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Educator of the Week: Terron Simmons

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Terron Simmons, a 4th grade Math and Science teacher at East Elementary School, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, an award sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Simmons says she was shocked and blessed to be this weeks Educator of the Week.

Tennessee · 09-25
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Dolly has supported her alma mater through the years

Tennessee · 09-25

The Jackson Sun

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JMCSS Superintendent named Tennessee's Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Marlon King, superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools, has been named the 2027 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made Sept. 20 during the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents Awards Banquet in Gatlinburg. King was selected from eight regional superintendents representing various parts of the state. King has led Jackson-Madison County Schools since 2020 and has more than 30 years of experience in public education. He will represent Tennessee at the 2027 AASA National Conference on Education in Atlanta. King's career in education King began his career as a teacher in Shelby County Schools and later became a principal in Fayette County Schools. He has served as superintendent in Haywood, Fayette, and Madison Counties. Additionally, he has worked as an executive director with the Tennessee Department of Education. Throughout his career, King has earned recognition for improving some of the most challenging schools and districts in Tennessee, officials said. His leadership has emphasized strengthening literacy instruction, developing school leaders, setting high expectations and fostering community engagement. King is also involved in several statewide organizations, including the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents, Leading Innovation for Tennessee and the Institute for Education Innovation. Academic background and personal life King holds

Tennessee · 09-24

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2027-28 FAFSA opens for Tennessee students seeking college financial aid

The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open for Tennessee students and families seeking financial aid for college. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission says completing the FAFSA is required to access financial aid programs including Pell Grants, Tennessee Promise and the HOPE Scholarship. Families are encouraged to apply early and have documents...

Tennessee · 09-25
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Week 6 of high school football in East TN: Preview & predictions

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Week 6 of the high school football season has arrived across East Tennessee, and redemption is on the line after a 3-3 mark for WVLT Sports Reporter John Sartori in Week 5. WVLT Sports Reporter John Sartori is 22-7 on the year. POWELL AT CENTRAL. A...

Tennessee · 09-24

The Tennessean

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When is fall break for Middle Tennessee schools? Dates by district

The first day of fall brings more than cooler temperatures, sweater weather and the return of seasonal drinks. For Middle Tennessee students, it also means fall break is just around the corner. Depending on the school district, students may have anywhere from a few days to nearly two weeks off. In Nashville, Metro Nashville Public Schools students receive a week-long fall break, while students in Dickson County are out for nearly two weeks. Here are the important dates to know. More: When will Middle Tennessee's leaves change color? Fall foliage could peak early When is fall? The first day of fall, also known as the autumnal equinox, arrives Sept. 22 at 7:04 p.m. CT, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The astronomical event marks the official start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. When is fall break for Middle Tennessee schools Bedford County Schools: Oct. 23 and 26 Cheatham County Schools: Oct. 12-16 Clarksville-Montgomery School System: Oct. 12-16 Coffee County Schools: Oct. 5-9 Dickson County Schools: Oct. 5-16 Franklin Special District: Oct. 12-16 Marshall County Schools: Oct. 12-16 Maury County Public Schools: Oct. 5-9 Metro Nashville Public Schools: Oct. 12-16 Murfreesboro City Schools: Oct. 5-9 Robertson County Schools: Oct. 12-16

Tennessee · 09-22

Tennessee Firefly

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Dr. Claire Reeves Unanimously Selected as New Williamson School Board Chair

Dr. Reeves previously served as the vice chair of the Williamson County Board of Education.

Williamson County, TN · 09-22

Tennessee Tribune

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Fisk Named Tennessee’s Top Ranking HBCU

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fisk University has been recognized as Tennessee’s Top Ranking Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the 2027 U.S. News and World Report College Rankings. This recognition underscores Fisk’s longtime commitment to student success and academic excellence and further highlights the institution’s accelerating upward trajectory.

Nashville, TN · 09-23

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FAFSA applications for 2027-28 open for Tennessee students

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced Thursday that students and their families could begin filling out applications. Families will need financial documents like tax returns and W-2 forms to complete the application.

Tennessee · 09-24

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Latest Cheatham County College Student Updates

Middle Tennessee State University has released the final graduate list and congratulates the students who received their degrees at its summer 2026 commencement ceremony. MTSU’s summer commencement saluted members of the second Class of 2026 during a single ceremony in Murphy Center to confer their degrees. Area students who...

Cheatham County, TN · 09-22

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School board moves forward with multiple projects

A number of major facility and construction projects overseen by Robertson County Schools passed significant steps last week from the board of education. The approvals included a potential land purchase for a new school in Springfield, new air conditioners at Greenbrier Middle, and preliminary designs for the new White House Heritage Middle School.

Robertson County, TN · 09-22

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Latest Dickson County College Student Achievements

Middle Tennessee State University has released the final graduate list and congratulates the students who received their degrees at its summer 2026 commencement ceremony. MTSU’s summer commencement saluted members of the second Class of 2026 during a single ceremony in Murphy Center to confer their degrees. Area students who...

Murfreesboro, TN · 09-23

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Calls for Tenn. lawmakers to audit MNPS grows after accusations of retaliation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Calls are growing for Tennessee lawmakers to audit Metro Nashville Public Schools following allegations of retaliation and grade manipulation. Michele Vetter, a candidate for Tennessee House District 52, is calling for an immediate audit of MNPS. Vetter is the Republican nominee for the district in the Nov. 3 general election.

Nashville, TN · 09-21

Columbia Daily Herald

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The Daily Herald's Harrison Campbell predicts the area's top TSSAA football games

Columbia, TN · 09-23

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Unbeaten Columbia Central, 3-1 Giles County extend TSWA poll stays

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced Monday its high school football rankings following Week 5. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote in Division I (five through one in DII).

Tennessee · 09-21

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David Gabriel Georges With Another Massive Performance in Limited Work as Baylor Stays Undefeated

Another week, another dazzling performance from David Gabriel Georges in the high school ranks. It’s becoming clockwork at this point. And this one didn’t even come on that many touches. Gabriel Georges’ massive showing on Friday night helped Baylor pick up a 42-0 win over Christ Presbyterian Academy,...

Nashville, TN · 09-19

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Tennessee high school football: TSSAA Week 6 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

The 2026 Tennessee high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's prep football slate in The Volunteer State.

Tennessee · 09-21

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The Classic at Tennessee High School announces 2026 tournament field

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The 2026 Classic at Tennessee High School, presented by Toyota of Bristol, will feature 18 boys basketball teams from seven states when the annual holiday tournament tips off Dec. 26 at Viking Hall. The field includes host Tennessee High School, along with local teams Cherokee,...

Bristol, TN · 09-22

Sumner County Source

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ICYMI: High School Football Scores – Week 5

Week 4 of Middle Tennessee high school football is in the books — here’s a look at how local teams fared across the region. More Sports News The scores below are from TSSAA and cover the ten Source counties: Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson and Williamson. For scores from other counties, […] The post ICYMI: High School Football Scores – Week 5 appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Sumner County, TN · 09-21

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TCAT Elizabethton officials indicted by grand jury for misuse of college services, funding

Two executives with the Tennessee Center for Applied Technology’s Elizabethton campus face criminal charges following indictments based on a Comptroller’s Office investigation. The state report said John Lee and Mark DeHart made out with more than $1 million in funding and use of services to benefit a private...

Tennessee · 09-21