I checked with both school directors to see what their positions would be,

Mike Garren director of Loudon County schools said they will not require anyone to wear masks to attend school but those wishing to certainly could. "This is the same procedure we operated with successfully last year."

Jennie Barker, director of Lenoir City schools said they would have no mask requirement. She went on to say, "parents, students and teachers have the freedom to make the decision that best meets their needs."

Also, below is a letter from several state legislators to all school board members explaining the new law about any mask mandates.