Jacob Holley
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141 articles · Joined Mar 18, 2026
Jake is an experienced journalist who has spent his career reporting on news, business, sports, and more in Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Tennessee. He graduated from Oklahoma State University, where he pursued his love for writing and telling people's stories. Jake has had a great affection for Tennessee since he was a child and relishes the privilege of making a difference in the state he loves.
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- Tristar Reads Winners Turn Summer Pages into ScholarshipsAug 14, 2026
The contest’s four winners racked up more than 1,400 hours of reading this summer, including overall winner Wesley Martin, who spent nearly 8 hours a day reading.
- Metro Nashville Public Schools Superintendent Credits Widespread Academic Improvement to Higher StandardsAug 12, 2026
The district recorded consistent increases in TCAP proficiency across multiple subjects since 2021.
- Some of Tennessee’s Largest School Districts Absent from Annual Educator SurveyAug 12, 2026
Multiple large school districts were unrepresented after failing to reach the minimum 45 percent response threshold.
- ‘It Was Hard Not to Cry:’ From School Board Rejection to Opening Day CelebrationAug 10, 2026
Inside the long road to Jackson Museum Academy’s inaugural school year.
- Knox County School Board Flips to Democratic Majority in ElectionAug 7, 2026
Brandy Jenkins defeated Republican candidate Bill Sofield to fill the District 9 seat.
- House District 80 Challengers Divided Over Support of Public Charter Schools and AccountabilityAug 5, 2026
Democrats Bethany Miller and Andrea Bond-Johnson are running to replace retiring Rep. Johnny Shaw.
- Rocketship United Academy Holds “Kinder Camp” Ahead of First School Day Aug 5, 2026
Principal Ben Smith says the camp prepares incoming kindergarteners to transition to elementary school.
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Faces Tough Back-to-School QuestionsAug 4, 2026
Media grilled Dr. Roderick Richmond about state intervention, enrollment, and staffing issues on the first day of school.
- Open Enrollment Divides Challengers in Open Nashville House Seat Aug 3, 2026
Four Democrats are running to replace Representative Caleb Hemmer in the District 59 primary.
- Senator Adam Lowe Named First TSS Action Hero Award RecipientJul 31, 2026
Lowe was recognized for sponsoring open enrollment legislation and supporting public-education transparency.