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Tennessee Connections Academy
All kinds of students from East Tennessee to Middle Tennessee to West Tennessee are finding their way forward thanks to the classes, teachers and unique opportunities at Tennessee Connections Academy.

Creating Opportunity
A Tuition-Free Online Public School in Tennessee
Tennessee students all across the state, from Nashville, Memphis, Shelby County, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Bristol, Johnson City, and the Tri-Cities of Kingsport, deserve the chance to go far in life. Tennessee Connections Academy helps them get there by engaging their minds, building their character and preparing them for a changing world. We’ll partner with you to give your child what they need to become what they want to be.
Our History
Helping Tennessee Students Succeed since 2019
Tennessee Connections Academy opened as a tuition-free online program in Tennessee in 2019 and has been helping students ignite their passions and find a path to success ever since.
Our Mission
The mission of Tennessee Connections Academy is to help each student maximize his or her potential and meet the highest performance standards though a uniquely individualized learning program.
Tennessee Connections Academy is a tuition-free, 4–12 online public school that students attend from home. Tennessee Connections Academy is authorized under state law by Johnson County Schools and is approved through the Tennessee Public Virtual Schools Act and the Tennessee Department of Education.
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Parent Reviews
Hear Directly From Our Families
The families of Connections Academy families agree: Online learning helps students find their own path forward. Discover what parents are saying about their experience at Tennessee Connections Academy.
The Tennessee Connections Academy Experience
How Online Public School Can Lead Your Child to Success
Passionate Teachers
Tennessee Connections Academy teachers love what they do. Every day, they get to help students explore the world, finding new ways to engage their students’ minds and spark their curiosity. Tennessee state-certified and specially trained in online education, our teachers are the guides who lead students toward a bright future.
Empowered Parents
As a Tennessee Connections Academy parent, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of your child’s learning journey. As their Learning Coach, you’ll be able to help them stay on track. And we’ll be by your side, making sure you have everything you need to give your child the best support.
Strong Community
Parents, students, teachers and staff are the heart of Tennessee Connections Academy. And, together, we’ve formed a community committed to collaboration in everything we do. This helps every student grow socially and emotionally while expanding their mind.
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Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.