On October 30, 2024, Knoxville News Sentinel reported on the operations of FIRST APOSTOLIC CHURCH in an article titled, "Maryville Apostolic teacher sentenced to prison time for sexual assault of student." For more information, please see Knoxville News Sentinel article.
- On January 12, 2023, The Knoxville News Sentinel published an article titled "Former teacher at Maryville Apostolic academy accused of sexually abusing 14-year-old girl." For more information, please see The Knoxville News Sentinel article
- On January 20, 2023, Knox News published an article titled "Before ex-teacher was charged with sex abuse, her family sued the church-run school." For more information, please see Knox News article
- On January 27, 2023, Knox News published an article titled "Ex-Maryville Apostolic teacher volunteered at church after sex assault allegation." For more information, please see Knox News article
- On March 19, 2024, Knoxville News Sentinel published an article titled "Former Maryville Apostolic teacher Kade Abbott to plead guilty to sexual abuse charges." For more information, please see Knoxville News Sentinel article
- On October 30, 2025, Knoxville News Sentinel published an article titled "Former Maryville Apostolic teacher Kade Abbott, in prison for sex assault, denied appeal." For more information, please see Knoxville News Sentinel article