Lights Out on a Legacy: Appalachian High School hosts final varsity game in historic gym An era came to a close in Blount County as Appalachian High School hosted the final varsity contest ever played inside its longtime gymnasium. For years, the gym has served as the heart of Eagle athletics and school spirit—hosting countless basketball games, pep rallies, tournaments and memories for many students, athletes and fans. The final game marked a symbolic farewell to a space that has been a centerp