All Hamilton County Schools students will now be prohibited from using cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The ban takes effect Oct. 1. Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / Getty image / Student scrolling on a phone. Photo 2 / Staff photo by Abby White / Freshmen students take the stairs to their first class. North River Future Ready Center, formerly Sequoyah High School, held their first day of classes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. #tennessee #nooga #hamilton #schools #education #phones #phoneban #timesfreepress #local #community #city