Department of Education
Dr. Tim Webb, Commissioner
Division of Special Education
The Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Education's purpose is to "promote educational services and programs for all Tennessee's children with special education needs that will enable them to lead productive and independent lives." The Division is committed to systematic planning along with plan implementation, tracking and accountability as a vehicle for providing the leadership necessary for fulfilling this purpose.
Central Office
Joseph Fisher, Assistant Commissioner
Phone: 615-741-2851
Fax: 615-532-9412
Central Office Staff
Andrew Johnson Tower, 7th Floor
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Phone: 888-212-3162/615-741-2851
Regional Resource Centers
Robert Winstead, Coordinator
2763 Island Home Blvd.
Knoxville, 37920
Phone (865) 594-5691
Fax (865) 594-8909
Bob Blair, Coordinator
1256 Foster Avenue
Nashville, 37210
Phone (615) 532-3258
Fax (615) 532-3257
Larry Greer, Coordinator
100 Berryhill Drive
Jackson, 38301
Phone (731) 265-0415
Fax (731) 265-0419
State Special Schools
Tennessee School For The Deaf (Knoxville)
Alan Mealka, Superintendent
2763 Island Home Blvd.
Knoxville , 37920
Phone (865) 579-2441
Fax (865) 579-2484
Tennessee School For The Blind (Nashville)
Jim Oldham, Superintendent
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville 37214
Phone (615) 231-7300
Fax (615) 871-9312
West Tennessee School For The Deaf (Jackson)
Barbara Bone, Superintendent
100 Berry Hill Drive
Jackson 38301
Phone (731) 423-5705
Fax (731) 423-6470
