Roughly 9,300 people applied to be mentors for the Tennessee Promise program, surpassing the statewide goal of 9,000.
In the last three days the application was open more than 1,000 people signed up, said Graham Thomas, director of community partnerships for tnAchieves.
"This means 9,300 people are investing in students and engaged in education," Thomas said.
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