A new report shows that Tennessee’s lottery revenue proceeds are shrinking, putting the state’s scholarship programs – which depend on these funds – at risk.
MNPS denies renewed application of four charter schools, citing financial strains on the district
The board for Metro Nashville Public Schools voted nearly unanimously to deny the applications of four proposed charter schools for the second time – citing financial strains on the district’s budget.
Updates: Here’s what Nashville city agencies want to fund in the coming year
How will Metro spend your tax dollars? See the latest proposals on parks, libraries, transit, health, and more Metro agencies.
Nashville votes on two contested school board seats: A closer look at the candidates
Multiple candidates are vying for two contested seats on the Metro Nashville Public Schools board.
NashVillager Podcast: School bills
What did Tennessee’s legislature decide on bills that affect the state’s schools? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 23, 2026.
More state troopers, no grocery tax cuts in Tennessee’s $58B budget
Tennessee lawmakers have prioritized school vouchers and law enforcement during a lean budget year.
Tennessee legislature narrowly passes school voucher expansion, raising total spots to 35,000
A bill that nearly doubles the number of school vouchers in Tennessee narrowly passed both chambers of the state legislature this week amid concerns that this rapid expansion jeopardizes the state’s financial future.
Tennessee House passes voucher expansion bill amid concerns of future costs to taxpayers
The Tennessee House narrowly passed a bill on Monday that nearly doubles the number of vouchers available for the upcoming school year. The move garnered pushback from lawmakers who argue that the expansion is a bad financial move that could eventually bankrupt the state.
An expansion of Tennessee’s school vouchers could impact undocumented students
An amendment to a voucher expansion bill advancing in the statehouse links public school funding with students’ immigration status. Education advocates warn that this measure would discourage undocumented students from enrolling in Tennessee schools.
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