Don Odom Named Rutherford Co. Director Of Schools

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – The Rutherford County Board of Education named the new Director of Schools on Monday night.

After considering four candidates, the Board of Education voted unanimously to name Don Odom to the post.

Odom is currently the district's assistant superintendent.

He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, and has spent his entire education career in Rutherford County.

Current director Harry Gill Junior is retiring in June.

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