Michelle Burlingame is a teacher with a passion for dance and an admiration for her students. Burlingame, or “BG'' as her students like to call her, was inspired by her childhood dance instructor, whom...

The Lightning Letter sat down with Lawson’s new football Coach, Brian Lilly after the August 18th victory over Cheatham County Central. “We are still getting to know each other, but I am excited...

As students are welcomed into the new school James Lawson High School, we also welcome our first graduating class - the Class of 2024. To highlight the accomplishments of this class, we will feature seniors...

Dr. Pugh is a teacher here at James Lawson High School who has taught a variety of subjects, from physics to computer science. I interviewed him about his experience in Lawson and additionally, his thoughts...

Extracurriculars: Works at Yin Yang Tea and participates in NHS, YIG, MUN, and Youth Court Post secondary plans: “I’m Enrolled into UTK” Quote: “I like my lemon with water” Best memory: “I...

Extracurriculars: YIG, DECA, NHS, Student ambassador, Dr. Battle’s cabinet, Senior class president, Mayor's youth council, Etc. Post-secondary plans: Attend a 4- year university Business administration...

Extracurriculars: I work at Union 417.  Post-secondary plans: I want to attend a community college and become a mechanic. Favorite quote: "Keep it real." Best memory of four years: I bought $100...

Christian Meija Academy of Business and Hospitality Extracurriculars: skateboards, rock band, nature walks/hiking Post-secondary plan: PA for on film things and wants to act or environmental science Favorite...

Cameron Felker Academy of Art, Design & Communication Extracurriculars: Works at KFC Post-secondary plans: plan on going on a vacation and attending Memphis or Kentucky state. Favorite quote: ...

Ariana Gonzalez-Torres Academy of Health Science Extracurriculars: 4 year Rock Band member  Post secondary plans: Plans on attending Nashville State  Favorite quote: "Think like a proton,...

Annalee Watson Academy of Art, Design & Communication Extracurriculars: Works at Subway Post-secondary Plans: To go to her dream school, Austin Peay Favorite Quote:  "Smile More" Favorite...