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Protestors Flock to Capitol to Oppose Redistricting Special Session
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Protestors Flock to Capitol to Oppose Redistricting Special Session

Republican leaders hope to redraw Tennessee's congressional districts less than three months before early voting begins.

Jacob Holley·May 6, 2026·2 min read
Here’s Who’s Running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 9

Here’s Who’s Running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 9

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May 5, 2026·3 min
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Shelby County Commission Approves Funding to Fight School Intervention

The approved money will support a legal challenge of a recently passed state law.

Sky Arnold
May 5, 2026·2 min
(From left to right) Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 8 candidates Tanya Frey and Ayleem Connolly. (Photos Courtesy of Each Candidate)

Here’s Who’s Running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 8

The winner of the May 5 primary will face independent candidate Leigh Ann Scarbrough in the general election on August 6.

Jacob Holley
May 4, 2026·2 min
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Here’s Who’s Running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 6

All five candidates will be on the ballot for Tuesday's primary election.

Jacob Holley
May 4, 2026·2 min
Here’s Who’s Running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 1

Here’s Who’s Running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 1

Early voting begins on April 15, and all three candidates will be on the ballot as Democrats for the May 5 primary.

Jacob Holley
May 1, 2026·2 min
Jerri Green Wants to Strengthen Special Education, End “Welfare for the Wealthy”

Jerri Green Wants to Strengthen Special Education, End “Welfare for the Wealthy”

The Memphis Councilwoman is the only Democrat running for governor who’s held an elected office.

Sky Arnold
May 1, 2026·2 min
Education Secretary Defends Cuts that Could Impact Tennessee Schools

Education Secretary Defends Cuts that Could Impact Tennessee Schools

Linda McMahon fielded questions from Senators about her department’s proposed smaller budget.

Jacob Holley
Apr 30, 2026·2 min
Something is Missing from the Memphis School Intervention Debate

Something is Missing from the Memphis School Intervention Debate

Opponents brought up union concerns this week, but didn’t mention students.

Sky Arnold
Apr 30, 2026·2 min

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Denies Six Charter Schools Without Discussion

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Knox County Schools to Cut More Than 100 Employees

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Tennessee On Pace For Record-High FAFSA Completion Numbers

Jacob Holley·Apr 24, 2026
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Rutherford County School Board Approves County’s Sixth Public Charter School

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Former Memphis Principal to Lead Proposed Urban Dove Charter School

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State Oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools Heads to Governor’s Desk

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House Members Debate Whether Charter Schools are “Real” Public Schools

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State Oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools Moves Closer to Passage

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Lawmakers Consider Late Change to Expand Education Savings Account Program

Sky Arnold·Apr 21, 2026
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Libertas School of Memphis Approved to Open High School

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