Nominations
Any individual or team who has made outstanding contributions to the interscholastic athletic programs of Bristol Tennessee City Schools may be considered for membership into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
All individuals and teams nominated but not selected to the Athletic Hall of Fame during the nominating cycle will have their applications remain on file to be reviewed as candidates for possible induction. After a five-year period, those nominations not acted upon will be withdrawn.
To be considered for induction into the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame, the nominees must have distinguished themselves athletically above normal standards and expectations. It is also the expectation that nominees will have represented themselves in a positive fashion both within and outside of competition. To be eligible for nomination, student-athletes, teams, and coaches must be at least five years removed from the role in the athletic program for which they are being nominated.
Supporting Criteria
Individual Athlete Supporting Criteria:
National Recognitions (Parade, McDonalds, etc.)
State Championship
State Ranking/Placement
Record Holder - State, Region, District/Conference, School
Multiple Sport Athlete with Conference/District Recognition in Multiple Sports
All Region, District, Conference
Honored at Collegiate Level or Beyond
Professional Athlete
School Athlete of the Year or Scholar Athlete of the Year
Team Supporting Criteria:
National Ranking
State Champions
State Runner-ups
State Tournament Appearances
Regional Champions
District/Conference Champions
Undefeated Season
School Record Holder
Coach Supporting Criteria:
Prior Induction into a Hall of Fame
Coach of Year Designation at National, State, Regional, or Local Level
Coach of Nationally Recognized Team
Coach of State Championship Team
Coach of State Runner-Up
Multiple Awards at State and Regional Level
Multiple District/Conference Championships
School Record Holder
Outstanding Win/Loss Percentage
Regional Champion
District/Conference Champion
Outstanding Contributions as Athletic Director
*Assistant Coaches where applicable
Special Contributor Supporting Criteria:
Persons who have contributed significantly to the success of BTCS athletic programs and its athletes may be considered for nomination to the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame.
Nominate an Individual or a Team
We welcome all nominations! Please understand this is a very competitive process, and the quality of the information provided in the nomination will directly inform and impact the process and outcome. As much as possible, submissions should align with the Supporting Criteria as set forth above.
Applications are accepted year-round and remain on file for five years from submission. To ensure a nomination is considered for the Class of 2025, please submit by December 31, 2024.
Pick up a copy at the BTCS Administration Building, 615 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Bristol, TN.
Call (423) 652-9361 and request a copy be emailed to you or mailed to your home.
The Bristol Tennessee City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes and honor athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, and special contributors who have made historically noteworthy contributions to the school district’s athletic programs, including both Tennessee High School and Slater High School.
The 2024 inaugural class included a diverse group of 26 individuals and teams from various sports and different eras, representing both schools’ exceptional talent and dedication. The selection process for the inaugural class involved extensive research and time from a dedicated advisory committee.
For future classes, nominations may be made by anyone wishing to recognize a former athlete, team, or special contributor.