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Managing Editor

Sky Arnold

Sky Arnold is the Managing Editor of The Tennessee Firefly, a civic-minded news outlet launched in 2022. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, he brings nearly 20 years of broadcast journalism experience, having reported for television and radio stations in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Tennessee, including government coverage for Fox 17 in Nashville and WBBJ in Jackson.

At The Tennessee Firefly, Sky directs editorial strategy, mentors reporters, and oversees coverage of education policy, state government, and public accountability. He is a recognized authority on charter school processes and state budget transparency.

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Articles by Sky Arnold

Local Education

Old Challenge Impacts the New School Year in Rutherford County

Rutherford County Schools is still looking for drivers to fill two bus runs.

Sky Arnold·August 11, 2026·2 min read

State EducationCollege and Higher Edu...

Despite Concerns, AI Offers Hope to Enrich the Learning Environment

Experts say equipping teachers with AI literacy is a key first step to better utilizing the technology.

Sky Arnold·August 10, 2026·2 min read

Elections

Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green Win Gubernatorial Primaries

Education proved decisive in numerous closely watched House races.

Sky Arnold·August 7, 2026·2 min read

Elections

Reports Show Congressman Rose Has Loaned His Campaign Nearly $13 Million

Rose spent most of that money with a firm responsible for a poll showing a dead heat with Senator Blackburn.

Sky Arnold·August 5, 2026·2 min read

Local EducationCollege and Higher Edu...

LEAD Students Find Useful 'Thought Partner' in AI

LEAD's summer Alpha AI Program introduces students to AI as a tool to improve their ideas.

Sky Arnold·July 30, 2026·2 min read

Two New Public Charter Schools Approved in Memphis

Board members unanimously voted in favor of the Urban Dove schools and expressed some support for a third charter applicant.

Sky Arnold·July 29, 2026·2 min read

Elections

Rep. Elaine Davis Runs on Education Record, Challenger Brent Jones Ignores Firefly Questions

Jones declined to respond to multiple questions from the Tennessee Firefly about key education issues affecting Knoxville’s House District 18.

Sky Arnold·July 28, 2026·2 min read

Elections

Todd Warner Facing Opposition After Voting Against Key Trump Policy

Warner’s opposition to private school choice and decision to run for two offices at the same time have become defining issues in his primary against Vincent Cuevas.

Sky Arnold·July 27, 2026·2 min read

State GovernmentCollege and Higher Edu...

Changes Designed to Support ‘Good-Paying, In-Demand’ Careers Approved

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission passed an important update on Thursday for how colleges and universities are funded.

Sky Arnold·July 24, 2026·2 min read

Elections

Bo McCawley Sides with Democrats on Key Education Issue in GOP Primary

McCawley faces school choice supporter Andy Swafford in East Tennessee’s House District 31 primary.

Sky Arnold·July 22, 2026·2 min read

Elections

Lee Reeves Faces GOP Challenger Who Takes Union Position on Education

House District 65 challenger Michelle Foreman sides with the TEA on the Education Freedom Scholarship program.

Sky Arnold·July 21, 2026·2 min read

Elections

West Tennessee Candidates Offer Different Solutions to Improve Education

Brett Giannini and Jason Fleming are vying to replace longtime State Representative Debra Moody.

Sky Arnold·July 20, 2026·2 min read