Some parents took issue with the school board declaring this day without any input from families.
Tennessee teacher asks judge to lift “no contact” ban following Charlie Kirk-related suspension
After suing the Williamson County school district for violating her First Amendment rights, she’s asking a judge to stop the district from preventing her from going on school grounds or speaking with students and teachers.
For Sewanee students, the Perimeter Trail is more than a hike. It’s a tradition
Every year, before graduating, seniors at Sewanee: The University of the South try to hike the entirety of the 20-mile trail that encompasses the school.
Vanderbilt professors recommend against signing Trump higher ed compact
Professors at Vanderbilt University have recommended against an agreement calling for the university to comply with directives from the Trump administration in exchange for favor in receiving federal grants.
Critics of Tennessee’s school voucher program worry that it leaves kids with disabilities behind
Backers of the new school voucher program promised that it would expand school choice for Tennessee families. But critics worry the program leaves students with disabilities behind.
East Nashville church hosts live music event to raise food donations for school kids in need
Each year, a church in East Nashville opens its doors to local musicians who want to give back to kids facing food insecurity.
PEN America warns of rise in books ‘systematically removed from school libraries’
A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list.
Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money
The White House is asking nine major universities, including Vanderbilt, to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.
NashVillager Podcast: Fisk and Rosenwald Schools
How is Fisk University preserving the history of a Jim Crow-era educational program for Black students? Plus, the local news for September 30, 2025.
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