TENNESSEE — Several school systems across eastern Tennessee are adjusting their schedules for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as frigid temperatures persist and a health-related closure impacts one private school.
Local districts have announced delays or closures affecting students, families, and staff:
Delayed Openings
- Hancock County Schools — Opening 2 hours late Tuesday, January 20.
- Hawkins County Schools — Opening 2 hours late Tuesday, January 20.
- Rogersville City Schools — Opening 2 hours late Tuesday, January 20.
- Union County Schools — Opening 2 hours late Tuesday, January 20.
- Carter County Schools — Delayed by 2 hours Tuesday.
- Johnson County (Mountain City) Schools — Delayed by 2 hours Tuesday.
- Unicoi County (Erwin) Schools — Delayed by 2 hours Tuesday.
- Meigs County Schools — Delayed 2 hours Tuesday.
- Polk County Schools — Delayed 2 hours Tuesday.
These delays are being implemented to give families extra time to safely travel amid continued cold weather and to help limit exposure to hazardous conditions during morning pickup and bus runs.
Closed
- Tri-State Christian Academy — Closed for Tuesday, January 20, due to illness concerns affecting students and staff.
District officials are urging families to monitor school communications for any further changes or updates, especially as forecasts indicate ongoing cold weather. Bus schedules and extracurricular activities may be adjusted in response to conditions.
Parents and caregivers should check directly with their local school or district website for the most current information before heading out Tuesday morning.
