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Longtime high school basketball coach dies in tractor accident on his farm
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· July 23, 2026
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Key points The incident occurred on the farm of Doug McBee, a 73-year-old coach and educator at Grainger High School. His son, Skylar McBee, played basketball for the University of Tennessee from 2009 to 2013.
A tractor accident on a farm has resulted in the death of a longtime high school basketball coach. The incident occurred on the farm of Doug McBee, a 73-year-old coach and educator at Grainger High School. McBee's death was reported by the Grainger County Sheriff's Office, which stated that the accident involved a rollover.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. McBee was also a teacher and made a significant impact on his students, serving as a mentor and role model to many. His son, Skylar McBee, played basketball for the University of Tennessee from 2009 to 2013.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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