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WBIR: Knoxville school kicks off annual Bike Week event for young cyclists
https://youtu.be/O1UQGp-Nayo Tate’s School in Knoxville blends adventure and academics through its beloved annual tradition, Bike Week, which has been running for over 40 years. Created by school founder LouL Tate, the program invites 1st–5th grade [...]
WVLT: Tate’s School builds new classroom after tornado destroys building
https://youtu.be/kxN6anht0fk On April 26, 2025, Tate’s School in Knoxville celebrated the unveiling of a new classroom during its 16th annual Open House. This structure replaces a building destroyed by an EF-2 tornado in August 2023—the [...]
8th Grade Forks of the River Amphibian Study
https://youtube.com/shorts/4in3sao8zyU?feature=share 8th Grade students recently participated in a survey of the Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area by studying at amphibian activity zone in the vernal ponds. Common species like bullfrogs, toads, and other [...]
Violins of Hope
https://youtu.be/EfoDoNWUVUY The Violins of Hope project has brought a collection of restored violins, once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, to Knoxville, Tennessee. These instruments, silent for decades, are now being used to educate [...]
5th Grade WWII Living History
https://youtu.be/w4SmdOhHDMU Last week, Tate’s School fifth graders took a deep dive into World War II history with a hands-on learning experience led by Jeff Swanson and The Five Oh First Group (TFOFG). Swanson, who founded [...]
Hurricane Helene Christmas Update
https://youtu.be/jFj4HLeYm1U The Tate's Foundation has partnered with Gunny Cole to provide supplies to stock six relief sheds that were donated to him. He picked up supplies on December 20th and delivered another relief shed on [...]