It’s the first snow of 2026 in East Tennessee!
Schools in the area will be closed Thursday, Jan. 15, due to snow and freezing temperatures.
While Knoxville is expected to receive less than an inch of snow, more than 4 inches are possible in higher elevations in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.
Here are the schools that are closing or delaying opening on January 15.
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East Tennessee school closures and delays
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Campbell County Schools: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
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Cork County Schools: Closed Thursday, January 15
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Granger County Schools: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
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Greene County Schools: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
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Hamblen County Schools: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
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Hancock County Schools: Closed Thursday, January 15
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Hawkins County Schools: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
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Jefferson County Schools: Closed Thursday, January 15
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Newport Grammar School: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
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Rogersville City Schools: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
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Scott County Schools: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
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Sevier County Schools: Closed Thursday, January 15
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Union County Public Schools: Two hours later Thursday, January 15
Allison Kiehl covers top stories and breaking news in Knoxville for the Tennessee Connect team. Email: allison.kiehl@knoxnews.com
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This article originally appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel: East Tennessee schools announce closures and delays for January 15
