The draft legislation outlines how the state could appoint a state oversight board of MSCS and, potentially, other districts ...

In a 6-2 vote, a Tennessee education subcommittee passed a controversial bill that could lead to a takeover of MSCS.

Critics of the legislation warn that it could set a precedent for the state to encroach on local control in other districts ...

The legislation is sponsored by Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, who told the committee he has been working on it for two ...

Tennessee lawmakers want control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools' massive budget, including millions in federal funds, ...

As the Tennessee General Assembly paves a path for MSCS to have state intervention, here is a timeline of state takeovers ...

Draft legislation obtained by The CA shows how the "Tennessee Public School Accountability Act" may be used to appoint a ...

The list is not exhaustive, and the state education department "continues to invite eligible and interested schools to participate." ...

The state of Tennessee has a plan to intervene with the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. But it isn't just limited to the state's largest district, which drew criticism from the state and ...

A proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently ban a state property tax in Tennessee is moving forward in the ...

Inmate Tyler Tipton escaped from the Shelby County Detention Center on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating Tipton. The Shelby County Detention Center is ...

Located on an expansive stretch of the Cumberland River about 5 miles east of downtown Nashville, the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway is a sprawling green space where visitors can learn ...