Jacob Holley
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199 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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- LEAD Public Schools Hires Emmy-Winning Educator to Expand Arts ProgramsNov 6, 2026
Former MNPS arts director Franklin Willis will lead efforts to expand creative opportunities.
- THEC Backs New UT Degree, Workforce-Focused Funding as Hargett Becomes ChairmanNov 5, 2026
Commissioners approved a new business technology program and recommended $116.2 million tied to student outcomes.
- Blackburn Puts Education, Affordability on Early AgendaNov 5, 2026
Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn said school choice, property taxes, workforce housing, and childcare will be early priorities.
- Blackburn Wins Governor As Democrats Make Gains In TennesseeNov 4, 2026
Republicans held Tennessee’s statewide and state Senate races but lost six state House seats and possibly one congressional seat.
- UT Knoxville Programs Clear New Federal Earnings TestNov 3, 2026
All 60 undergraduate programs included in a federal earnings analysis cleared the benchmark tied to future student loan eligibility.
- Knox County Schools Considers Changing Start Times to Cut Bus CostsNov 2, 2026
The district is considering fewer bus routes and different school schedules as it looks for ways to decrease spending.
- Early Voting Ends 45 Percent Ahead of 2022 Pace, 7 Percent Lower Than 2018Oct 30, 2026
Tennesseans cast 1,280,642 early and absentee votes, 45 percent more than in 2022, with Election Day set for Nov. 3.
- Today Is the Final Day to Vote Early in TennesseeOct 29, 2026
Early voting ends Thursday ahead of Tennessee’s state and federal general election on Nov. 3.
- Rep. Mark White Reappointed to Lead Nation’s Report Card BoardOct 29, 2026
The Memphis lawmaker will serve a second one-year term as chair of the national board that sets NAEP policy.
- McMahon, Vanderbilt Chancellor Call for Stronger Workforce PathwaysOct 28, 2026
The higher education discussion focused on job preparation, academic standards, and different paths to career success.