Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation

05/21/2026

GCSEF is grateful for these wonderful students and honored to be a part of continuing Jim Winfree’s legacy through the Joy of Music Scholarships!

Jim Winfree, a well-known organist and music educator in Greeneville, passed away in January at the age of 87, but

05/12/2026

We are so proud of these students!

Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation Character Education Award recipients were recognized during Monday night's Greeneville City Schools Board of Education

05/01/2026

We are so proud of GCS Education Foundation Executive Board member Amy Weems, pictured second from right, for being recognized at the Volunteer Spirit Awards! Amy received a well-deserved Honorable Mention award out of a list of several nominees for the countless hours she has spent volunteering her time in support of public education in our community over the years. Amy has been, and continues to be, an indispensable GCSEF board member! Thank you to Greeneville Youth Builders and the Jones family for organizing the awards event and supporting volunteerism in Greeneville and Greene County!

Photo Credit: Eliza Girton

04/06/2026

The application deadline for the Caroline Russell Memorial Scholarship is coming up Friday! Scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 10 to be considered.

The Greeneville City Schools (GCS) Education Foundation is accepting applications for the Caroline Russell Memorial Scholarship. The family of the late Caroline Barry Russell has endowed this $1,000 scholarship in honor of the Russell matriarch’s legacy of service in education.
Mrs. Russell graduated from Greeneville High School in 1958. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from East Tennessee State University and dedicated her career to the Greeneville City Schools. She served as a beloved educator at Greeneville Middle School for 28 years.
The Caroline Russell Memorial Scholarship is open to seniors at Greeneville High School intending to pursue a career in education from East Tennessee State University, Tusculum University, or the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Recipients will be awarded based on academic achievement, future goals in the field of education, community service, and financial need. The application deadline is April 10.

Application packets available at the link below:

The family of the late Caroline Barry Russell has endowed this $1,000 scholarship in honor of the Russell matriarch’s legacy of service in education. Mrs. Russell graduated from Greeneville High School in 1958. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from East Tennessee State .....

03/17/2026

Packages of professional photographs taken by Mrs. Rachel Redmon and Mrs. Stephanie Callahan, art instructors at Greeneville High School, during the Daddy Daughter Dance will be ready for delivery near the end of March! Mrs. Redmon and Mrs. Callahan have been hard at work editing photos and readying them for printing and delivery.

We appreciate everyone who attended the 20th edition of the dance, and made memories that will last a lifetime!

Proceeds from portrait packages directly benefit the GHS Art program. Tickets sales from the event benefit the Greeneville Schools in Action (GSIA) scholarship program and the GCS Education Foundation FOCUS Grant program. We appreciate the community's support of the dance and public education!

02/27/2026

Pretty Pink Drink Co. will be serving up delicious drinks during Mardi Growl tomorrow!

Join in the fun tomorrow from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on West Depot!

Register your pups in advance online at www.eventbrite.com/e/greeneville-tennessee-mardi-growl-dog-parade-2026-tickets-1981390921584?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/26/2026

Our friends at the Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society will be joining us at Mardi Growl on Saturday! They will have goody bags, and hold a drawing for microchips and a pet stroller!

Register your pet in advance online at www.eventbrite.com/e/greeneville-tennessee-mardi-growl-dog-parade-2026-tickets-1981390921584?aff=oddtdtcreator .

Mardi Growl / Depot Street / Greeneville TN
Saturday 2/28 💜💛 2:30-4pm
We are so excited to support Mardi Growl! Staff Drew & Jamie will be there! Be sure to go by and say hello at our table!!
More information below! ⬇️🐾

Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation post —
“Join us February 28 for Mardi Growl, a Mardi Gras-themed parade where dogs (and their humans) can strut their stuff in costumes and celebrate community spirit. The event will take place from 2:30-4:00, will feature local vendors, music, games, and will culminate with a pet parade on Depot, stepping off at 3:00 from the corner of Irish & Depot. Save the date and bring the whole family along for a dog-gone good time!

While the event will be free to spectators, anyone wishing to participate in the parade will need to register their pet. Pre-registration rates are $15 and parade day registration is $20. Pre-register your pet online at www.eventbrite.com/e/greeneville-tennessee-mardi-growl-dog-parade-2026-tickets-1981390921584 .
Parade day check in and registration will take place in the parking lot of 129 W. Depot St.

Participants in the parade will also compete in a costume contest to be crowned King and Queen of Mardi Growl and best Human/Dog Duo. Parade spectators will also cast their votes for a fan favorite, so dress to impress and let the good times roll!

For additional information about Mardi Growl, contact Spencer Morell at 423-823-0001 or [email protected].

Proceeds support the Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation.”

02/25/2026

Baxter the Jack Russell was busy this morning drumming up support for Mardi Growl at Radio Greeneville on WGRV! Thank you to Ron Metcalfe for the interview!

Mardi Growl is coming up this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on Depot Street! Register your pups in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/greeneville-tennessee-mardi-growl-dog-parade-2026-tickets-1981390921584?aff=oddtdtcreator .

02/24/2026

Join the Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation on February 28 for Mardi Growl, a Mardi Gras-themed parade where dogs (and

02/24/2026

Thanks to GHS alums Dr. Al Claiborne & Dr. Tracie Neas and the Foundations Animal Hospital for supporting Mardi Growl on Depot! We are so thankful for their generosity!

To register in advance for Mardi Growl visit www.eventbrite.com/e/greeneville-tennessee-mardi-growl-dog-parade-2026-tickets-1981390921584?aff=oddtdtcreator .