What Tullahoma City Schools does

Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 510 S Jackson Street in Tullahoma, Tennessee, operating under the authority of the Tennessee Department of Education and governed by a locally elected seven-member Board of Education chaired by Kim Uselton. The district operates eight schools — Bel-Aire Elementary, East Lincoln Elementary, Jack T. Farrar Elementary, Robert E. Lee Elementary, East Middle School, West Middle School, Tullahoma High School, and Tullahoma Virtual Academy — serving approximately 3,000 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a documented employee base of 251-500 staff led by Director of Schools Dr. Catherine Stephens (in role since June 2020). The district also runs ancillary programs including Little Cats Learning Academy (early childhood care, ages 6 weeks-4 years, opened July 2020), Extended Care/Kool Kids (before/after school care), 619 Preschool (special education), and a School Nutrition program operating under Community Eligibility Provision that provides free meals district-wide.

TCS is funded primarily through a combination of local property taxes, Tennessee state Basic Education Program (BEP) appropriations, and federal education grants across Title I, II, III, IV, V, and X, supplemented by out-of-district tuition ($300-$900 annually by grade band), fee-based extended care and early learning services, and philanthropic contributions such as a $30,000 donation from Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The district's technology stack is built on commodity EdTech infrastructure: Skyward as the Student Information System, ClassLink for single sign-on, Google Classroom for learning management, Nutrislice for menu publishing, SchoolCafe and PayPams for meal payments, Brightwheel for early childhood parent communication, and Raptor for visitor management. The district's 2026-2031 Strategic Plan articulates priorities around Facilities, Funding, and Personnel, and the district has invested in distinctive compliance and recognition programs including district-wide Purple Star School designation for military families and America's Healthiest Schools All-Star status for Robert E. Lee Elementary.

Name

Tullahoma City Schools

Legal name

Tullahoma City Schools

Website

https://tcsedu.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tullahoma City Schools is a Tennessee public K-12 district operating 8 schools serving approximately 3,000 students in Tullahoma, TN, funded by state, local, and federal education revenue, with ancillary early childhood and extended care programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood learning
• Before after school care
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tullahoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, TCS receives funding through state and local tax revenues, federal education programs (Title I, II, III, IV, V, X), and other government allocations to support K-12 educational operations.
2. Out-of-District Tuition: Tuition revenue from non-resident students: $300 for elementary, $600 for middle school, $900 for high school annually. Multi-student discounts apply up to 3rd child. Tullahoma city employees and business owners with voter registration qualify for 50% discount.
3. Donations and Community Support: The district receives donations from community partners including a $30,000 donation from Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. These contributions support various educational programs and initiatives.
4. Extended Care Services: Fee-based before/after school care and full-day programs during breaks. Weekly rates of $55, single days at $15-27, with $125 for spring/summer/fall breaks.
5. Little Cats Learning Academy: Early childhood education services for children 6 weeks to 4 years. Annual registration $100. Weekly tuition rates for community members ($140-$165) and reduced rates for TCS employees ($133-$153) with payroll deduction options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tullahoma City Schools is a public K-12 school district operating eight schools in Tullahoma, Tennessee, delivering core academic education from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district supplements classroom instruction with Fine Arts, Athletics, STEM/CTE pathways, Special Education services, Title I intervention, School Nutrition (free meals to all students), Coordinated School Health, Little Cats Learning Academy early childhood care, and Kool Kids Extended Care. Programs serve resident students free of charge and out-of-district students on a tuition basis.

Product overview

Tullahoma City Schools is a K-12 public school district operating 8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, and 1 virtual academy) serving approximately 3,000 students. The district offers a portfolio of educational programs including core academics, Fine Arts, Athletics, STEM/CTE, and Special Education services. Key programs include the Title I intervention program at three elementary schools, the 619 Preschool for special needs children, the Little Cats Learning Academy early childhood center, Extended Care (Kool Kids) before/after school program, and the Tullahoma Virtual Academy for online learning. The district also provides School Nutrition services district-wide and Coordinated School Health programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tullahoma Virtual Academy Online K-12 school program providing remote learning options for students seeking an alternative to traditional in-person instruction. Serves families who prefer or require virtual education.
• Little Cats Learning Academy On-site early childhood education and childcare program serving children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Priority enrollment for TCS employees, then Tullahoma City parents, TCS grandparents, and part-time/contracted TCS employees, with community spots available.
• Extended Care (Kool Kids) Before and after school childcare program for elementary students, with weekly ($55), single-day ($15-$27), and full-day break care ($125) options. Operates on the school calendar.
• 619 Preschool Program Special education preschool for children ages 3-4 with disabilities, providing IEP-based services with peer model inclusion. Serves families needing early intervention special education services.
• School Nutrition Program District-wide meal service providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision. Includes the Summer Meal Program with mobile food truck service at S2/S3 locations.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education covering instrumental music, vocal music, theater, digital arts, media arts, and visual arts across all grade levels. Demonstrated state-level recognition including Tennessee Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame designation.
• Athletics Program Secondary school athletics program including soccer, basketball, and cross-country. Achievements include State Runner-Up finishes in girls soccer (Class AA) and boys basketball at the 2025 TSSAA State Championships.
• Title I Intervention Program Federally-funded Title I program providing additional academic support in reading and mathematics for students at three school-wide project elementary schools: East Lincoln Elementary, Jack T. Farrar Elementary, and Bel-Aire Elementary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% SDC Pre-Cal pass rate (compared to 17.5% Tennessee state average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalminorOthers · 1 June 2026Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival donated $30,000 to Tullahoma City Schools, supporting educational programs and initiatives for students.
• CEO PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO (Creating Educational Opportunities) Partners program connects Tullahoma City Schools with the local business community to support educational initiatives and provide resources for students.
• Tennessee Department of EducationcoreOthersState educational authority overseeing curriculum standards, assessment requirements (TCAP, ACT), and federal program funding (Title I, II, III, IV, V, X).
• SkywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System and Family Access portal used for enrollment, grade reporting, and parent communication.
• McKinney-Vento ProgramcoreOthersFederal program ensuring students experiencing homelessness receive immediate enrollment and support services.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramscoreOthersFederal programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Seamless Summer Option) providing free meals to all TCS students through Community Eligibility Provision.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Knox County Schools: Large Tennessee urban/suburban district (~60,000 students) operating under the same BEP framework. Comparable in funding mix but at significantly larger scale with broader programmatic depth.
• Metro Nashville Public Schools: Tennessee's second-largest school district (~80,000 students). Operates under the same state funding and accountability regime but offers a vastly broader portfolio of magnet, CTE, and specialty programs.
• Rutherford County Schools: Large Tennessee county district (Murfreesboro metro area) serving ~50,000 students. Operates under the same state funding framework but at materially larger scale, with broader curricular and athletic offerings.
• Hamilton County Schools: Mid-size Tennessee urban district (Chattanooga area, ~45,000 students). Operates under the same state framework with similar funding mix, but at a meaningfully larger scale than Tullahoma.
• Williamson County Schools: Large, high-performing Tennessee suburban district (~40,000 students). Comparable in academic-outcome orientation but with greater resources and a substantially broader programmatic portfolio.

Direct peers

• Murfreesboro City Schools: Another mid-sized Tennessee municipal school district serving a similar student population (~8,000+ students) in a single city. Comparable governance structure, funding mix, and reliance on state BEP appropriations make it a direct operational peer.
• Bedford County Schools: Neighboring south-central Tennessee school district with comparable enrollment scale and similar reliance on state BEP funding. Comparable in demographics and academic program offering.
• Manchester City Schools: Small Tennessee city school district near Tullahoma, serving a comparable rural/small-city community. Directly comparable in size, funding mechanism, and program breadth.
• Coffee County Schools: Adjacent Tennessee district serving the county surrounding Tullahoma. Similar scale, rural/small-city mix, and demographic profile — a directly comparable peer on funding, enrollment, and program offering.
• Franklin Special School District: Tennessee special school district serving a single city (Franklin, TN) with K-8 enrollment. Shares TCS's 'municipal district' model, public funding structure, and comparable school-level operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TCSPublic
• Facebookfacebook.com/TCSPublic
• Instagraminstagram.com/tcspublic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tullahoma-city-school-district

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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