Tennessee E-rate data: open Form 470s and Category 2 budgets
Tennessee has 20 Form 470s open for bids for funding year 2027 (17 Category 1, 4 Category 2), out of 25 posted so far this filing season. The 238 school districts and independent schools we track there have about $160.2 million of Category 2 budget remaining in the FY2026–FY2030 cycle, out of $201.5 million in total.
Data from USAC Open Data, last updated November 15, 2026. EduErate is not affiliated with USAC.
Tennessee Form 470s for funding year 2027
20 open for bids today, newest first.
| Applicant | Posted | Allowable contract date | Category | Services requested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Academy Nashville Nashville · School · 470 #270004497 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Internal Connections |
| Kings Academy Nashville Nashville · School · 470 #270004493 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Kings Academy Nashville Nashville · School · 470 #270004485 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| The Rock Academy Goodlettsville · School · 470 #270004261 | Nov 10, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Notre Dame High School Chattanooga · School · 470 #270004183 | Nov 10, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Jackson Museum School Dresden · School · 470 #270004131 | Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy Memphis · School District · 470 #270004112 | Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy Memphis · School District · 470 #270004110 | Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Frayser Community Schools Memphis · School District · 470 #270004103 | Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Gibson County Memorial Library Trenton · Library · 470 #270004068 | Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Chattanooga Public Library Chattanooga · Library System · 470 #270000951 | Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C1C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access; Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Chattanooga Prep, Inc. Chattanooga · School · 470 #270003897 | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence Chattanooga · School District · 470 #270003892 | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Chattacademy Community School Chattanooga · School · 470 #270003873 | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Rutherford County Library System Murfreesboro · Library System · 470 #270003528 | Nov 5, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Rutherford County Library System Murfreesboro · Library System · 470 #270003527 | Nov 5, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Genesis Learning Centers Nashville · School District · 470 #270002989 | Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Franklin County Public Library Winchester · Library · 470 #270002513 | Oct 22, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Coffee County Manchester Public Library Manchester · Library · 470 #270002332 | Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Coffee County Lannom Mem Lib Tullahoma · Library · 470 #270002330 | Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Holston United Methodist Home For Children Greeneville · School · 470 #270001679 | Oct 9, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 Window closed | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Purpose Preparatory Academy Nashville · School · 470 #270000854 | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 Window closed | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| First Assembly Christian School Cordova · School · 470 #270000316 | Aug 12, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 Window closed | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Macon County Public Library System Lafayette · Library System · 470 #270000156 | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 Window closed | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Macon County Public Library System Lafayette · Library System · 470 #270000141 | Jul 20, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 Window closed | C2 | Internal Connections |
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Tennessee E-rate FAQ
How many E-rate Form 470s are open in Tennessee right now?
20 certified Form 470s in Tennessee are inside their 28-day bidding window for funding year 2027: 17 request Category 1 services and 4 request Category 2 services (some request both). 25 have been posted for FY2027 so far.
How much Category 2 budget do Tennessee school districts have left?
We estimate about $160.2 million remaining out of $201.5 million across 238 districts and independent schools for FY2026–FY2030. Each school's budget is $201.57 per student with a $30,175 minimum, less the pre-discount cost of Category 2 requests already funded or pending this cycle.
What is the allowable contract date on a Form 470?
It is the earliest date the applicant may sign a contract: 28 days after the Form 470 is certified. Providers should get bids in before then, though many applicants keep evaluating bids afterwards.
How do I get the contact details for these Tennessee Form 470s?
Contact names, emails and phone numbers, full service line items and RFP documents are available in EduErate. Start a free trial to see them, set up alerts for new 470s, and write your bid response.
Where does this data come from?
USAC Open Data (opendata.usac.org). EduErate syncs it nightly and refreshes this page after each sync.