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Featured StoryAll five candidates will be on the ballot for Tuesday's primary election.
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Early voting begins on April 15, and all three candidates will be on the ballot as Democrats for the May 5 primary.
The winner of the May 5 primary will face independent candidate Leigh Ann Scarbrough in the general election on August 6.
The Memphis Councilwoman is the only Democrat running for governor who’s held an elected office.
What's happening across the state, refreshed throughout the day.
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Who's running, who's raising money, and where do they stand on education? Our nonpartisan tracker follows every declared candidate, campaign dollar, and policy position — updated as the race unfolds.
Open the TrackerThe latest education news from across the Volunteer State
The MNPS Board of Education denied every proposed charter school for the fifth straight year
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Opponents brought up union concerns this week, but didn’t mention students.
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Those cuts include 57 teachers.
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The Empowerment Academy is one of three public charter schools proposed this year by an organization of the same name, with two others planned for Memphis and N...
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News from Tennessee's colleges, universities, and beyond
APR 24, 2026
The THEC announced that nearly 55,000 seniors completed a FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year, ranking first in the na...
APR 13, 2026
The Tennessee Higher Education Committee (THEC) announced that it is donating almost $900,000 to four higher education i...
APR 10, 2026
The report suggests that postsecondary students who receive persistent coaching and grants are more likely to return to...
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