School closings in East Tennessee caused by icy roads on January 14, 2025

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After Friday’s winter snowstorm, icy roads and low temperatures have caused another round of school closings and delays.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Some East Tennessee and Kentucky schools will be closed again Tuesday in the wake of Friday’s winter storm. Refreezing snow coupled with low temperatures has caused icy roads to develop in some areas, making driving conditions dangerous.

A list of area school districts and organizations that said they would close or open late Tuesday, Jan. 14, is available below.

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Closures

  • Anderson County Schools
  • Campbell County Schools
  • Claiborne County Schools
  • Cocke County Schools
  • Cumberland County Schools
  • Fentress County Schools
  • Grainger County Schools
  • Hamblen County Schools
  • Hancock County Schools
  • Harlan County, KY
  • Hawkins County Schools
  • Jefferson County Schools
  • McCreary County, KY: Traditional Snow Day
  • McMinn County Schools
  • Monroe County Schools
  • Morgan County lead
  • Oneida Schools
  • Roane County Schools
  • Rogersville City Schools
  • Scott County Schools
  • Sevier County Schools
  • The Children’s House
  • Union County Schools

Delays

  • Heritage Christian Academy: 2 hour delay
  • Landmark Christian Academy: Opens 1 hour late
  • New Hope Christian School: Opens 2 hours late
  • Newport Grammar Schools: Opens 2 hours late
  • Tri-State Christian Academy: Opens 2 hours late

Be sure to check in for the latest updates on the weather forecast and school closings in the area.

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This story will be updated as school districts announce closings.