Tennessee School for the Blind

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Two members of the Nashville Predators pose with a TSB student after the game of goalball.

TSB Pulse: October 2025 Newsletter

In this month’s issue, we celebrate Blind Awareness Month with highlights from student experiences at Henry Horton State Park, a mobility adventure to Honest Coffee, and a Goalball Challenge with the Nashville Predators. Plus, get updates on the Rocktober Festival, the upcoming Unity Conference, and recent events showcasing the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) in action. It’s been a month full of learning, exploration, and school spirit!

Unity Conference 2025 at Tennessee School for the Blind, Nov. 20–21. This free event is open to all.

Join Us for Unity Conference 2025 — Free Registration Open!

Join us at Tennessee School for the Blind for the free Unity Conference 2025, November 20–21 — the state’s premier gathering on blind and low vision education.

Press Release: Join Us for Unity Conference 2025 — Free Registration Open!

The Tennessee School for the Blind invites educators, administrators, and families to register for Unity Conference 2025, a free statewide event dedicated to improving education for students who are blind and low vision. The conference will be held November 20–21, 2025, in Nashville and features workshops, community-led sessions, and collaboration opportunities.

September 2025 Newsletter

A photo of Jamie Ballard, the new principal of Tennessee School for the Blind.

📣 Meet Our New Principal: Jamie Ballard

Tennessee School for the Blind is proud to welcome Jamie Ballard as our new principal. With 18 years of experience in education and a strong commitment to student growth, collaboration, and inclusive learning, Mrs. Ballard brings a student-first vision to our statewide community. We're excited for the future ahead—Every student. Every day.