Team History and Awards

William Blount High School, established in 1979 in Maryville, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Governors, sporting blue and orange colors.

The Governors football program has made 14 playoff appearances with a championship record of 4–14, including years such as 2024, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, and 1991. While the program has not yet secured a state championship, it holds an all-time record of approximately 155–283–0 (about a 35 percent win rate) over 43 seasons, with a district record of 95–185, home record of 39–62–0, and away record of 37–74–0. Their best season on record includes nine wins in 2007.

Team Highlights and Star Players

Eli Turner (Class of 2020): Notable local standout with a recruiting profile and connections to college coaches nationwide.

Notable Alumni: No direct NFL players recorded, though the program has produced multiple college-level athletes.

Meet the Team – 2026 Roster Snapshot

Head Coach: Robert Reeves

Assistant Coaches: Julian Allen, Drew Blair, Ryan Bolinger, Jeffrey Booker, Chadd Clabough, Jacob Cortez, Jeff Cortez, Noah Davidson, Tyler Graves, John Henson, Blake St Clair, Bruce Suddarth

Coming Soon

2026 Season Schedule

(District games marked with *)

• Aug 21 – at Loudon HS (Away), 7:00 PM
• Aug 28 – vs Austin-East HS (Home), 7:00 PM
• Sep 4 – at Clinton HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
• Sep 11 – at Powell HS* (Away)
• Sep 18 – vs Knoxville Halls HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
• Sep 25 – at Karns HS* (Away)
• Oct 2 – vs Heritage HS (Home), 7:00 PM
• Oct 16 – at West HS* (Away)
• Oct 23 – vs Knoxville Central HS* (Home)
• Oct 29 – vs Campbell Co. HS* (Home)