Tennessee has 90 school districts across 86 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 179 instructional days per year.
Academic Calendar Overview
Tennessee school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 28, 2025 through June 18, 2026. With 90 districts across 86 cities and communities, Tennessee families have a wide range of schedules to navigate depending on where they live. Understanding when school starts, when breaks fall, and how many instructional days your child will have helps parents plan vacations, childcare, and family activities around the academic year. With an average of 179 instructional days required per year, Tennessee school districts must carefully balance state mandates with local scheduling needs, including teacher planning days, professional development, and weather makeup days.
When Does School Start?
The earliest Tennessee districts begin classes on July 28, 2025, while others do not start until September 2, 2025 — a spread of 36 days that reflects the diverse local priorities and climate conditions across the state. Districts that start earlier in the summer tend to align breaks with local events or agricultural cycles, while later-starting districts may preserve more of the traditional summer for families. This variation means a family moving from one Tennessee district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Tennessee, districts average 179 instructional days — a figure set by state education mandates but often exceeded by individual districts that build in additional learning time.
Break Schedules
For the 2025-26 academic year, the most common spring break window in Tennessee runs from March 16, 2026 through March 20, 2026, a schedule shared by 24 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Tennessee districts follow the same dates — some districts schedule spring break a week earlier or later based on local traditions or the academic calendar layout. Winter break — the longest scheduled recess of the school year — most commonly begins December 22, 2025 and runs through January 2, 2026 for 50 Tennessee districts. This multi-week window is a critical planning period for families booking holiday travel, managing childcare during the break, and coordinating with extended family schedules.
Data Sources & Accuracy
Major Tennessee communities including Trenton, Memphis, Maryville, and Greeneville are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Tennessee school district websites, PDF calendars, and district-published iCal feeds. The data is refreshed regularly to reflect mid-year amendments, snow day adjustments, and any changes announced by districts after the start of the school year. While we work to keep information current, parents should always verify critical dates — such as the first day of school, standardized testing windows, and graduation ceremonies — against their district's official website or the district office directly. Use the district links below to navigate to your specific school calendar page, where you can view the full schedule and download an iCal file for Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook.
Top Cities by District Count
Compare School Calendars
Showing districts with available 2025-26 calendar data. Data updates daily.
A2 districts
B7 districts
C12 districts
La Follette
Cannon County School DistrictWoodbury
Cheatham County School DistrictAshland City
Chester County School DistrictHenderson
Claiborne County School DistrictNew Tazewell
Clarksville-Montgomery County School SystemClarksville
Clay County School DistrictCelina
Cleveland City School DistrictCleveland
Cocke County School DistrictParrottsville
Collierville School DistrictCollierville
Crockett County School DistrictAlamo
Cumberland County School DistrictCrossville
D3 districts
E1 district
F5 districts
G7 districts
H14 districts
Morristown
Hamilton County School DistrictMiddle Valley
Hancock County School DistrictSneedville
Hardeman County School DistrictBolivar
Hardin County School DistrictOlivet
Hawkins County School DistrictRogersville
Henderson County School DistrictLexington
Henry County School DistrictParis
Hickman County School DistrictCenterville
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School DistrictHollow Rock
Houston County School DistrictTennessee Ridge
Humboldt City School DistrictHumboldt
Humphreys County School DistrictWaverly
Huntingdon Special School DistrictHuntingdon
J5 districts
K1 district
L7 districts
M14 districts
Lafayette
Marion County School DistrictSequatchie
Marshall County School DistrictLewisburg
Maryville City School DistrictMaryville
Maury County School DistrictColumbia
McKenzie Special School DistrictMcKenzie
McMinn County School DistrictAthens
Meigs County School DistrictDecatur
Metropolitan Nashville Public School DistrictNashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)
Milan Special School DistrictMilan
Millington Municipal School DistrictMillington
Monroe County School DistrictTellico Plains
Moore County School DistrictLynchburg, Moore County
Morgan County School DistrictWartburg
O3 districts
P4 districts
R5 districts
S10 districts
Memphis
Scott County School DistrictHuntsville
Sequatchie County School DistrictDunlap
Sevier County School DistrictPigeon Forge
Shelby County School DistrictMemphis
Smith County School DistrictCarthage
South Carroll Special School DistrictYuma
Stewart County School DistrictDover
Sullivan County School DistrictWalnut Hill
Sumner County School DistrictGraball
T4 districts
U3 districts
V1 district
W6 districts
Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Tennessee?
For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Tennessee ranges from July 28, 2025 to September 2, 2025, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.
When is the last day of school in Tennessee?
The last day of school in Tennessee for 2025-26 ranges from December 18, 2025 to June 18, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.
When is spring break in Tennessee?
The most common spring break dates in Tennessee for 2025-26 are March 16, 2026 to March 20, 2026, shared by 24 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.
How many school districts are in Tennessee?
We have calendar data for 90 school districts in Tennessee, spanning 86 cities. The average school year includes 179 instructional days.