schools
When do schools start in Middle Tennessee?
By Danica Sauter at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 19, 2026
· 2 min read
What This Story Is AboutMiddle Tennessee schools will soon start classes.For ContextAs families prepare for their kids to go back to school, here are ways to save on school supplies. Free back to school supplies info. Tax Free weekend info.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Back-to-school season is here a...
Key takeaway WSMV4 has compiled a list of when public schools will start in all of the Middle Tennessee counties.
Why this matters in The Nashville
With the start of the new school year approaching, families in Davidson County can mark August 11 on their calendars as the first day of school for Metro Nashville Public Schools. As students and parents prepare for the upcoming year, they can also take advantage of the state's Tax Free weekend to save on school supplies. This year, several Middle Tennessee counties will start school in early August, with Houston County Schools leading the way on July 29. In contrast, Wayne County Schools will start on August 12, giving families an extra week of summer break. As the school year begins, residents can expect increased traffic and congestion in areas surrounding schools, particularly during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times. Parents and commuters should plan accordingly to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
About this story
Original reporting by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) . The Nashville surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: schools ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The Nashville stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering schools and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? What This Story Is AboutMiddle Tennessee schools will soon start classes.For ContextAs families prepare for their kids to go back to school, here are ways to save on school supplies. Free back to school supplies info. Tax Free weekend info.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Back-to-school season is here a...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 19, 2026 by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Danica Sauter at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more schools coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More schools →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter