Heritage High Football Coach Joe Osovet Suspended and Reassigned by Blount County Schools
Former Heritage High School football coach Joe Osovet was suspended and reassigned by Blount County Schools following an internal investigation into his conduct.
Knoxville, TN, November 6, 2026 — Blount County Schools has announced the suspension and reassignment of Joe Osovet, previously the head football coach at Heritage High School. The decision follows an internal investigation conducted by the school district into Osovet’s conduct.
The specifics of the internal investigation and the exact nature of the conduct that led to the disciplinary actions were not publicly disclosed by Blount County Schools at the time of this report. School district officials confirmed the suspension and reassignment but offered no further details regarding the findings of the investigation or the timeline of events.
Joe Osovet had served as the head football coach for Heritage High School. The school district stated that the decision was made after a thorough review process. The terms of his new assignment, including its nature and duration, have not been specified. Similarly, the exact date on which the suspension and reassignment became effective was not provided.
Blount County Schools are committed to maintaining standards of conduct and professionalism within their educational and athletic programs. Further information is expected to be released as appropriate, according to district policy. The school district has not commented on any potential impact on the Heritage High School football program or its coaching staff.
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