sublime's 2026 album "Until The Sun Explodes" on Spotify
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With the recent news, a sign has been placed on the exterior of the store stating the closure of the business. The sign also states the final store hours as the concessions for the concert on April 10th.
Anti-bullying Concert Sparks Hope for Viking Brew After Filing for Bankruptcy*
New Desmos graphing calculator screen featuring social media, shopping, and food services.
Desmos expands to include social media, shopping, and even DoorDash*
In Viking Hall, a small crack in the wall reveals a labyrinth of hidden lounges where retired teachers reside, full of nice couches, pool tables, TVS, and of course, bookshelves.
Viking Hall’s Top Secret Teacher Living Quarters Unveiled*
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Comic - Joey and Friends (Part 2)
Comic – Joey and Friends (Part 2)
Comic - Joey and Friends (Part 1)
Comic – Joey and Friends (Part 1)
The GOAT Isaiah white flexes his 8 rings.
“HIM”(2025): Football. Family. God.
Will Radford begins questioning the FBI.
War of the Worlds (2025): A careless cash grab
Various attractions and events from the previous Rhythm and Roots Reunions.
Before the first note: Rhythm and Roots Reunion Preview
The Bristol sign, spanning over both Virginia and Tennessee, boasts a modest slogan: "a good place to live."
Bristol TN/VA Historian V.N. “Bud” Phillips’ legacy lives on
Vikings Vocalize by sharing favorite Halloween stories
Vikings Vocalize by sharing favorite Halloween stories
The Bristol sign, spanning over both Virginia and Tennessee, boasts a modest slogan: "a good place to live."
Bristol TN/VA Historian V.N. “Bud” Phillips’ legacy lives on
Atalaya Burden is a graduating senior from Tennessee High School and looks forward to her future.
Her path to the classroom- Atalaya Burden’s journey to becoming an educator
The cast of Emma had rehearsal on stage in the Tennessee High auditorium before their first performance.
Viking Players perform Emma! A Pop Musical
Dominic Shipley looks forward to his future at UTK.
National Merit Finalist Dominic Shipley to study Mechanical Engineering at UTK
The Mighty Viking Band, pictured here marching down State Street in the Bristol Veteran's Day Parade, will soon march down Constitution Avenue NW, in Washington, D.C., in the National Memorial Day Parade.
The Mighty Viking Band takes on D.C., marches in the National Memorial Day Parade
Lucy Millwood [left] and Sophia Streetman [right] with water guns in hand, getting prepared to eliminate their target(s).
THS Senior Assassin brings seniors together before graduation
Senior Bree Adams plans to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she will major in interior architecture.
Bree Adams: Designing her dream future
With the recent news, a sign has been placed on the exterior of the store stating the closure of the business. The sign also states the final store hours as the concessions for the concert on April 10th.
Anti-bullying Concert Sparks Hope for Viking Brew After Filing for Bankruptcy*
New Desmos graphing calculator screen featuring social media, shopping, and food services.
Desmos expands to include social media, shopping, and even DoorDash*
In Viking Hall, a small crack in the wall reveals a labyrinth of hidden lounges where retired teachers reside, full of nice couches, pool tables, TVS, and of course, bookshelves.
Viking Hall’s Top Secret Teacher Living Quarters Unveiled*
Four members of the TN High hobby horsing team from left to right, including Kaylyn Conley, Ava Mayo, Kaylee Reese, and James Colley.
Tennessee High School establishes the first-ever co-ed Hobby Horsing team*
Sublime's 2026 album "Until The Sun Explodes" on Spotify
Bridging the gap: Sublime’s 2026 album, “Until The Sun Explodes,” could be the revival of the SoCal scene
My copy of Wuthering Heights and my movie ticket for "Wuthering Heights."
“Wuthering Heights”: How Adaptations Can Impact Audience View
The crowd erupts after the Vikings make a major basket, showcasing their support.
Vikings win home substate game, advance to state tournament
Junior, Spencer Miller who won 6th place in heavy weight category, during the wrestling walkout.
Pinning their ticket: THS Boys Wrestlers work hard for State
Pride and Prejudice novel featuring letters from character correspondence, alongside my favorite tea.
How reading Jane Austen helped me perceive today’s society
An official first aid CPR manual and the front of a CPR manual created by Chloe Quales in wellness class.
American Heart Month: How student involvement creates healthier hearts and a stronger community
Maroon Mini Crossword - Friday, February 27, 2026
Maroon Mini Crossword – Friday, February 27, 2026
(From left to right) Noah Fernandez, Branch Sword, Mariel Story, Lily Chen, and Lauren Fish following the Eastman Oratory Contest in Kingsport, Tenn., in which Tennessee High students placed in four out of the top five spots and won cash prizes.
Eastman Oratory Contest Highlights Black Americans’ Contributions to STEM
The Viking Dance Team standing outside DTU in costume for their showdown routine.
From the studio to the stage– Viking Dance Team heads to Nationals
NASA's next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion crew capsule, rolls to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. January 17, 2026. Launch around the moon and back is scheduled for February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Joe Skipper
Artemis II: The Next Small Step
A drone view of a car driving through the snow covered woods of Blauvelt State Park in Orangetown, New York, U.S., December 27, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Ease Seasonal Depression Through Listening to Summer Hits
Senior Reed Miller pulls Senior Braden Howard off the ground after getting fouled and making the shot.
More than Making Shots: Seniors Setting Standards On and Off Court
A lone utility pole with a single greenish-white streetlight shining against it, the sky behind the structure a striking mix of muted pinks and purples.
The Art of Perception: How Photography as a Hobby Is Making a Comeback
A group of students' phones opened to Spotify, showing albums they enjoy.
Physical music versus Digital music: The difference, and its impact
Freshman "Vivie" Murphy practices swimming laps in preparation for the State swim meet.
Swim goes to state: Preparing for the final meet of the season, who to watch
42nd Annual "The Classic" at Tennessee High School brings together some of the premier high school basketball teams together at Viking Hall Dec. 26 - 31.
42nd Annual “The Classic” at Tennessee High School: Team preview
This image, courtesy IMDb, is the main poster for Netflix's "Frankenstein".
“Frankenstein”(2025): Only monsters play god
This is me relaxing and enjoying "Meet Me Next Christmas," as my Christmas tree lights up.
Christmas movies that made me smile, and the ones I wish I had skipped
Then-Vice President Fillmore presiding over Senate debate on the Comrpomise of 1850.
Ten years before America’s bloodiest war, President Millard Fillmore sought to prevent it
Mia Massengill and Jillian Thornburg argue about the holiday season in this screenshot of their text conversation.
The Christmas Season: A depressing or impressing time?
The Tennessee High Talent Show will be Friday morning during homeroom with 11 unique acts ranging from singers to instrumentalists to a magician.
When finals end and creativity begins: Tennessee High’s talent show returns
The Scholar's Bowl starters sitting just prior to the start of the match. Left to right: Senior Chloe Whitt, Captain Senior Luke Sah, Sophomore Aiden Smith, Senior Madison Davis.
After over a decade of inactivity, Scholars’ Bowl returns to THS
Joe Strickland (left) and Lee Jones (right) stand in front of the remains of the recently destroyed Sells Hall at King University.
Sells Hall erupts in flames: How the fire at King University is being felt by the DMAD program
The Mighty Viking Players after the play.
Mighty Viking Players stage “Gainful Employment,” overcoming anxiety for friendship and a lot of laughs
Genevieve "Vivie" Murphy smiles at the camera after completing her first event at a home meet Nov. 11. Murphy recently broke a school record in the 400-meter freestyle.
Freshman stuns swim team with new school record
Ashton Blair and Brianna "Bree" Adams pose together after being recognized as All-Conference for a fourth straight year.
Looking back on the great careers of two Lady Viking Volleyball players: Brianna Adams and Ashton Blair
Junior and dual-enrollment student Evan Clarke works on his online college assignment.
AP vs. Dual Enrollment: Which path better prepares students for college?
The Bristol sign, spanning over both Virginia and Tennessee, boasts a modest slogan: "a good place to live."
Bristol TN/VA Historian V.N. “Bud” Phillips’ legacy lives on
In the image on the left, Tim Davis (left) sponsors the THS Spikeball Club, a new club started by senior Ian Gassiot (right). The image on the right, taken by Sophia Streetman, shows members of the new Outdoors Club on a hike.
Spikeball Club and Outdoors Club give students fun ways to socialize and unwind
Branch Sword uses watercolors to work on Joey and Friends in his spare classtime.
From crayons to comics: The artistic journey of “Joey and Friends” creator Branch Sword
The 2025 Homecoming King, Cooper Booher, and Queen, Lucy Millwood.
Homecoming Court and Festivities Celebrate Viking Pride
Vikings Vocalize by sharing favorite Halloween stories
Vikings Vocalize by sharing favorite Halloween stories
The Viking D-Line looks towards the side line for a defensive play call. L-R(Ben Stokes, Cooper Booher, Kalel Honaker, Preston Feagins, Isaac Stevens)
Vikings shine on homecoming ‘neon night’, roll through Crockett 42-0
Various attractions and events from the previous Rhythm and Roots Reunions.
Before the first note: Rhythm and Roots Reunion Preview
Stone Castle wins Historic Preservation Award
Stone Castle wins Historic Preservation Award
A group of senior girls gather for a photo on the first day of school.
Time flies when you’re a senior
Dominic Shipley outside the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. (Courtesy of Dereck Shipley)
Following a week of rigorous Coast Guard training, Dominic Shipley looks towards the future
A student reaches into their backpack to check the time.
New school year, new phone laws
The Viking offense huddles around quarterback Jack Richardson and awaits the play call.
Early season chess match: Battling injuries, new faces, and changing personnel on the football field
Chappell Roan posing for Rolling Stone / Editorial Use
Opinion – “What if I told you I feel like I know you?”— A deep dive into the dangers of parasocial relationships
Senior Issue Vikings Vocalize - What memories from recess do you have?
Senior Issue Vikings Vocalize – What memories from recess do you have?
Truman's desk, with his famous sign reading, "The Buck Stops Here."
Wheel of Presidents – In the depths of global peril, Harry S. Truman carried the weight of the world on his shoulders
A map marking the locations of all the liberal arts schools that Tennessee High School students will be attending
Feature – Breaking the Mold: THS Students Attending Liberal Arts Colleges
Miramare Castle, Trieste, Province of Trieste, Italy.
Senior Issue – Librarian and Globetrotter Shannon Silvers explores Europe
Colin Brown dunks against the Greenville Devils, bringing the score up. This fall, Brown will play basketball for Carson-Newman.
Senior Profile – Determination pays off: Colin Brown signs to play basketball at the next level
With the recent news, a sign has been placed on the exterior of the store stating the closure of the business. The sign also states the final store hours as the concessions for the concert on April 10th.
Anti-bullying Concert Sparks Hope for Viking Brew After Filing for Bankruptcy*
New Desmos graphing calculator screen featuring social media, shopping, and food services.
Desmos expands to include social media, shopping, and even DoorDash*
In Viking Hall, a small crack in the wall reveals a labyrinth of hidden lounges where retired teachers reside, full of nice couches, pool tables, TVS, and of course, bookshelves.
Viking Hall’s Top Secret Teacher Living Quarters Unveiled*
Four members of the TN High hobby horsing team from left to right, including Kaylyn Conley, Ava Mayo, Kaylee Reese, and James Colley.
Tennessee High School establishes the first-ever co-ed Hobby Horsing team*
Junior, Spencer Miller who won 6th place in heavy weight category, during the wrestling walkout.
Pinning their ticket: THS Boys Wrestlers work hard for State
Pride and Prejudice novel featuring letters from character correspondence, alongside my favorite tea.
How reading Jane Austen helped me perceive today’s society
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