Knox County schools among East Tennessee districts closing Friday: See the running list
Knoxville and East Tennessee are expected to get several inches of snow on Friday, Jan. 10. See which schools are closed aherad of the storm.
Knox County Schools closed Friday as storm could bring several inches of snow
Friday is a snow day for Knox County Schools students. The district announced the afternoon of Jan. 9 that schools would be closed Friday, All athletics and extracurricular activities will be canceled throughout the weekend.
Here's a list of closings and delays across the region on Friday due to wintry weather, including Knox County Schools
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Tennessee from 10 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. on Saturday. They are reporting between 3-6'' of snow, with higher amounts possible. A list of the school districts in the area that said they would close on Friday, Jan. 10, is available below.
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Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk has student safety on his mind first and foremost when making that decision, he told Knox News, balanced with the need for uninterrupted instruction and giving parents time to plan. And there's far more to weigh than learning. Some students get food and medications at school.
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