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Tennessee school voucher transparency bill killed in House as expansion looms
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (524+ words) NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee and top Republicans are pushing to double Tennessee's school voucher program and provide public cash to at least 20,000 more families to help pay for private school tuition. But their effort is facing pushback from…...
Tennessee educators push for TCAP testing delay after winter storm disruption
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (254+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Professional Educators of Tennessee (PET) sent a letter to the Tennessee Commissioner of Education, Lizzette Reynolds, to request a delay in TCAP testing. In the letter, Executive Director of PET, JC Bowman, said that because of…...
Robertson County Schools to request snow day waiver following January winter storm
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (199+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Robertson County School District is requesting that the Tennessee Department of Education waive some of its snow days following the recent deadly winter storm. In addition to the request, the school board also voted to change…...
Carvana holding hiring event in Nashville
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (98+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Carvana, the online auto dealer that changed the way people buy and sell vehicles, is hiring in Nashville. The revolutionary company is holding a hiring event on Tuesday, February 10, and hopes to find qualified applicants to fill…...
Friday marks last day to submit applications for TN school voucher program
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (232+ words) Friday marks last day to submit applications for TN school voucher program'WSMV NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Friday, February 6, marks the last day families in Tennessee can apply for the Education Freedom Scholarships for the 2026-27 school year. The program, administered by the…...
Maury County Public Schools to hold education career fair
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (131+ words) COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Maury County Public Schools announced it would be holding a career fair for those interested in education in March. At the event, attendees will be able to meet with 24 school leadership teams, check out current job openings…...
New $56 million dorm coming to Middle Tennessee State University
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (237+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Middle Tennessee State University has announced plans to erect a $56.5 million new student housing community. The new Womack Commons is in collaboration with developer The Annex Group, a press release from the university said. Construction is set…...
Lawmakers pushing for pilot program to launch free feminine hygiene vending machines in TN schools
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (117+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Lawmakers are pushing for a pilot program for free feminine hygiene vending machines to be placed in schools in Tennessee. This bill, SB 0587, would require the Department of Health to create a pilot program for women's restrooms…...
‘We are here’: Metro Schools hosts food giveaway amid NES power outages
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (200+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - With power outages continuing to affect people across city, Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) hosted an outreach event Thursday. Meal distributions took place at four schools across the district. "We wanna make sure our students are coming…...
List: Middle Tennessee school closures continue as many remain without power
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (121+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some Middle Tennessee school districts are continuing its closures as the second week of the historic ice storm continues. Below is a list of schools that have announced ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some Middle Tennessee school districts are…...