The Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB) is a state special school established in 1844 to meet the unique needs of visually impaired students living in the state of Tennessee. The school provides academic and professional services tailors to benefit students placed in its care through the Local Education Agencies across the state. Beyond a tradition of academics, TSB specializes in the instruction of expanded core-curricular areas such as braille, mobility, technology, career education , and independent living skills. Students at the school also enjoy the opportunity to participate in team sports, campus clubs, organization, and may leisure-time activities. IN addition the school provides outreach services to visually impaired students, their parents, teachers, schools, and other agencies assisting the visually impaired.