School districts in parts of East Tennessee are closed or operating with delayed starts on Monday due to inclement weather in the region.
As a part of the major weather system moving across the United States, East Tennessee saw a mixture of snow, freezing rain and rain on Sunday. More snow is expected to fall in Northeast Tennessee on Monday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Because of the weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, many school districts chose to close schools on Monday. For some, it is blissfully extending the holiday break with an additional day off.
Knox County Schools will be open and welcoming students back on Monday.
Here’s which school districts are closed or delayed on Monday, Jan. 6.
East Tennessee School Closures
- Campbell County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 6.
- Claiborne County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 6
- Cumberland County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 6
- Fentress County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 6
- Gateway Christian School: Closed Monday, Jan. 6
- Hancock County Schools: Closed Monday, Jan. 6
- Harlan County Public Schools: Will have NTI day 5 on Monday, Jan. 6
- Hawkins County School District: Opening 2 hours late on Monday, Jan. 6
- Landmark Christian Academy: Closed Monday, Jan 6
- McCreary County School District, KY: Closed Monday, Jan. 6. NTI day 6
- Middlesboro Independent Schools, KY: Closed Monday, Jan. 6. NTI day 4.
- Rogersville City School: Opening 2 hours late on Monday, Jan. 6
- Somerset Community College: Closed on Monday, Jan. 6
- Tri-State Christian Academy: Closed Monday, Jan 6