Former Unicoi County coach indicted for improper use of system-issued fuel card

A former Unicoi County, Tennessee middle school teacher and assistant baseball coach is accused of using a fuel card earmarked for school use for his personal vehicle.

The state Comptroller’s Office reports Travis Griffith was indicted this month on one count of theft over $10,000. Investigators presented evidence of Griffith consistently using the card over a five-year basis—adding up to 160 times for gasoline.

System officials specified that the card was to be used for school vehicles only which are powered by diesel. Griffith, whose personal automobile is gas-powered, resigned in October.

(IMAGE: Tennessee Office of the Comptroller)