Team History and Awards
Dobyns-Bennett High School, established in 1918 in Kingsport, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Indians, sporting maroon and gray colors. Located at 1 Tribe Way, the school has been a cornerstone of Northeast Tennessee athletics for over a century.
The Indians football program is one of the most successful and storied programs in Tennessee high school football. Under longtime coach Graham Clark (1993-2017), the program compiled an incredible 233 wins, making him one of the winningest coaches in state history. During Clark’s tenure, the Indians achieved 132 victories, nine conference championships, and 15 playoff appearances. Current head coach Joey Christian, who served as an assistant for 15 years under Clark, took over in 2018 and led the team to a Region 1-6A championship in 2024.
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
Recent Championships and Success: The Indians captured the Region 1-6A championship in 2024 under Coach Joey Christian, capping a 9-3 season. The program has consistently been a playoff contender and regional powerhouse in Class 6A football.
Bobby Dodd Legacy: The most famous football alumnus is Bobby Dodd (Class of 1926), who became a College Football Hall of Fame member both as a player at the University of Tennessee and as a coach at Georgia Tech. Dodd is one of only four people to achieve this honor and led Georgia Tech to a national championship in 1952. Georgia Tech’s stadium is named Bobby Dodd Stadium in his honor.
Notable Alumni:
- Bobby Dodd – College Football Hall of Fame player and coach, Georgia Tech national championship coach (1952)
- Daniel Kilgore – NFL center, San Francisco 49ers (2011-2016), current Miami Dolphins
- Coty Sensabaugh – NFL cornerback, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Gerald Sensabaugh – NFL safety, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys
Meet the Team – 2026 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Joey Christian
Assistant Coaches: Sam Barton, Josh Bearden, Brayden Buckles, John Ellis Davis, Ryan Erwin, Carter Everett, Ty Hayworth, Rocky Jones, Jesse McMillan, Jake Mullins, Lendon Redwine, Chris Thacker, Walker Throp, Trey Trammell
Coming Soon
2026 Season Schedule
(District games marked with *)
- Aug 21 – vs Knoxville Central HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Aug 28 – at Asheville HS (NC) (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 4 – at Gate City (VA) (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 11 – vs Oak Ridge HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 18 – at Morristown-Hamblen HS East* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 25 – vs West Ridge HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 2 – at Jefferson Co. HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Oct 8 – vs Claiborne HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 23 – vs Bearden HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 30 – vs Science Hill HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
