When Does School Start in Tennessee?
Tennessee has no single start date: each school district sets its own calendar. In the 3 districts we have checked, the first day of school falls between Aug 4 and Aug 11, 2027.
The largest district, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, starts on Wednesday, August 11, 2027 and ends on Thursday, May 25, 2028 (2027-2028).
First and last day of school by district
Largest districts first. Each date comes from the district's official calendar.
- 2027–28Memphis-Shelby County SchoolsFirst day Wednesday, August 11, 2027 · last day Thursday, May 25, 2028
- 2026–27Williamson County SchoolsFirst day Monday, August 10, 2026 · last day Thursday, May 27, 20272027–28 calendar published
- 2026–27Robertson County SchoolsFirst day Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · last day Friday, May 21, 2027