Event Brief
Former Vols linebacker becomes Karns fire chief
Filed: Jun 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Herman Lathers, a former University of Tennessee linebacker, becomes Karns’ first Black fire chief, marking a historic local milestone.
WHO: Herman Lathers
WHAT: Transitions from former University of Tennessee linebacker to Karns’ first Black fire chief
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 11:12 PM ET
WHERE: Karns, Tennessee
WHY: He was selected to lead Karns Fire as its first Black fire chief.
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