Danny Fish Named Head Coach of Warren County Pioneers

May 31, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Less than a week after stepping down as the DCHS Tigerette Softball Coach, Danny Fish has tendered his resignation as physical education teacher and Lady Tiger basketball Coach at DeKalb County High School and has been named head basketball coach of the Warren County Pioneers.

“I am writing this letter to officially resign as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Physical Education teacher at DCHS effective June 1, 2022,” wrote Coach Fish in a letter to DCHS Principal Bruce Curtis.

“This has been a very difficult decision to make because DeKalb is the place that I have called home for most of my life. I would like to thank everyone for their friendships, kindness and advice you have given me throughout my time here. Ten years ago, I was truly blessed when the DeKalb Board of Education decided to hire me. This experience has molded me into the coach, father and husband I am today,” Coach Fish continued.

“I have loved being employed in the system I grew up in and have always felt it was a privilege and honor. To be at the school I graduated from in 1996 was surreal. My family and I have been very blessed to be surrounded by friends and colleagues that cared about what was happening on the field/court/classroom but also interested in our lives. I have tried to do things here to the best of my abilities and tried to make the best out of every situation. Within the department I have been a team player when it comes to helping anyone in any way possible. Whether it be on field/ court or in the classroom I have tried to teach and set examples for students with character, integrity and accountability to carry out my vision of what I thought being a DeKalb County Tiger was all about. I have truly cherished all the memories that I have had with each and every person here. With all that said I think it is time for us to move on to new challenges, new adventures, new things. I will never forget some of the things we have been able to do for DCHS students and I will never forget the things DeKalb has done for me and my family. I wish everyone the best in the future and my family, and I will truly miss each one of you,” Coach Fish said.

In his six years as head coach of the Lady Tiger basketball program, Coach Fish compiled an overall record of 90-89 with Regional Tournament appearances in 2016, 2017, and 2018 including a final 8 finish in the Class AA State Tournament. In 2018 the Lady Tigers were 2018 Region runners-up Sectionals Champions.

As softball coach, Fish oversaw a program that had three State tournament appearances, six district championships, five regional championships, and an overall record of 108-63.

In a statement to WJLE, Coach Fish said he is excited about this new chapter in his life.

“First off, it is an honor for me to be the next Head Basketball Coach at Warren County High! I am overly excited about the opportunity to coach in Warren, which has always been known as a county of resilience and achievement. I plan to bring that same mentality to the Warren Basketball program. I would like to Thank Dr. Grant Swallows, Mr.  Clark George and Mr. Willmore for entrusting me with this great opportunity and I look forward to establishing a relationship with the school community. To my future players: I am ready to get started building relationships on and off the court because that is a prerequisite to being successful on the court and in anything you want to do in life. We have the Motto in my programs WE over ME. It is always about the team because few burdens are heavy when everyone lifts. My family and I look forward to this new opportunity and We look forward to meeting everyone!! GO PIONEERS,” said Coach Fish.

Warren County High School released the following statement on the hiring of Coach Fish.

“We are excited to announce the hiring of Coach Danny Fish as the new Head Coach of the Warren County Men’s Basketball program. Danny brings over 20 years of coaching experience to WCHS. He joins us after stints at DeKalb County, Union College (NAIA), Maryville College (NCAA DIII) and Tennessee Wesleyan (NAIA) where coached 2 sports women’s basketball and women fastpitch softball.

At his recent stint at DeKalb County High School he led the women’s basketball program to a 90-89 overall record with 3 Regional tournament appearances, 1 Regional Final Runners up, 1 Sectional Championship and in 2018 to a TSSAA State Tournament Birth. In 2018 Coach Fish was awarded with the Pat Summitt AA Coach of the Year.

Coach Fish accomplishments over his 20 years:

Team

DeKalb (basketball) Overall 90-89

2016,2017, 2018 Regional Appearances

2018 Regional Runner UP

2018 Sectional Champions

2018  AA State FInal 8

DeKalb (softball)  Overall 108-63

2017, 2018 District & Regional Championships

Union College 70-64 (Softball)

2010 Appalachian Athletic Conference Champions

2010 NAIA World Series

Maryville College 159-115(Softball and basketball)

2007 NCAA National Tournament

2003 Great South Athletic Regular Season Champions (SB)

2004 Great South Athletic Regular Season Champions

2005 Great South Athletic Regular Season Champions

2007 Great South Athletic Regular Season Champions

2009 Great South Athletic Regular Season Champions

2004 Great South Athletic Regular Season Champions and Tournament Champions(BB)

2005 Great South Athletic Regular Season Champions and Tournament Champions(BB)

2006 Great South Athletic Regular Season Champions and Tournament Champions(BB)

2004 NCAA Tournament Berth(BB)

2005 NCAA Tournament Berth(BB)

2006 NCAA Tournament Berth(BB)

Individual

1998-1999 Tennessee-Virginia Athletic All Conference Baseball Team

1999-2000 Tennessee-Virginia Athletic All Conference Baseball Team

1999-2000 Region 12 All Region Team

2004 Great South Athletic Coach of the Year(softball)

2007 Great South Athletic Coach of the Year(softball)

2009 Great South Athletic Coach of the Year(softball)

2014   8AA Coaching Staff of the Year (softball)

2016    8AA Coaching Staff of the Year (softball)

2017     8AA Coaching Staff of the Year (softball)

2018     8AA Coaching Staff of the Year (basketball)

2018     BCAT Pat Summit AA Coach Of the Year

May 31, 2022
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The 51st annual Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival is coming Friday and Saturday, July 1 & 2 and the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce invites all county businesses to again use their changeable signs or marquees to post welcome greetings for our Jamboree visitors.

This marks the 21st year for the Chamber of Commerce “Jamboree Project Welcome Mat” for the 51st Annual Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival. Businesses having changeable signs or marquees are asked to post welcome greetings for our Jamboree visitors. The wording may be only a simple “Welcome to the Jamboree” or as elaborate as you choose. Chamber Director Suzanne Williams says, “With thousands of visitors coming into town for our 51st celebration, every effort should be made by the local merchants to show our guests that we appreciate them and welcome their business. Let’s keep on showing folks how friendly the DeKalb County / Smithville area can be!”

All businesses may participate in “Project Welcome Mat.” There will be recognition awards in 4 categories: “Best Worded,” “Most Original,” “Most Creative,” and the “People’s Choice Award.”

Plaques will be presented to winners along with media recognition. If your business would like to participate in the contest, email the Chamber at swilliams@dekalbcountychamber.org or call 615-597-4163. Wording should be in place no later than Thursday, June 16th at 2 PM.

May 31, 2022
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Caney Fork Electric Cooperative assistant general manager Ben Newman has been named the co-op’s next general manager, with the retirement of Bill Rogers.

Newman, a Warren County native, came to Caney Fork in April 2019 as the cooperative’s attorney and was named assistant general manager in August 2021. He’s a graduate of Warren County High School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Newman earned his law degree in 2009 from the University of Memphis and practiced with the Law Office of Galligan and Newman in McMinnville before becoming Caney Fork’s attorney. He has also served as McMinnville mayor and city council member.

“I am blessed the Caney Fork board of directors chose me to take on the leadership role previously held by the esteemed Bill Rogers,” Newman said. “Bill has worked hard for many years to get Caney Fork in an excellent position and I feel fortunate to learn from him.”

Members of First United Methodist Church, Newman and wife Ashley live in McMinnville. They are the proud parents of 7-year-old daughter Iva and son Stokely, 4.

Newman’s Caney Fork Electric roots run deeper than his employment at the cooperative.

His grandfather, Edley Newman Jr., helped establish Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, going door-to-door to register members to receive electric service at their homes in the early 1940s and then serving as CFEC’s general manager.

Newman said that in preparing for his new role leading the cooperative, he has reviewed board minutes from CFEC’s first meetings to learn more about the cooperative’s bedrock principles and met with employees to better understand who they are and the vital roles they fill in service to the cooperative and their communities.

“Caney Fork and its members are fortunate to have some of the best employees around who work diligently to provide the membership with excellent service — often while faced with difficult obstacles — and I plan to keep the high level of workmanship and customer service thriving,” Newman said. “I truly feel blessed to work with the Caney Fork Electric Cooperative family and will give my all to make sure the lights stay on for decades to come.”

Rogers’ retirement brings to an end a 37-year career at Caney Fork Electric Cooperative that began shortly after his graduation from Tennessee Tech. He began in 1985 as an engineer and climbed the ladder as he gained experience, progressing to chief engineer, manager of engineering, assistant general manager and then general manager in 2008.

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