Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl, the academic tournament showcasing students from 44 high schools across East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky, is now in its 42nd season.
New episodes will air weekdays at 5:30 p.m. ET on East Tennessee PBS here through March 19, 2026.
Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl features students from public, private, parochial, and home schools in Anderson, Blount, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, McMinn, Monroe, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties in Tennessee, as well as Whitley County in Kentucky.
Each game is a single-elimination match. Winning teams advance through the bracket until the final two compete in the championship game for the Frank Miller Memorial Trophy and a cash stipend.
Winners in Bold Type
Competing Wednesday, March 4 – Tuesday, March 10
- 3/4: J Frank Academy vs Maryville High School
- 3/5: Webb School vs Webb School
- 3/6: Corbin KY High School vs. West Ridge High School
- 3/9: Greeneville High School vs Jefferson County High School
- 3/10: Farragut High School vs. Hardin Valley Academy
Competing Wednesday, March 11 – Tuesday, March 15
Educated Eight Begins
- 3/11: Dobyns-Bennet High School vs Temple Academy
- 3/12 J Frank White Academy vs Roane County High School
- 3/13: Webb School vs. West Ridge High School
- 3/16: Farragut High School vs Jefferson County High School
Philosophical Four begins on March 17, 2026.
- 3/17: Dobyns-Bennet High School vs. J Frank White Academy
The championship game will air on March 19, 2026, with an encore presentation on March 20, 2026.
Watch each episode here. Follow updates provided by KnoxTNToday every Wednesday throughout the season.
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