I am honored to be selected as the recipient of the Pat Summitt Ignite Greatness Award as part of the 2026 Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame.
This recognition is especially meaningful because I had the privilege of knowing Pat Summitt personally. Her courage, integrity, accountability, and commitment to helping others continue to inspire me.
Receiving an award that bears her name is truly humbling. I will be recognized at the annual banquet on June 25, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. I am grateful for this honor and for the support of so many people along the way.
TOMORROW at @FordIceCenter in Bellevue:
The @Wilson_Bank Speaker Series continues with @MarkGriffinVOL, Ron Bargatze, and Richard Williams at 11:30am CDT...talking SEC Hoops 🏀
This event is FREE, come one...come all
Email me to RSVP:
[email protected]
Union City High School Former Boys’ Basketball Players Reunion on Friday, December 13, 2024. Union City will be hosting Trenton Peabody.
Admission to the pre-game dinner and basketball games at no cost to immediate family but will need headcount. If you know of anyone who will be attending but has yet to RSVP, please have them email Mark Griffin (see below).
Parking: Enter main parking lot of high school and pull around to the back of Union City Civic auditorium/old auto mechanics area and enter from the back/south entrance to register at the designated table and then proceed to the common’s area/cafeteria.
Arrival: 4:30 - 4:50 pm to sign in and gather name tag.
Dinner- Guest speakers and announcements begin at 5 pm.
Girls’ game starts at 6:00 pm.
Girls’ game halftime: Introduction state championship teams of 1990, 1992, and 1997. Former players announced per class on floor.
Between Girls’ and Boys’ Game: Former players introduced per decade on floor-
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, 20s and lastly Coach Harry Ferguson, Coach Marty Sisco, and Shane Sisco.
Boys’ game: 7:30 pm
Boys’ game: After 1st quarter- “Bobby Whitby Distinguished Individual Award” announcement.
Boys’ game halftime: Introduction state championship teams from 2006 and 2008. Former players announced per class on floor.
Post Game Fellowship: 9:00 pm- Poplar Meadows Country Club. Everyone welcomed to attend. To be determined
Hotel Accommodations if needed (December 13-14 or December 13-15) –
Sleep Inn Hotel, 1111 Blue Heron Lane 731 599 7272 discount rate of $118 + tax for King or Double Queen and $125 for King Suite with pull out couches. Cutoff date is Thursday December 5.
Hampton Inn, 2121 West Reelfoot Avenue 731 507 0600 discount rate of $139 + tax for King or Double. Cutoff date is December 6
When calling mention special rate discount.
If any questions, contact Mark Griffin at [email protected]