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The Wire

Tennessee education, as it happens.

When a vote lands, a bill passes, or a charter gets approved, you see it here first. Short updates, time-stamped, with a link to the source. Faster than a story, longer than a tweet. RSS · Newsletter.

Live · pulled from government press feeds & the GA schedule

These are real-time updates from the Office of the Governor, TDOE, THEC, the State Board of Education, the Comptroller, and the General Assembly’s weekly hearing schedule. Click any entry to read it on the source. Newsroom commentary and breaking analysis post here too.

  1. 🔴 CapitolThu, May 7, 9:00 AM CT

    House · House Floor Session — House Chamber

    Thursday 9:00 AM CDT

  2. 🔴 CapitolWed, May 6, 9:00 AM CT

    House · House Floor Session — House Chamber

    Wednesday 9:00 AM CDT

  3. 🔴 CapitolTue, May 5, 2:00 PM CT

    House · House Floor Session — House Chamber

    Tuesday 2:00 PM CDT

  4. 🔴 CapitolTue, May 5, 2:00 PM CT

    Senate · Senate Floor Session — Senate Chamber

    Tuesday 2:00 PM CDT

  5. 🔴 CapitolTue, May 5, 10:00 AM CT

    House · Ad Hoc Committee on Rules — House Hearing Room II

    Tuesday 10:00 AM CDT

  6. TDOEMon, May 4, 8:45 AM CT

    TDOE, TSIN Announce 24 Tennessee Schools Receive STEM/STEAM Designation, 13 Schools Earn a Second Designation

    TN Department of Education

  7. 🔴 GovernorFri, May 1, 11:38 AM CT

    Gov. Lee Calls Special Legislative Session to Review Congressional Map

    Office of the Governor · TN.gov

  8. THECWed, Apr 29, 6:51 AM CT

    Tennessee Higher Education Commission Honors 2026 Harold Love Award Recipients

    TN Higher Education Commission

  9. ComptrollerWed, Apr 29, 4:00 AM CT

    Comptroller's Office Expands Fiscal Metrics Dashboard to Include Cities

    TN Comptroller of the Treasury

  10. GovernorTue, Apr 28, 6:50 AM CT

    Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment

    Office of the Governor · TN.gov

  11. GovernorThu, Apr 23, 12:44 PM CT

    Gov. Lee Marks the Close of the 2026 Legislative Session

    Office of the Governor · TN.gov

  12. ComptrollerThu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CT

    Investigation Finds Questionable Disbursements at Knoxville Nonprofit

    TN Comptroller of the Treasury

  13. THECWed, Apr 22, 7:16 AM CT

    Tennessee Tops Nation in FAFSA Completion, On Pace for Tenth Consecutive Year at No. 1

    TN Higher Education Commission

  14. THECMon, Apr 13, 3:11 AM CT

    THEC Awards Nearly $900,000 in Nuclear Equipment Funding to Support Workforce Development

    TN Higher Education Commission

  15. ComptrollerTue, Apr 7, 4:00 AM CT

    New Fiscal Health Principles Offer Clear Steps for Stronger School Finances

    TN Comptroller of the Treasury

  16. GovernorThu, Apr 2, 3:33 AM CT

    Tennessee Positions Oak Ridge to Lead Nation’s Next Era of Nuclear Energy

    Office of the Governor · TN.gov

  17. THECWed, Apr 1, 8:12 AM CT

    TN Promise Application Opens on April 1 for the Class of 2027

    TN Higher Education Commission

  18. TDOEWed, Apr 1, 8:00 AM CT

    TDOE Celebrates April as Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month

    TN Department of Education

  19. ComptrollerWed, Apr 1, 4:00 AM CT

    Interim Forensic Audit Identifies Widespread Operational Failures within Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    TN Comptroller of the Treasury

  20. SBETue, Mar 31, 7:00 PM CT

    State Board Of Education Begins 2026 28 Math Standards Review Process

    TN State Board of Education

  21. ComptrollerTue, Mar 31, 4:00 AM CT

    Investigation Finds Former Middle School Coach Misused School Property and PTSO Funds

    TN Comptroller of the Treasury

  22. ComptrollerMon, Mar 30, 8:00 AM CT

    Former Gallatin Purchasing Agent Indicted After Using City Amazon Account for Personal Purchases

    TN Comptroller of the Treasury

  23. GovernorThu, Mar 26, 8:30 AM CT

    Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment

    Office of the Governor · TN.gov

  24. THECWed, Mar 25, 9:54 AM CT

    Tennessee Higher Education Commission Unveils 2025-2035 Master Plan

    TN Higher Education Commission

  25. TDOETue, Mar 24, 9:00 AM CT

    Tennessee FFA Awards Commissioner Reynolds an Honorary Degree

    TN Department of Education

  26. THECTue, Mar 24, 6:23 AM CT

    Advise TN Increases Enrollment

    TN Higher Education Commission

  27. ComptrollerTue, Mar 24, 4:00 AM CT

    Comptroller Announces Leadership Change in Local Government Audit

    TN Comptroller of the Treasury

  28. SBETue, Mar 17, 7:00 PM CT

    Kelly G Rollins Appointed To State Board Of Education Representing Fourth Congressional District

    TN State Board of Education

  29. ComptrollerTue, Mar 10, 4:00 AM CT

    Audit Finds Recurring Compliance Issues and School Department Weaknesses in Polk County

    TN Comptroller of the Treasury

  30. GovernorWed, Mar 4, 4:09 AM CT

    VIDEO: Gov. Lee Proclaims “David Crockett Week” in Tennessee

    Office of the Governor · TN.gov

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