--- title: "Schools — HEREChattanooga" url: https://www.herechattanooga.com/schools/ date: 2026-07-11T17:47:24+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T18:00:23+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Chattanooga" attribution: "HERE Chattanooga" --- # Schools — HEREChattanooga *Source: [HERE Chattanooga](https://www.herechattanooga.com/schools/) — July 11, 2026 by * Latest [Medication Safety and Heat Awareness in Chattanooga This Summer](https://www.herechattanooga.com/2026/07/11/medication-safety-heat-awareness-chattanooga/) ☁ 73°F Clear · Chattanooga CHATTANOOGA, TN · SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE EDITION · SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026 [BUSINESS DIRECTORY](https://www.herechattanooga.com/business-directory-chattanooga-tn/) | [ADD YOUR BUSINESS](/add-business/) | [NEWSLETTER](/newsletter/) | [SUBMIT A TIP](/submit-a-tip/) [HERE City Network](https://www.herecity.com) [HEREChattanooga Why It Matters. 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All Sports. All the Time. This is HERE — Hamilton's complete high school sports destination covering every district, every program, and every athlete. 9 High Schools 2 College Programs TSSAA Athletic Association 89 Cities in Network No Games Scheduled Today Check back on game days or [visit Game Day Live →](/game-day/) **Hamilton is home to 9 public high school athletic programs** — one of the most competitive high school sports landscapes in Tennessee. The county spans TSSAA classifications from large-school powerhouses to competitive small-school programs. HEREChattanooga covers every school, every district, and every sport — from Friday night lights to mid-week volleyball matches across the county. Whether you're tracking your student athlete, scouting a recruit, exploring college NIL coverage, or just a Chattanooga sports fan, this is your complete directory. District All Schools District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 Class All 5A 4A 3A 1A Status All Game Day Live All Sports Football Basketball Baseball Softball Soccer Tennis Golf Swimming Wrestling Track & Field Volleyball Lacrosse Cross Country Cheerleading Hamilton High School *Programs* All 9 public high school athletic programs in Hamilton — every classification, every community. Howard School Hustlin' Tigers 5A Hamilton County Schools Chattanooga, TN 10 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Brainerd HS, Chattanooga High (CSAS) [View Program →](/schools/howard-school/) Chattanooga High School (CSAS) Yellowjackets 3A Hamilton County Schools Chattanooga, TN 8 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Howard School, Lookout Valley HS [View Program →](/schools/chattanooga-high-school-csas/) Signal Mountain Middle/High School Eagles 4A Hamilton County Schools Signal Mountain, TN 9 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Red Bank HS, Soddy-Daisy HS [View Program →](/schools/signal-mountain-middle-high-school/) Ooltewah High School Owls 5A Hamilton County Schools Ooltewah, TN 10 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: East Hamilton HS, Soddy-Daisy HS [View Program →](/schools/ooltewah-high-school/) Soddy-Daisy High School Trojans 4A Hamilton County Schools Soddy-Daisy, TN 8 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Signal Mountain HS, Red Bank HS [View Program →](/schools/soddy-daisy-high-school/) East Ridge High School Raiders 4A Hamilton County Schools East Ridge, TN 9 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Brainerd HS, Central HS [View Program →](/schools/east-ridge-high-school/) Red Bank High School Lions 3A Hamilton County Schools Red Bank, TN 8 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Signal Mountain HS, Hixson HS [View Program →](/schools/red-bank-high-school/) Hixson High School Wildcats 4A Hamilton County Schools Hixson, TN 10 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Red Bank HS, Signal Mountain HS [View Program →](/schools/hixson-high-school/) Lookout Valley High School Panthers 1A Hamilton County Schools Chattanooga, TN 6 Varsity Sports No Game Today Rivals: Chattanooga High (CSAS) [View Program →](/schools/lookout-valley-high-school/) Hamilton Higher Education College *Programs* 2 NCAA athletic programs right here in Hamilton — collegiate-level competition close to home. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Division I FCS Southern Conference [Visit Athletics Site →](#) Chattanooga State Community College NJCAA (some programs) [Visit Athletics Site →](#) Weekly Honors Player & Play *of the Week* Hamilton's top performers recognized weekly by HERE Sports reporters — voted by the community every week. Weekly Honor Player of the Week 🏆 Coming Soon Player of the Week voting launches with the 2025–26 school year. Nominees are selected by HERE Sports reporters and voted on by the Chattanooga community each week. [Nominate an Athlete](/contact/) Weekly Highlight Play of the Week 🎬 Coming Soon Play of the Week video highlights are coming with full Game Day Live coverage. Submit your game highlights for consideration in the HERE Sports Spotlight. [Submit a Highlight](/contact/) College NIL College NIL *Hub* Tracking NIL activity at Chattanooga's college programs — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College. What is NIL? Name, Image & *Likeness* NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness — an athlete’s right to earn compensation when a third party uses their name, image, or likeness (endorsements, social posts, appearances, camps, autographs). **High-school NIL is permitted in Array under conditions** set by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) (TSSAA Bylaws, Article II, Section 18 (Amateur Rule)). See the conditions panel below. State NIL Law Coming Soon Statute summary not yet seeded for this state. See the official NCAA/state higher-education site for current rules. HIGH-SCHOOL NIL — Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) RULES Conditions for HS Athletes TSSAA Bylaws, Article II, Section 18 (Amateur Rule) Effective December 2022, TSSAA allows Tennessee high-school student-athletes to receive compensation for activities not related to athletic performance, provided the activities do not suggest endorsement or sponsorship by a TSSAA member school. Conditions: - Compensation must be for activities NOT related to athletic performance. - No use of the student's image or likeness in uniform or in clothing/gear showing the school's name or logo. - No reference to TSSAA accolades or championships in compensated activities. - No school involvement in coordinating, facilitating, promoting, or negotiating NIL deals. - No booster-club or school-collective payments (would suggest school endorsement). Penalties for Violations: - First violation: formal warning; return any award/money received and remove the endorsement, advertisement, or sponsorship. - Second violation: one (1) year of ineligibility from all TSSAA interscholastic athletics from the date of TSSAA's determination. - Third violation: penalty determined by the TSSAA Executive Director based on nature, knowledge, and intent. Source: [Read the official Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) By-Laws](https://tssaa.org/name-image-likeness) NCAA NIL POLICY — APPLIES TO ALL CHATTANOOGA COLLEGE PROGRAMS NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) — interim & ongoing policy NCAA rules apply alongside state law; athletes should review both their campus NIL policy and applicable state law, and consult their compliance office or Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). NCAA Says Allowed: - Compensation specifically for use of the athlete's NIL (ads, posts, appearances). - Deals with a valid business purpose tied to a real product, service, or event offered to the public. - Compensation within a reasonable range for people with similar fame or influence. - Use of an agent or marketing professional for NIL services. NCAA Says Not Allowed: - Pay with no required promotional activity or deliverables. - Agreements that say the athlete's NIL will be used later with no defined plan. - Pay-for-play, including payment to attend or compete for a specific school, or compensation for athletics participation or achievement. - Compensation outside a reasonable range for similar deals. Disclosure (Division I): Division I athletes must report all third-party NIL deals worth $600 or more (aggregate smaller payments from the same payer that total $600 or more) via NIL Go, the College Sports Commission's compliance-review platform. Source: [NCAA — Name, Image, Likeness](https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/7/9/name-image-likeness.aspx) College NIL Activity 0 No College NIL Activity Listed Yet No college NIL deals have been registered yet. Be the first local business to partner with a Chattanooga college athlete at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College. [Post a Deal](/contact/) Chattanooga College Programs 2 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Division I FCS · Southern Conference Chattanooga State Community College NJCAA (some programs) Presenting Sponsor Your Brand Here — College NIL Hub Sponsor Be the presenting sponsor of the Chattanooga College NIL Hub. Reach college athletes, parents, coaches, and local sports fans across the HEREChattanooga audience. [Claim This Sponsorship](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) Sports Attorneys Reach college athletes at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College who need NIL contract review, eligibility guidance, and legal representation. [Partner with HERE](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=partner) Sports Agents Connect with emerging Chattanooga college talent. List your agency in the College NIL Hub and offer representation services to college athletes and their families. [List Your Agency](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=agency) Financial Advisors College athlete NIL income creates real financial planning needs. Position your firm as the trusted money management resource for Chattanooga college athletes. [Reach Athletes](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=reach-athletes) Education & Training NIL *Workshops* Free and paid workshops helping Hamilton college athletes, parents, and coaches navigate the NIL landscape — from contracts to taxes to brand building. Upcoming Workshops IN-PERSON College NIL 101: What Tennessee Student Athletes Need to Know Coming Soon TBD Chattanooga, TN A foundational workshop covering Tennessee's NIL statute, NCAA rules, how to evaluate a deal, and the basics of building your personal brand as a college athlete. [Register / Learn More →](/contact/) VIRTUAL Building Your Brand: Social Media & NIL for College Athletes Coming Soon TBD Virtual — Zoom Learn how to build a followable athletic brand on Instagram and TikTok, approach local businesses for partnerships, and protect your eligibility under NCAA guidelines. [Register / Learn More →](/contact/) IN-PERSON The NIL Contract: What College Athletes & Parents Must Know Coming Soon TBD Chattanooga, TN A practical legal literacy workshop for college athletes and their parents. Covers contract terms, exclusivity clauses, tax implications, and when to hire a licensed sports agent. [Register / Learn More →](/contact/) On-Demand On-Demand NIL Workshop Library Miss a live workshop? The HERE NIL Workshop Library will feature recorded sessions covering everything from NCAA eligibility rules to contract basics to building your personal brand. All sessions will be free for Chattanooga college athletes and their families. Available soon — sign up to be notified when the library launches. [Notify Me When Available](/contact/) Presenting Sponsor — NIL Workshops Your Law Firm or Sports Agency College Athlete Representation · NIL Contracts · NCAA Compliance Sponsor the HEREChattanooga NIL Workshop Series and reach college athletes, parents, and coaches across Chattanooga's college programs. Your brand in front of the next generation of athletes — at every workshop, on every recap, and across the HERE Sports audience. [Claim This Sponsorship →](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) Evergreen Resources NIL Resources *& Insight* Essential NIL knowledge for Hamilton college athletes, parents, and the local businesses who want to partner with them. FEATURE How Tennessee's NIL Statute Works: A Guide for College Athletes Tennessee's NIL statute applies to intercollegiate athletes only. Here's what college athletes at Tennessee college need to know. [Read Article](https://www.herechattanooga.com/2026/05/31/how-state-nil-statute-works-college-athletes/) GUIDE When Should a College Athlete Get a Representative? Sports agents, NIL advisors, and certified athlete representatives — who does what, what it costs, and when to make the call as a college athlete. [Read Article](https://www.herechattanooga.com/2026/05/31/when-college-athlete-get-representative-nil/) FINANCE NIL & Taxes: What Chattanooga College Athletes Need to Know NIL income is taxable. Here's the plain-language breakdown of 1099s, self-employment tax, and how to stay compliant as a college athlete. [Read Article](https://www.herechattanooga.com/2026/05/31/nil-taxes-college-athletes/) ELIGIBILITY NCAA NIL Rules: What's Allowed and What's Not NCAA NIL rules govern what college athletes can and cannot do. This guide breaks down permitted activities, disclosure requirements, and what could put your eligibility at risk. [Read Article](https://www.herechattanooga.com/2026/05/31/ncaa-nil-rules-allowed-not-allowed/) FOR PARENTS The Parent's Guide to College NIL If your son or daughter is being recruited or already signed, you're going to be the first call when an NIL deal lands. Here's what every parent of a Tennessee college athlete should know. [Read Article](https://www.herechattanooga.com/2026/05/31/parents-guide-college-nil/) FOR BUSINESSES The Local Business Playbook: Partner With Chattanooga College Athletes Local businesses in Chattanooga can absolutely sign NIL deals with Tennessee college athletes — if you do it right. Here's the playbook: what's legal, what works, and what to put on paper. [Read Article](https://www.herechattanooga.com/2026/05/31/local-business-playbook-college-athletes/) Section Sponsor — NIL Resources Your Sports Agency or Law Firm NIL Counsel · College Athlete Representation · Contract Law Sponsor the HERE NIL Resources section and be the trusted authority for Chattanooga college athletes navigating contracts, eligibility, and financial planning. Reach a highly engaged, action-ready audience of athletes and their families. [Claim This Sponsorship →](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) The Platform HERE Sports *Ecosystem* Find My School is one part of a complete high school sports platform built exclusively for Hamilton. Live Coverage Game Day Live Game Day Live is HEREChattanooga's real-time coverage platform for every high school game across Hamilton. Live scores, in-game updates, post-game reports, and highlight coverage — for every sport, every school, every week. - Live scores and in-game updates across all 9 schools - Post-game reports with stats and quotes from coaches and players - Game-day photo galleries and highlight video embeds - Push notifications for game starts, score changes, and final results - Full game archives — every score from every school, every season [Visit Game Day Live →](/game-day/) Weekly Preview Game Week Preview Game Week is HEREChattanooga's weekly sports preview — published every Monday and covering the upcoming week across all 9 Hamilton schools. Matchup breakdowns, athletes to watch, historical context, and game-week storylines you won't find anywhere else. - Weekly schedule rundown across all schools and all sports - Top matchups of the week with full analysis - Athletes to watch — scouted by HERE Sports reporters - Playoff positioning and standings updates by classification - Cross-district rivalries, milestone games, and storylines [Read This Week's Preview →](/game-week/) Questions & Answers Find My School *FAQ* Common questions about HEREChattanooga, high school athletics in Hamilton, and the College NIL Hub. - What high schools does HEREChattanooga cover? HEREChattanooga covers 9 public high schools in Hamilton: Howard School, Chattanooga High School (CSAS), Signal Mountain Middle/High School, Ooltewah High School, Soddy-Daisy High School, East Ridge High School, Red Bank High School, Hixson High School, Lookout Valley High School. We cover TSSAA classifications from large-school powerhouses to competitive small-school programs — every sport, every school, all season long. - How is HERE Sports different from MaxPreps? MaxPreps is a national aggregator that collects stat data submitted by schools. HEREChattanooga is hyper-local — built exclusively for Hamilton with live reporting from HERE Sports journalists at the games. We cover game-day live scores with in-game updates, college sports coverage, Player and Play of the Week voting, weekly previews, and connect local businesses directly with student athletes. We're part of the Chattanooga community, not a national database. - What is NIL and does it apply to Chattanooga high school athletes? NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. Statute reference not yet seeded for this state. High-school NIL **is permitted** in Array under TSSAA Bylaws, Article II, Section 18 (Amateur Rule) rules, subject to strict conditions (no school marks, no facilities, no performance-contingent pay, etc.). [Read the official by-laws.](https://tssaa.org/name-image-likeness) HEREChattanooga's College NIL Hub tracks NIL activity at Chattanooga's college programs. - How does Player of the Week voting work? HEREChattanooga sports reporters nominate standout athletes each week based on game performance across Hamilton high schools. Voting opens Monday and closes Thursday. The winner is announced Friday and featured on the HEREChattanooga homepage, the Find My School page, and across HERE's social media channels. A formal voting system is coming soon — check back for weekly nominees once the 2025-26 school year begins. You can nominate athletes anytime via the Contact page. - Where do I find schedules and scores for Hamilton schools? Game Day Live on HEREChattanooga covers real-time scores, game coverage, and post-game reports for Hamilton high schools — visit /game-day/ for live coverage. For full season schedules, each school's individual athletics page (linked from every card above) lists their district-published schedules. Game Week Preview, published every Monday at /game-week/, gives you the full weekly schedule rundown with matchup analysis. - How can my business partner with Chattanooga student athletes? HEREChattanooga connects local businesses with college athletes at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College for NIL partnerships that comply with Tennessee law and NCAA rules. Businesses can sponsor the College NIL Hub, connect with college athletic programs, or advertise alongside HERE's sports coverage. Note: Tennessee high school athletes are NOT eligible for NIL deals under TSSAA rules. Contact HEREChattanooga at /contact/ to explore college athlete partnerships. 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