Insight to a Bright Future

Exposing the best opportunity and most unique learning environment for blind and visually impaired students within the state, Tennessee School for the Blind released its latest video on August 9th. Entitled “Insight to a Bright Future”, the production came at the hands of the school’s media staff over the summer. The video is a collections of “must see staff interviews” focusing on the school’s offerings and the impact they’re having on students. Superintendent David Martin provides informative details of the state’s special school, and the staff gives credence to how students are becoming contributing, participating members of society. The school has been described by visitors to the campus as one of the “state’s best hidden secrets.” Viewing this video gives you insight into the reasons why.

Predators Cheer on Tiger Goalball Teams

Just when you might believe it “fiddlesticks” for those in Music City to replace hockey sticks with goalballs, think again! Players from both sports came together on Monday October 8^th to lay it on the line, or maybe better put, play it across the line. Members of the Nashville Predators engaged members of the TSB Tiger Goalball teams on the school’s campus. A goal was not only reached but packed jam full of fun and mutual support. Predators Craig Smith, Kyle Turris, and Miikka Salomaki showed they were willing to take one for the cause. Along with sideline reporters Lyndsay Rowley and Kara Hammer, the Predators players actively engaged the TSB teams in several exhibition games. As when learning any new game there are surprises. When a large hard ballcomes whizzing towards you and you don’t have

Tiger Growls Again Boost Wrestlers to Top of NCASB

With loud cheers and the spirit of the Tiger the TSB wrestling team again finds itself atop the North Central Association of Schools for the Blind (NCASB). Celebrating continues as the defending champions bring home the gold again. 

The journey for TSB’s cheerleading and wrestling teams began in October with practices and scrimmages. Adding excitement to the beginning of the season, the Tigers hosted the 2nd Annual Frank Alexander Wrestling Invitational on December 1st. Eighteen teams from across the region and other states saw 123 wrestlers engage in the day long meet. 

With support from the cheerleaders, the wrestlers continued their journey with 13 events against private and public schools. January 25th found the teams traveling north to the NCASB Conference Championships in Illinois. Their sendoff on