Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Republicans couldn’t wait to unveil Memphis schools audit

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 1,781

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Tennessee Republican leaders wormed their way into the hearts and minds of Memphians this week with a partial audit report giving them ammunition to take control of the city’s school district before the legislative session ends.

In a not-so-highly-anticipated press conference in the Old Supreme Court Chamber, GOP higher-ups took turns castigating the Memphis school district, which they’ve kicked around like an old dog for more than a decade.

Officials said the audit is only …

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