Tennessee families furious after students forced to walk at graduation in torrential rain
Two Tennessee high schools faced backlash after holding outdoor graduation ceremonies in heavy rain. Families and students expressed frustration over the decision, as many were left soaked during the event. Concerns were raised about safety, and some parents are calling for a redo of the ceremony.
- ▪Students at Centennial High School and Franklin High School walked across the stage in torrential rain during their graduation ceremonies.
- ▪Parents expressed concerns for the safety of elderly attendees due to slippery conditions in the bleachers.
- ▪Some students are planning to redo their graduation photos because they were soaked during the ceremony.
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US News Tennessee families furious after students forced to walk at graduation in torrential rain By Richard Pollina Published May 25, 2026, 6:27 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Two Tennessee high schools are facing backlash after pushing ahead with outdoor graduation ceremonies in torrential rain, leaving students and families soaked and furious. Students at Centennial High School and Franklin High School trudged across the stage in the pouring rain Thursday night as family members sat through a drenching downpour to watch their loved ones become high school graduates, WSMV reported.
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