​It has been less than a month since Greg Wyant stepped into the role of Rutherford County Schools athletic director, yet he’s already diving into several initiatives aimed at strengthening athletics throughout the county. “There’s a lot to do, but I feel we’ve assembled a solid team,” Wyant said. He was named the new county athletic director on June 17, succeeding Chris Harris, who retired at the end of the school year. The early weeks have been a whirlwind of learning and connecting with colleagues across the central office who influence the district’s athletic decisions. “It’s been a bit overwhelming,” Wyant admitted, underscoring the rapid pace and breadth of the responsibilities.
Wyant’s transition into the county AD role follows a long tenure as the athletic director at Siegel High School from 2010 until his appointment to the county position. In an interesting prelude to his county leadership, Wyant became active with a county sports council that began forming in February. One of the council’s initial goals is to host a Rutherford County sports awards show modeled after Williamson County’s WILLCO Awards. The envisioned event is slated for May 2027 and will honor Rutherford County Schools student-athletes across multiple sports, while also presenting top overall male and female student-athlete awards for the district.
“The concept actually crystallized in February with the first meeting,” Wyant explained. “Claire Maxwell, the Rutherford County Board of Education chair, and school board member Butch Vaughn collaborated with Chris Harris and brought in a few others to discuss starting a Rutherford County Sports Council. From there, the idea emerged to create a WILLCO-type awards ceremony, and we’ve been mapping out the plan and the steps to bring it to life.” Wyant emphasized that more specifics and a formal announcement about the event would be shared in the coming weeks. “Right now, things look good to get this off the ground for the 2026-27 school year,” he said. “There are still some calls to make and additional people to bring on board, but we’re in a strong position to launch the ceremony in May.”
The day Wyant accepted the county AD post also brought another significant development: Jena Jones was named to a new athletic supervisor role within Rutherford County Schools. The position was created to assist with eligibility compliance and other facets of the district’s athletic program, according to a news release.
Wyant, now 63, has spent most of his life in the Murfreesboro area. He attended Middle Tennessee State University after graduating from White County High School in 1981. His coaching career includes 16 years at Riverdale High School before moving to Siegel, where he later served as an athletic director. Before taking the county AD job, he also contributed as a safety coach within the county, a testament to his broad involvement in local athletics.
Wyant’s leadership comes at a pivotal time for Rutherford County’s athletic programs. His history with Riverdale and Siegel, combined with his broad experience in coaching, program administration, and school-based athletics, positions him to spearhead efforts that could raise the profile of student-athletes across the county. As the athletics department charts its path forward, Wyant’s focus on collaboration, strategic planning, and community engagement will be central to turning the council’s early ambitions into tangible, well-supported opportunities for Rutherford County Schools’ student-athletes.