James Williams

He continued his education at Union University where he played football and basketball.

After receiving a B.S. in 1934, Williams began his coaching career at Chester County High School. He coached football until 1941 when the sport was discontinued because of World War II. He also coached both the boys' and girls' basketball teams. During this time he played baseball on area independent and semi-pro teams.

In 1948, Williams received a master's degree from George Peabody College and became principal of Chester County High School. His interest in sports continued throughout his 26 years as principal. He reactivated the football program in 1949, secured permission to set up a field for night football, and served on committees to build Eagle Stadium. He was a co-founder and president of the Volunteer Football Conference. He was also commissioner of Volunteer Conference Officials' Association.

Williams was also active in interscholastic athletics at the state level. He served on the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association's Board of Control form 1953 to 1965. Following that, he was a member of the groups' Legislative Council from 1968 to 1974, serving as president the last three years. During this time he attended several meetings of the National Federation Athletic Associations as a delegate from the Board and Council.

In 1974 he retired after serving his alma mater for forty years. His participation in athletics had begun at CCHS in 1927 when he was a member of the football and baseball squads.