TSSAA realignment shakes up area regions

The TSSAA has released football classifications and regional alignments for the 2027–29 cycle. Blount County teams will remain in their current classes, but several will face new regional opponents when the changes take effect in 2027. Maryville stays in Class 6A, Region 2, with Karns moving into the region and Oak Ridge shifting to 6A-1. The realignment will run through the 2028 season.