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Bradley County board approves $300,000 pledge toward Junior Achievement Inspiration Hub
Summary
The Bradley County Board of Education voted unanimously to contribute $150,000 in 2025–26 and $150,000 in 2026–27 to help build a Junior Achievement Inspiration Hub at the PIE Center, officials said; the district is also seeking private and foundation matches including a $500,000 Archer Charitable Foundation grant.
The Bradley County Board of Education voted 7-0 on Oct. 16 to commit $300,000 over two years toward building a Junior Achievement (JA) Inspiration Hub at the PIE Center.
The board approved $150,000 for the 2025–26 school year and $150,000 for 2026–27 after a presentation by Melissa Presswood, who said the hub would give elementary, middle and high school students hands-on experiences in financial literacy, business operations and career exploration. Presswood said the district has applied for a $500,000 grant from the Archer Charitable Foundation and is pursuing other private foundation funding.
The hub will host programs such as JA BizTown for elementary students and simulated…
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