Panthers Hire Bradley As New Football Coach

By: Jay Pace

National Correspondent For Ondamarcsports.com

LENOIR CITY, TN.  — The Lenoir City Panthers have found their new leader on the gridiron, naming Notre Dame offensive coordinator Rusty Bradley as the program’s next head football coach.

Bradley brings a proven track record of success and leadership to a Panthers program that will begin the upcoming season with its sixth head coach in as many years. Known for his offensive innovation and ability to build winning cultures, Bradley is expected to bring both stability and excitement to Lenoir City football.

A two-time state champion, Bradley led Knoxville Christian Academy to back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011, establishing himself as one of the top young coaches in Tennessee high school football.

Bradley began his head coaching career at KCA in 2007, guiding the program through nine successful seasons. He later spent the 2016 season at University School of Jackson, posting a 9-4 record and a deep playoff run before returning to Knoxville in 2017 to take over at Grace Christian Academy, where he compiled a 29-17 record over four years.

Most recently, Bradley served as the offensive coordinator at Notre Dame High School, helping shape one of the area’s most dynamic offenses.

Bradley takes over for Billy Coleman, who went 1-7 in his lone season leading the Panthers.

With a history of championship pedigree, offensive firepower, and player development, Bradley’s arrival signals a new chapter for Lenoir City football, one built on experience, energy, and a clear vision for long-term success.