Team History and Awards
Powell High School, established in 1948 in Powell, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Panthers, sporting orange and black colors.
The Panthers football program made a significant run by reaching the state championship in 2011, and followed up with a strong showing in the semifinals the next year. Notably, the Powell Panthers won the Tennessee Class 5A state championship in 2021, marking a major milestone in the program’s history. They were also state runners-up in 2011.
OEB Law LOVES local High School Football!
To support local youth high school football programs, OEB Law donates a $1,000 check every week to different Knoxville area high schools and we sponsor the championship games!
Team Highlights and Star Players
Walter Nolen (DL, Class of 2021): National No. 1 recruit, Tennessee Player of the Year, and defensive anchor of Powell’s 2021 championship team. Posted 93 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, and 17 sacks in his senior season. Now plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Notable Alumni:
- John Bruhin – NFL offensive lineman
- John Cooper – College Football Hall of Famer, ESPN analyst
- Daryle Smith – NFL player
- Lee Smith – NFL tight end
Meet the Team – 2026 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Matt Lowe
Assistant Coaches: Christopher Bunch, William Daniel, Zach Gibson, Herman Lathers, Jason Ludwig, Pace Melvin, Tai Miller, Bryson Morris, Kenny Ratledge, Landon Reese, Daniel Thompson
Coming Soon
2026 Season Schedule
(District games marked with *)
- Aug 20 – at Anderson Co. HS (Away), 7:00 PM — WBIR Game of the Week (Mark Packer)
- Aug 28 – vs Farragut HS (Home), 7:30 PM
- Sep 4 – at Knoxville Halls HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 11 – vs William Blount HS* (Home)
- Sep 18 – vs Karns HS* (Home)
- Sep 24 – at Knoxville Central HS* (Away)
- Oct 2 – at Campbell Co. HS* (Away)
- Oct 16 – at Jefferson Co. HS (Away), 7:00 PM
- Oct 23 – vs Clinton HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 29 – vs West HS* (Home)
