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Tennessee lawmaker backs off plan to kill tenure

Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: A Tennessee lawmaker has withdrawn a controversial proposal to eliminate tenure for educators, impacting local schools.
WHO: Tennessee lawmaker
WHAT: Withdrew proposal to eliminate tenure for educators
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To address concerns from educators and the community about job security
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