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Sumner County high school seniors create website to connect students with volunteer opportunities

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Students in Sumner County have launched their own volunteering tool. Two senior girls at Liberty Creek High School created a website that helps local high schoolers find ways to give back to their community while tracking their efforts. “There were so many kids that needed...

Sumner County, TN · 16d
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Tennessee high school QB breaks record held since 2014

Antioch (TN) senior quarterback Andre Adams has been a highlight and record-breaking machine since he first stepped onto the field as a freshman. Now the future Colorado Buffaloes quarterback sits alone atop the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association record book, holding a record that has stood for over a decade. In a 26-7 win over Clarksville (TN) Friday night, Adams surpassed the career total offense (passing and rushing yardage) record set in 2014 by former Trinity Christian Academy (TN) standout Kyle Akin. Adams totaled 379 yards in the win, bringing his career total to 12,732. Akin previously held the record with 12,713 yards. He entered Friday night's game with 12,348 passing yards and 2,865 rushing yards. With Adams leading the way, Antioch went from a program that struggled to win to one on the verge of back-to-back 10-win seasons. As a sophomore, Adams led the Bears to six wins, passing for 1,435 yards and 12 touchdowns while also rushing for 493 yards and five touchdowns. He put it all together as a junior, leading Antioch to a 10-2 record and winning the program's first playoff game since 2007. Adams earned Mr. Football finalist honors, completing 71% of his passes for

Tennessee · 15d

Robertson County Source

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Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores – Week 10

Week 10 of high school football is a wrap. Here are the scores for all ten Source counties — Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, and Williamson. More Sports News. The scores below is from TSSAA and features the ten following Source counties: Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson,...

Williamson County, TN · 15d

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2026 Tennessee high school volleyball state finals: TSSAA tournament schedule and where to watch

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Late October is here and the 2026 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association volleyball state finals have begun at six venues in and around Murfreesboro. Teams across the five TSSAA volleyball classifications and divisions will take the courts as they compete for one of the five state championships up for grabs at Middle Tennessee State University.

Murfreesboro, TN · 18d
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Board Approves $87M Funding Plan for Nolensville-Area Middle School

Williamson County is taking steps toward funding a future middle school in the Nolensville area, where growing enrollment is expected to put pressure on existing schools in the coming years. More School News The Williamson County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to consider a resolution on Nov. 9 approving its intent to fund the […] The post Board Approves $87M Funding Plan for Nolensville-Area Middle School appeared first on Williamson Source .

Nolensville, TN · 16d

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Middle Tennessee High School Football Schedule – Week 10

High school football returns to Middle Tennessee this week and the excitement of Friday nights under the lights is back in full swing. Below is the complete Week 10 schedule for all ten Source counties — Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, and Williamson. More Sports News.

Williamson County, TN · 18d

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Growth drives plans for new schools in Davidson, Williamson counties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As more families move to Middle Tennessee, school leaders are planning for more students—and the classroom space they will need. Two projects in Davidson and Williamson counties would add an elementary school in Antioch and a middle school in the Nolensville area. The Williamson...

Davidson County, TN · 18d

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WCS Across the Board – October 19, 2026

The Williamson County School Board’s regular meeting took place October 19. In her report to the Board, Interim Superintendent Dr. Leigh Webb spoke about school safety and the district’s emphasis on keeping schools secure. In Student Spotlights, several student-athletes and teams were recognized for recent State championship victories: Fairview Middle’s boys cross-country team, Woodland Middle’s girls […] The post WCS Across the Board – October 19, 2026 appeared first on Williamson Source .

Williamson County, TN · 18d

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Board of Education to Review Charter School, Scholarship, and Virtual School Rule Changes

Proposed rules would affect charter school operations, scholarship priorities, and the closure of low-performing virtual schools.

Tennessee · 19d

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East Tennessee schools set winter break dates so you can start planning

Time to start planning! Students will soon get an extended holiday break from their classrooms . Many East Tennessee districts align their school schedules to start and end around the same time, and that's no different for winter break. Knox County Schools students will have a half-day Dec. 18, kicking off the annual reprieve from class. Students will be on winter break from Dec. 21 through Jan. 4, according to the KCS calendar . Teachers will report back a day early for an in-service half-day Jan. 4, according to KCS . Here's when Knox County and other East Tennessee districts will be out for their annual winter break. Alcoa City Schools Winter break starts Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5. Anderson County Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5. Blount County Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 6. Clinton City Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5. Grainger County Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5.

Knox County, TN · 19d

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O'Connell's $544M Nashville Capital Plan Fast-Tracks New Antioch School

Mayor Freddie O'Connell has filed a $544.72 million capital spending plan that directs $15 million toward a long-sought new elementary school in Antioch, part of a broader push to relieve overcrowding in one of Davidson County's fastest-growing corners. Metro Council is set to vote on the plan Tuesday, and school officials have been pressing for new capacity in Southeast Davidson County as the area's population keeps climbing.

Davidson County, TN · 19d

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UConn 3-star QB commit Cooper Newman becomes Tennessee’s all-time passing yardage leader

Sevier County (Tenn.) three-star senior quarterback Cooper Newman, a UConn commitment, has been one of the top signal callers in the state of Tennessee all season long and has already captured a state record and last week added another under his belt. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] Newman in Sevier County’s 42-20 victory over Tennessee last week became the all-time passing yardage leader in the state, now for his high school football career having thrown for 11,131 total yards. The other state record that Newman has under his belt is the all-time touchdowns m...

Sevier County, TN · 19d

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Milan up to No. 9 in West Tennessee Football Rankings after Week 9

Region 7-3A was the home of the biggest result from Week 9. Dyersburg held on to pick up a one-point win over Covington (28-27). The Trojans now have the inside edge of trying to earn a home playoff game. Covington was ranked last week, while Dyersburg was not ranked in...

Tennessee · 18d

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New Study Questions How Tennessee Pays Teachers in Hard-to-Staff Schools

National report finds fewer states offering targeted pay incentives as Tennessee schools deal with teacher turnover and staffing challenges.

Tennessee · 20d

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Bethel Physician Assistant Program Receives $225,000 Grant

McKenzie, Tenn. – Bethel University has been awarded a $225,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development through its Rural Healthcare Workforce Development Initiatives program. The award will support the Bethel University Physician Assistant Program in preparing practice-ready clinicians for rural and medically underserved communities across Tennessee.

Tennessee · 18d

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Legal Challenge to Gov. Lee’s School Voucher Program Dismissed

On Monday afternoon, a three-judge panel dismissed a major legal challenge to Gov. Bill Lee’s universal school voucher program. Much of the lawsuit, filed in November 2025 in Davidson County Chancery Court, revolved around the Tennessee Constitution’s 1978 Education Clause and a relevant 1993 Tennessee Supreme Court opinion, which guaranteed Tennessee’s students the right to a free public school system that meets an “enforceable standard.”

Tennessee · 18d

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Tennessee school choice program survives constitutional challenge in court

A lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program has been dismissed. Enacted in February 2025, Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program provides eligible students with state-funded scholarships toward private school tuition and other approved educational expenses. The program awarded 20,000 scholarships in its first year and expanded to 35,000 for the 2026–27 school year.

Tennessee · 18d

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Ohio Leaped to No. 2, and Girls High School Soccer Is Heating Up For Postseason

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The 2026 girls high school soccer fall season is almost at postseason, and the latest national composite rankings just dropped, showing some serious shifts. An Ohio team just pulled […]

Ohio · 18d

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MTSU developing faster bachelor’s degree for youth protection careers

The university is the first in the state to get the green light to develop a Focused Bachelor's Degree for students going into child protective services.

Murfreesboro, TN · 19d

Wilson County Source

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TN Launches New Designation for Colleges Supporting Transfer Students

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has launched a new statewide designation recognizing colleges that help transfer students avoid losing credits and stay on track toward graduation. Click for More News The Transfer Ready Campus Designation is open to public and private nonprofit colleges that demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for students transferring credits between […] The post TN Launches New Designation for Colleges Supporting Transfer Students appeared first on Wilson County Source .

Tennessee · 19d