Hamblen County board: Meadowview and Lincoln Heights nearing occupancy; TDOT road work will affect Russellville Primary

The Hamblen County Board of Education heard an update on multiple capital projects and a transportation disruption at its November meeting. District staff reported that Phase 1 at Meadowview Middle School has progressed rapidly and that final inspections for both Meadowview and Lincoln Heights Middle School are scheduled for Nov. 13; staff stated they anticipate receiving certificates of occupancy if inspections are successful and will stage phased move‑ins.

"We expect to receive a certificate of occupancy," said district capital‑projects staff during the update, adding that move‑in plans are contingent on successful final inspections and punch‑list work with architects and school administrators.

The board was also told that John Hay Elementary remains in the design phase with a target to advance design work toward 2026, and that the district is awaiting a notice to proceed from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) expected within approximately two weeks for certain ESI‑related capital work already scheduled to begin.

Staff warned of a TDOT road closure beginning at 7 a.m. on Nov. 17 on Russellville Pike for work on Luther Prophet that will affect routes to Russellville Primary; the district said it is coordinating transportation and will notify parents about traffic changes.

Board members did not take separate action on the capital update but discussed logistics for phased moves and communications with families. The district noted some timing remains contingent on external inspections and the TVA notice to proceed.