Your Friday at a glance:
- Weather: High of 86 with a 50% chance of rain and storms
- What’s interesting: Two U.S. congressmen from Tennessee, including Chuck Fleischmann of Ooltewah, are working to honor the legacy of a group of Black students who helped integrate a Tennessee high school in the 1950s.
- What’s cool: It’s electric! The TVA has plans to convert its entire fleet of passenger cars and at least half of its own pickup and light cargo trucks to electric vehicles by 2030.
- What we’re proud of: Did you know that the top three high school sports programs in Tennessee are all in Hamilton County, according to MaxPreps?
Good morning, Good Day readers!
After four years, one can objectively say that Bryan Johnson has left his mark on Hamilton County Schools.
Tuesday was Johnson’s last day serving as the superintendent before beginning a new role with local trucking and logistics company US Xpress, and from the looks of it, he will be sorely missed by the education community as the district begins its search for a new leader.
“I believe we’ve got to build a culture where students can thrive,” he said during his interview for the role in 2017. “And it’s got to happen in every building no matter the demographic, no matter the situation.”