Blount County Schools has released a statement explaining the decision to fire former Heritage High School football coach Joe Osovet. The announcement was made on November 7, 2026, though specific details regarding the reasons for his dismissal were not immediately disclosed in the initial release.
Osovet had served as the head football coach at Heritage High School. The school district's statement comes following inquiries into the coaching change. Further details are expected to be provided by Blount County Schools officials in the coming days.
