As the state's primary charter school support organization, the Tennessee Charter School Center (TCSC) is leading the movement for effective policy, excellent schools, quality operators & informed communities. Established in 2013 with the merger of the Tennessee Charter School Association and Tennessee Charter School Incubator, TCSC has a long history of providing comprehensive support to the growing charter sector in Tennessee since 1998 and is critical to seeing this growth continue. We are driven by our mission to serve students and families, advocate for the conditions and resources that facilitate quality, and represent a coalition of schools that are committed to the values of equity, diversity, collaboration, integrity, and excellence we stand for. Our vision is for all students in Tennessee to have access to a high quality public education.
External link for Tennessee Charter School Center
1033 Demonbreun St
Suite 300
Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee 37203, US
477 S. Main Street
4th Floor
Memphis, TN 37203, US
This week, TCSC board members from across Tennessee came together for a powerful day of advocacy and connection at the State Capitol. A big thank you to the lawmakers who took time to meet with us—and to our incredible board members for championing high-quality public charter schools across the state! 💪📚 #TNCharters #ServingStudents #AdvocacyInAction
Last week, we had the joy of attending KIPP Memphis Public Schools' ‘Morning with Mom’ celebration! 🌸 It was a heartwarming experience connecting with incredible caregivers and their adorable, hard working kiddos. #TNCharters #ServingStudents
Chattanooga Preparatory School's Sentinels won the TSSAA Class 1A State Boys’ Basketball Championship for the second year in a row, defeating Hillcrest High with a commanding 77-50 victory! 🏆 Every starting senior has already been accepted to college and secured significant scholarship funds. #TNCharters #ServingStudents 📷: The Daily News Journal
Congratulations to Gestalt Community Schools co-founder and CEO, and TCSC Board Member, Yetta Lewis, on being named the 2025 Women's History Month Honoree for District 11! 🎉 This well-deserved honor celebrates Yetta’s unwavering dedication to advancing charter school education and her lasting impact on the Memphis community. Congrats, Yetta – thank you for shaping the future of #TNCharters! 🙌 #ServingStudents
We're excited to welcome Troy Kemp as the new CEO of Prep Public Schools! With a strong commitment to academic excellence, mentorship, and student success, Kemp’s leadership is a huge win for Chattanooga Preparatory School’s all-boys student body. We can’t wait to see the incredible impact he’ll make as a strong role model and visionary leader for the future! #TNCharters #ServingStudents
Such an exciting day at Crosstown High exploring their innovative art program! 🎨 We loved meeting so many talented student artists and hearing them passionately share their creative processes. The future of art is bright! #TNCharters #ServingStudents
Last week, we visited Memphis College Prep Elementary and explored the lower elementary classrooms. It was inspiring and impressive to see the young learners confidently integrating technology into their daily activities! 💻 #TNCharters #ServingStudents
👩🎓💪🏽Strong women lead, inspire, and pave the way for future generations! This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the educators, mentors, and students who are breaking barriers in education! Thank you for all you do! #TNcharters #ServingStudents
More than 200 dads, grandads, uncles, and father figures showed up for 'Donuts with Dads' at Vision Preparatory Charter School on Friday—including one dad who drove all the way from Chicago to surprise his daughters! 🍩 💙 A great example of the power of engaged role models. We’re so grateful for the love and encouragement from parents and families. Great Job, Vision Prep! #TNCharters #ServingStudents #FamilyFirst
🚀 Discover all that Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering has to offer! After four years of growth and meeting key criteria with the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, they are now an official NJROTC unit—the ONLY one in Memphis-Shelby County Schools and one of just five in West Tennessee. 🫡 Ready to lead the way? #TNCharters #DiscoverMASE