The celebrating of 100 years at Richard Hardy Memorial School, and school leaders would love for you to join them for this very special Centennial Celebration! Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Come enjoy a fun-filled day with: Open House Art Show Vendors Food Trucks Alumni Softball Game Live Entertainment Activities …
The Tennessee school voucher expansion bill was approved by the Senate on Thursday, April 16. An amendment to the legislation increases the number of Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships from 20,000 to 35,000. Ultimately, the Senate voted to adopt the House’s version of the bill rather than its own proposal, which would have expanded vouchers to …
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that the TN Promise application is now open for the Class of 2027. For the first time, high school juniors can apply beginning now, giving students earlier access than ever before to the state’s last-dollar scholarship. The earlier application timeline allows students and families to begin planning for …
On Wednesday, the ChattState community exceeded Give Day goal of $125,000, raising more than $132,000 for students and their futures. Because of a shared commitment to students, leaders launched brighter futures across Chattanooga State. This was a historic day, and it happened because of so many of you. And the countdown isn’t over. You can still …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has announced 56 Tennessee high schools that are this year’s recipients of the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for meeting student voter registration thresholds. Initiated in 2021, the Anne Dallas Dudley Awards focus on increasing voter registration in Tennessee among students who will be 18 or older on or before …
Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting an Open House on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 PM CST. This event is designed to connect prospective students, families, and community members with Chattanooga State Kimball programs, faculty, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic and workforce programs, and explore …
Tennessee students may soon have the opportunity to earn academic credit for completing hunter safety education. If approved, new legislation would enable schools to offer hunter education courses to students in grades 5 through 12, integrated within physical education, health, or safety curricula. The proposed bills are pending final approval from Governor Bill Lee. Upon …
The Jackson County, AL school board has honored two state championship basketball teams at a recent meeting. The North Sand Mountain Lady Bison secured the state Class 2A championship in Birmingham, with Kayden Reyes earning recognition as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Coached by Jeremiah Haynes, the NSM girls delivered the school’s very first state …
The Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing schools to display historical documents such as the Ten Commandments, sparking debate along party lines. Republicans view the Ten Commandments as historically significant, while Democrats argue the bill blurs church-state boundaries. SB 0303 permits schools to display documents like the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and state …
Press Release: Â On March 18, 2026, School Resource Officers (SROs) at North Middle School successfully intervened in two separate incidents involving threats of violence. Due to the rapid response of law enforcement and school administration, both situations were contained without incident. Details of the Incidents The events unfolded as follows: Initial Threat: SRO Bobby Long …
