Signatures
161
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Tennessee is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Murfreesboro, TN 37127 Rutherford County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 12.9% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 56.3% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 2, 2025 |
What Can My School District Do?
All school districts, regardless of whether they are required by law to allow released time, should implement good policy and be prepared for when a released time program may approach the district. The time to set the policy is before an active program is pressuring the district. Research polices the district can implement to protect teachers' and students' instruction time. Set polices that limit disruptions to students and the ability for proselytization to occur, impacting other students of faith or no faith. A more detailed write-up on school board policies can be read here.
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Schools in the District (13)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Hobgood Elementary | 3rd, 4th | |
| Black Fox Elementary | ||
| Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School | ||
| Cason Lane Academy | ||
| Discovery School | ||
| Erma Siegel Elementary | ||
| John Pittard Elementary | ||
| Mitchell-Neilson Elementary | ||
| Northfield Elementary | ||
| Overall Creek Elementary | ||
| Reeves-Rogers Elementary | ||
| Salem Elementary School | ||
| Scales Elementary School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Tennessee State Law | Schools are required to allow students to be released for religious programs. This does not mean schools do not have the ability to create policies that protect the school's instruction time. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Susan Buback | susanbuback@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
161
August 23, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
160
June 15, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
160
November 30, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
156
November 19, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
157
October 7, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
151
September 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
144
September 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
132
September 9, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
84
August 30, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
83
August 23, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
82
August 13, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
78
August 1, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
39
July 8, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
35
June 20, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
33
May 4, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
31
May 2, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
2
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
