Memphis schools takeover could begin once state takeover board is ready, judge says

By: Bri Hatch - Chalkbeat

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 609

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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A federal judge appears poised to allow the state takeover of Memphis schools to move forward as soon as the oversight board says it’s ready to seize control of Tennessee’s largest school district.

U.S. District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw filed an order Monday indicating that he will soon remove a temporary block on the state-appointed board

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