NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Kingsport City Schools Educator Takes Top State Teaching Honor * * * This evening, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Bryan Kerns, an educator from Kingsport City Schools known for his compassion and dedication to his students, as the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year at the department's 2024 Excellence in Education 65th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration.  more