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Tennessee Delays High School Football, Soccer Seasons Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) announced Tuesday that it is delaying high school sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The TSSAA put out the following release:

Executive Director Bernard Childress sent the following memo to member schools on Tuesday regarding the status of high school athletics amidst the Governor’s latest State of Emergency order.

Yesterday, the Governor’s office extended Tennessee’s COVID-19 State of Emergency until August 29, 2020. The Governor’s prior order (No. 38) includes limitations and restrictions on contact sporting events and activities.

We are working with the Governor’s office to ensure that our member schools are in compliance with the executive order in regards to athletic participation and contact sports.