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  If you looked up the definition of Bulldog in the Smyrna dictionary, it’s likely you would find a picture of Donnie Holland.   Called home on November 21, 2023, Donnie Holland leaves behind a strong legacy. Always a great competitor, this 1968 graduate of Smyrna High School always strived to be the best whether it was on the football field, as a teacher and coach, a fisherman, golfer, softball player, husband, father, or grandfather. His will to win in the game of l...

Catholic moves forward with co-head coaches By Steve Williams It is rare – perhaps even unprecedented – that a Knoxville high school football team will have interim co-head coaches this coming season. But that’s what has happened at Knoxville Catholic, where Steve Matthews and Philip Shadowens have taken hold of the reins. It wasn’t by […]

  The Pigskin is a unique award presented for excellence in high school football to a Rutherford County participant. Created in 1995, the past recipients are a decorated roll call that includes people like Philip Shadowens, Larry Daniels, Itavius Mathers, Matt Williams, Jack Jones, Kevin Creasy, and Sonny Gray. This year, Smyrna high standout Arion Carter is the player that has earned some ‘Skin,   For those that happened to see Arion Carter on the football field in 2...

(SMYRNA, TN) Smyrna High School will be enshrining three individuals and two teams into their athletic hall of fame on October 15, 2022. Philip Shadowens and Pierre Lyons will be inducted for their achievements as coaches. Danny Brewer will be inducted for his longtime efforts as a contributor to Bulldog athletics. The State championship bowling teams from 2009 and 2011 will also be inducted. Ceremonies are slated to begin at 10:30am on Saturday, October 15 in the Smyrna High School auditorium. ...

Rutherford County high school football coaching icon Philip Shadowens has decided to hang up his whistle for now. Citing some non-life threatening health issues, the veteran sideline stalker has stepped down as the head coach of William Blount High School in Maryville, Tennessee. "I have decided it is best for me and my family to step back and concentrate on my health and family", says Shadowens. "I have a responsibility to my family to try and stick around as long as I can so it ...