Charter schools are public schools that are paid for with tax dollars but operate as if they were private. In Tennessee, charter schools must be run by nonprofits.

Charter schools are public schools that are paid for with tax dollars but operate as if they were private. In Tennessee, charter schools must be run by nonprofits.

The Knox County Board of Education is set to hold its regular session meeting Thursday night to discuss everything from its legislative priorities to charter school renewal. The meeting will happen at 5 p.

Tennessee lawmakers are again considering expanding private school vouchers. Knox County School board members disagreed on whether to support them.