Coffee County continues the process of fulfilling the Director of Schools position. Now Grundy County begins its search for a new leader. Thirteen applicants are interested in replacing Jody Hargis, the retiring Director of Schools. John Franklin Bruce, Manchester, Tenn. a retired manager has applied, along with Mary Ann Gemmill, Naples, Fla.; former chief administrative officer, Collier County District School Board. Gemmill was a finalist for the Coffee County director. The Grundy County School Board hopes to hire someone by the end of the year.