TSSAA Denies Chattanooga Christian School’s Football Classification Appeal

Chattanooga, TN, October 1, 2026 —

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) has officially denied an appeal filed by Chattanooga Christian School (CCS) regarding recent football classifications.

The decision means that the school’s football program will proceed under the classification determined by the TSSAA, without the requested adjustments. Specific details regarding the nature of Chattanooga Christian School’s appeal or the exact classifications in question were not provided in the summary statement.

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association is the governing body for interscholastic athletics in Tennessee. It is responsible for establishing rules and classifications for high school sports across the state, aiming to create competitive balance. Schools are typically classified based on factors such as student enrollment numbers.

Appeals processes allow member schools to petition the TSSAA for reconsiderations of classification decisions. These appeals often involve presenting data or arguments that suggest a different classification would be more appropriate for competitive reasons. However, the TSSAA ultimately makes the final determination on all classification matters.

The grounds for Chattanooga Christian School’s appeal and the specific reasons for its denial by the TSSAA were not detailed. As a result of this decision, Chattanooga Christian School’s football team will compete within the established classification set by the TSSAA for the upcoming seasons. Further information regarding the classification framework or the school’s reaction beyond the appeal denial is not currently available.

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