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Tennessee Charter Commission Looks at Big Challenge Facing New Charter Schools: Facilities

Tennessee charter schools want more support from the state when it comes to facilities and financing. The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, a state body that oversees a portfolio of charter schools across the state, hosted a panel on Thursday to discuss the challenges of securing resources and facilities. Charter schools, which are privately run and publicly funded, are responsible for managing their own operations and finances. Chris Richards, chair of the commission, said that finding facilities is “the single biggest thing that we consistently hear about with our new schools.”

Tennessee · 10-09
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In the Loop: Grand Opening of the new Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center

The new Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC) campus opened in August for Williamson County Schools. WCS faculty and staff, students, and county officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the district’s newest addition to its College, Career and Technical Education program: the Innovation Center. Located adjacent to Franklin High School on Claude Yates Drive, the 26,000-square-foot facility gives 10th- through 12th-grade students hands-on experience for when they come out of high school and enter the workforce. Programs offered at the EIC are Advanced Power and Machinery; Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism; Aviation, Fire Management, and Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

Williamson County, TN · 10-07
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Gov. Lee dismissed from MSCS oversight board case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal judge in Nashville, Tennessee, has just issued a new order in the fight over state intervention at Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Judge Waverly Crenshaw has dismissed Governor Bill Lee and other state leaders from the case. And he also wants to know when Tennessee’s new oversight board will be ready, willing, […]

Tennessee · 10-05

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Inside one White House native’s journey to Vanderbilt’s New York campus

As Vanderbilt University recently expanded with a new satellite campus in New York City this fall, its inaugural cohort of students includes a Robertson County native who is making her mark in the Big Apple in more ways than one. A graduate of White House Heritage High School, Carolina Kelly...

New York, NY · 10-06
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Human trafficking awareness training expands in Tennessee schools

Tennessee has a new law requiring K-12 students to receive instruction on child trafficking awareness and prevention. Supporters said the goal is to help students recognize exploitation, grooming and unsafe situations, and to know where to get help. Mary Trapnell, founder and executive director of the Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition , said her group focuses on "Rescue, Restore, Recognize and Resource." She met with lawmakers who introduced the bill, which now applies to all schools in the state. With a state grant, her group first launched the Educate to Recognize program for students in Rutherford County. "The county school board voted and unanimously agreed for NAHT to be the agency that would come in and roll that module out and tackle this in all of the 52 schools representing about 57,000 students and families," Trapnell explained. She noted subsequent meetings with lawmakers from all 95 counties showed broad support for stronger prevention education. In 2025, Tennessee law enforcement identified more than 100 human trafficking arrests, according to the most recent statistical report from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Trapnell added her group is incredibly grateful to help inform Tennessee's students, families and communities under the new law, which took effect

Tennessee · 10-06

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A. O. Smith’s APCOM Manufacturing Facility Welcomes Local High School Students

APCOM welcomed students from two Williamson County high schools to its Franklin, Tennessee, facility as part of Manufacturing Day. The event provided students with firsthand exposure to modern manufacturing careers and the opportunities available within the industry. Students from Centennial High School and Nolensville High School visited APCOM’s 200,000- square-foot...

Franklin, TN · 10-05

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PHOTOS: 10 Tennessee early childhood educators honored with surprise award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Ten Tennessee early childhood educators were given a special surprise to honor their impact on the state's youngest students. Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE) surprised 10 educators in their classrooms with a $1,000 cash prize, an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville and a shopping spree at Lakeshore Learning.

Tennessee · 10-06

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PICK‘EM: David’s Week 8 Wilson County football prediction

The first week of October played no tricks on your local sports writer and his weekly pick ‘em column. Big region victories by Mt. Juliet, Friendship Christian and Lebanon gave yours truly an early Halloween treat entering fall break. But my work is far from done. There’s still one...

Wilson County, TN · 10-05

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Tennessee, Florida and North Carolina Lead a 50-State Parental-Rights Ranking as Defending Education Finds Wide Gaps in School Notice Rules

WASHINGTON, DC — Parents’ access to classroom materials, sex education notices and information about a student’s gender transition can look very different depending on where they live, according to a new report from Defending Education. The advocacy group’s first RISE report ranks all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across policies tied to parental rights, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, gender and sexuality instruction, teacher policies and foreign influence in education.

Florida · 10-04

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Tennessee Leads the South in National Education Rankings Following Decades of Improvements

A new analysis finds Tennessee made the largest improvement of any state in national rankings for fourth- and eighth-grade reading and math between 2003 and 2024, while persistent achievement gaps underscore the work still ahead.

Tennessee · 10-06

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Study Ranks Tennessee Second in Nation for Return on Investment in Education

The Volunteer State ranks seventh overall in the 2026 Education Freedom Report Card, with high marks for education spending efficiency and academic transparency.

Tennessee · 10-05

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West Greene Middle Volleyball Returning To State Tournament For Fourth-Straight Season

The Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) has hosted a Middle School State Volleyball Tournament for four years. This past Saturday, the West Greene Middle School volleyball team qualified for the Class A TMSAA State Volleyball Tournament for the fourth time. There are 216 Class A middle school volleyball teams in the state of Tennessee, and West Greene is one of eight teams still playing. Over the past three seasons, the Lady Buffs won the State Championship in 2023, finished as runner-up in 2024, and won the State Championship again in 2025.

Tennessee · 10-06

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‘As clear as mud’: New federal scholarship program raises questions for home-schoolers

GREENBACK, Tenn. (WATE) — A new federal scholarship, billed as the first national school choice program, is coming to Tennessee, but there are lots of questions about it. The Education Freedom Tax Credit will allow couples to claim up to $3,400 and individuals will be able to claim $1,700 to help cover education costs. “Yes, […]

Greenback, TN · 10-05

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Lakeview school getting portable classrooms

Three portable units will be placed at Lakeview Elementary School in Mt. Juliet this month because of repairs being done to the school’s roof, Wilson County Schools Director Travis Mayfield told the school board at its Oct. 1 meeting. The portable units will be divided into six classrooms and...

Wilson County, TN · 10-05

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ICYMI: Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores – Week 7

Week 7 of Middle Tennessee high school football is a wrap. 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, visit TSSAA.com. The schedule below is from TSSAA and features the ten following Source counties: Cannon, […] The post ICYMI: Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores – Week 7 appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Sumner County, TN · 10-05

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TN reports increase in public colleges, universities enrollment for fall 2026

According to the THEC, Tennessee public colleges and universities reported an increase of 2,933 students — up to 228,352 students — which is a 1.3% increase from fall 2025.

Tennessee · 10-04

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Dr. Leigh Webb Celebrates 30 Years of Centennial High School

For Centennial High School’s 30th anniversary, former principal and current Williamson County Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Leigh Webb reflects on what makes Cougar Nation special. Having served as principal from 2012 to 2017, Dr. Webb shares stories from Friday night football games, student traditions and the pride she witnessed throughout the Centennial community. She also […] The post Dr. Leigh Webb Celebrates 30 Years of Centennial High School appeared first on Williamson Source .

Williamson County, TN · 10-02

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Tennessee names Collierville STEM teacher as Teacher of the Year

Tennessee named Jenna Burke as its 2026-27 Teacher of the Year in an Oct. 1 event in Nashville. She teaches at Sycamore Elementary School, which is part of the Collierville Schools district roughly 30 miles southeast of Memphis. Burke is teaches science, technology, engineering and mathematics — or STEM for short. She is known for creating hands-on, real-world STEM learning experiences and finding ways to challenge students to think critically and work together, according to a July 23 post by the school announcing her as a finalist. "She continuously integrates innovative practices to ensure students are not just learners, but creators and collaborators," Sycamore Elementary Principal Julie Manhein said in the post. "Her positive impact extends into our school culture as well as the entire Sycamore community." The post also highlighted how Burke encourages students to embrace challenges and mistakes as part of the learning process, calling them "FLOPS," or Fantastic Learning Opportunities. "Some of the most inspiring moments in the STEM lab are when students, convinced of potential success, fail during a design challenge," Burke said in the post. "Listening to them reflect bolsters my belief that thinking critically and collaboratively, and learning from failure, are not innate abilities

Tennessee · 10-02

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Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores – Week 7

Week 7 of Middle Tennessee high school football is underway with a handful of teams playing on Thursday night — here’s a look at how local teams fared across the region. We will update this article on Friday night as Friday night games conclude. The scores below are...

Tennessee · 10-02

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State House candidates talk class size, vouchers, mental health in education forum

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Candidates for three Tennessee House seats addressed voters at a candidate forum hosted by Clarksville Voices for Education this week discussing education, classroom working conditions, and financial pressures facing local families. The event Wednesday at the Clarksville-Montgomery County North Branch Library included candidates for...

Clarksville, TN · 10-02