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Heat policy triggers TSSAA football kickoff delays in Middle Tennessee
Week 3 matches in the Nashville region have been pushed to 7:30 p.m. as forecast heat indexes approach the association’s safety threshold.
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TSSAA football kickoff times delayed due to Tennessee heat advisory
Week 3 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) football games in Nashville and surrounding areas have been pushed back due to dangerous heat indexes. The National Weather Service issued a “major to extreme heat risk” warning for Middle Tennessee through 5 September, forecasting heat indexes reaching 110 degrees. Under TSSAA policy, outdoor competition is restricted if the heat index exceeds 104 degrees unless specific cooling measures are available. Several high school matches, including Cheatham County at Stewart County and Montgomery Central at Harpeth, were moved to 7:30 p.m. on 4 September.
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Background
Why this event matters
Week 3 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) football matches in the Nashville region have been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. on 4 September in response to a National Weather Service (NWS) advisory. The NWS has classified the conditions as a “major to extreme heat risk” for Middle Tennessee, forecasting heat indexes that may reach 110 degrees. Under TSSAA regulations, outdoor play is restricted when the heat index exceeds 104 degrees, unless a health care professional with access to rapid cooling methods, such as a cold water immersion tub, is present on-site.
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TSSAA football kickoff times delayed due to Tennessee heat advisory
Week 3 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) football matches in the Nashville region have been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. on 4 September in response to a National Weather Service (NWS) advisory. The NWS has classified the conditions as a “major to extreme heat ri
Reporting trail
Yahoo Sports | https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2026/09/03/tennessee-high-school-football-weather-time-changes-heat-week-3/91595016007 | published 2026-09-03T22:29:41.000Z | primary sourceYahoo Sports | Primary source for the article and list of moved games.National Weather Service (NWS) Nashville | Source for the heat risk advisory and temperature forecasts.The Tennessean | Original publisher of the report and provider of the contact for updates.Yahoo Sports | Primary source for the list of rescheduled games and NWS data.The Tennessean | Original publisher of the article and source of the reporter’s contact details.
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TSSAA football kickoff times delayed due to Tennessee heat advisory: key people and institutions
Key entities: TSSAA, National Weather Service, Nashville, Tyler Palmateer.
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TSSAA football kickoff times delayed due to Tennessee heat advisory: key questions
Why were the football games moved to 7:30 p.m.? The heat index was forecast to exceed the TSSAA limit of 104 degrees, necessitating a delay to cooler evening hours. What is the TSSAA heat policy threshold? Outdoor competition is restricted if the heat index exceeds 104 degrees or
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TSSAA football kickoff times delayed due to Tennessee heat advisory: reporting sources
Yahoo Sports | https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2026/09/03/tennessee-high-school-football-weather-time-changes-heat-week-3/91595016007 | published 2026-09-03T22:29:41.000Z | primary source | Yahoo Sports | Primary source for the article and list of mov
timeline brief
TSSAA football kickoff times delayed due to Tennessee heat advisory: timeline
2026-09-03: NWS Nashville issues “major to extreme heat risk” advisory for Middle Tennessee; TSSAA announces kickoff time changes for Week 3 games. 2026-09-04: Rescheduled matches, including Cheatham County at Stewart County and Montgomery Central at Harpeth, are set to commence
Timeline
2026-09-03
NWS Nashville issues “major to extreme heat risk” advisory for Middle Tennessee; TSSAA announces kickoff time changes for Week 3 games.
2026-09-04
Rescheduled matches, including Cheatham County at Stewart County and Montgomery Central at Harpeth, are set to commence at 7:30 p.m.
2026-09-05
NWS heat risk advisory remains in effect for the region.
FAQ
Why were the football games moved to 7:30 p.m.?
The heat index was forecast to exceed the TSSAA limit of 104 degrees, necessitating a delay to cooler evening hours.
What is the TSSAA heat policy threshold?
Outdoor competition is restricted if the heat index exceeds 104 degrees or the wet bulb globe temperature exceeds 92.0, unless specific cooling measures are available.
Which specific games were affected?
Matches including Cheatham County at Stewart County, Clay County at Jackson County, Montgomery Central at Harpeth, and Ravenwood at Green Hill were moved.
Who should be contacted for further updates?
Tyler Palmateer of The Tennessean is the designated contact for coaches reporting additional game time changes.
Why were the kickoff times changed?
The National Weather Service forecasted heat indexes reaching 110 degrees, triggering the TSSAA heat policy.
Which games were moved to 7:30 p.m.?
Cheatham County at Stewart County, Clay County at Jackson County, Montgomery Central at Harpeth, and Ravenwood at Green Hill.