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Six Rutherford County teachers receive TVA robotics grants to expand student teams

Rutherford County Board of Education (Rutherford County Schools) · October 17, 2025
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Six educators from Rutherford County Schools were recognized for receiving robotics grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated; teachers said funds will buy equipment, pay contest fees and seed new teams.

The Rutherford County Board of Education recognized six district educators for receiving robotics grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated and heard brief presentations about how the money will be used.

Brandy Breneman of Thurman Francis Arts Academy said her school will expand its VEX IQ robotics program and has already purchased pneumatics kits with grant funds.

James Elliott, a STEM teacher at Rock Springs Middle…

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