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Here’s Who’s Running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 1

Jerri Green Wants to Strengthen Special Education, End “Welfare for the Wealthy”

Legislative Session Wraps with Late Drama, Key Reforms, Historic Investments

State Oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools Heads to Governor’s Desk

Senate Passes Reduced Expansion of Education Freedom Scholarship Program

Senator Blackburn Continues to Outraise the Field in Governor’s Race

School Board Challenger Addresses Safety at Nashville PROPEL Forum

Nashville PROPEL School Board Candidate Forum Hits Disenrollment, Parent Engagement, and Accountability

Polling Shows Strong Support for Public Charter Schools

Senator Blackburn Continues to Hold Strong Lead in Republican Gubernatorial Primary

House Democrats Break with Senate Counterparts to Block Public School Choice

Grundy County Teachers Poised to Get Their Bonus, Despite Unexpected No Votes

Sen. Adam Lowe Hopes to Reduce Barriers for Public School Choice

Former Lawmakers Qualify in Race to Replace Lt. Gov. McNally

Governor says Educational Opportunity is Moving in the ‘Right Direction’

Sen. Blackburn’s Math Act Heads to Senate Floor

Rep. William Slater Proposes ‘Fair Opportunity’ for Public School Choice

Commissioner Reynolds Makes the Case for Investments in Teacher Raises, Summer Learning Camps, and Education Freedom Scholarships

Survey Finds Tennessee More Likely to Support Charter Schools, Open Enrollment, and Raising Teacher Pay Than Other States

Lawmakers Consider Making Election Day a Holiday for College Students

Lawmakers Consider Making Election Day a Holiday for Students

Poll Finds Voters Oppose Removing Algebra II as a Graduation Requirement and Reductions in Required Exams

New Poll Finds Voters Support Removing Barriers to Enroll Students Across County Lines

State House Passes Bill to Allow Ten Commandments be Displayed in School Classrooms

House Subcommittee Narrowly Advances Legislation Allowing the Election of Superintendents

Sen. Marsha Blackburn Continues to Hold Strong Lead in the Latest Governor’s Race Poll

New Statewide Poll: Blackburn at 60.6%, Voters Overwhelmingly Back Education Accountability

Shelby County Chancellor Rules Against Cutting Five School Board Members’ Terms

Sen. Blackburn Expresses Support for Public Charter Schools and Open Enrollment

Memphis Councilwoman Jerri Green and Senator Marsha Blackburn Surge Ahead in Gubernatorial Campaign Contributions

Governor Lee Proposes $155 Million to Double the Number of Education Freedom Scholarships

Senator Blackburn Continues to Hold a Strong Lead in the Latest Poll of the Governor’s Race

President Trump Appears to Move Closer to an Endorsement in the Tennessee Governor’s Race

Preview of the 2026 Legislative Session

Congressman John Rose Discusses His Run for Governor

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Marsha Blackburn: Redraw Tennessee’s Lines Now

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls on Tennessee Legislature to Redistrict As Soon As Possible

Marsha Blackburn Announces $1.23 Million Raised in Q1

Marsha Blackburn: Redraw Tennessee’s Lines Now

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls on Tennessee Legislature to Redistrict As Soon As Possible

Marsha Blackburn Announces $1.23 Million Raised in Q1

Marsha Blackburn: Redraw Tennessee’s Lines Now

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls on Tennessee Legislature to Redistrict As Soon As Possible

Marsha Blackburn Announces $1.23 Million Raised in Q1

Marsha Blackburn: Redraw Tennessee’s Lines Now

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls on Tennessee Legislature to Redistrict As Soon As Possible

Marsha Blackburn Announces $1.23 Million Raised in Q1

Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls on Tennessee Legislature to Redistrict As Soon As Possible

Marsha Blackburn Announces $1.23 Million Raised in Q1

Shelby County Suburban Mayors Council Endorses Marsha Blackburn for Governor, Praises Success of Memphis Safe Task Force

Marsha Blackburn: Redraw Tennessee’s Lines Now

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls on Tennessee Legislature to Redistrict As Soon As Possible

Marsha Blackburn Announces $1.23 Million Raised in Q1

Shelby County Suburban Mayors Council Endorses Marsha Blackburn for Governor, Praises Success of Memphis Safe Task Force

I'll keep saying it: the Tennessee legislature should reconvene immediately and REDRAW THE LINES!

Redrawing our lines will cement Donald J.

The Rose Farm has some new additions—ducklings!

With its small-town roots and strong sense of community, Cannon County gave me the warmest welcome.

No man left behind! We must protect our Veterans in Tennessee.

We need Property Tax Reform in Tennessee, and as your next governor, I will push for that.

Trump says Tennessee governor vows to redistrict state

Marsha Blackburn Announces $1.23 Million Raised in Q1

Shelby County Suburban Mayors Council Endorses Marsha Blackburn for Governor, Praises Success of Memphis Safe Task Force

Newsmax: Cygnal poll: Sen. Blackburn leads Tennessee GOP primary

I’ve always been able to count on Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters, who has been an outstanding leader for Sevier...

Thank you, Madison County!

Thank you Nathan and Debbie Massey for hosting a wonderful meet and greet!

Blackburn calls for Tennessee lawmakers to draw all-GOP map

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls on Tennessee Legislature to Redistrict As Soon As Possible

Couldn't agree more, Donald J.

I urge our state legislature to reconvene to redistrict another Republican seat in Memphis.

Incredibly disappointing.

Thank you to Wright Brothers Construction for hosting a great meet and greet.

TN, let's redraw. #LouisianaVCallais

Memphis deserves Republican representation in Congress.

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