Tennessee schools won't offer hybrid virtual and in-person learning starting this fall Knox County plans to offer virtual learning, but it will be its own, separate campus. It could mean less workload on classroom teachers. Author: Katie Inman Updated: 11:20 PM EDT April 26, 2021 KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Education decided hybrid learning is going away in Tennessee. The state says starting this fall, Tennessee schools can't offer both in-person and virtual instruction. Knox County plans to offer virtual learning, but it will be its own, separate campus. Teachers in some districts hope the separation means less workload and stress over teaching two different ways.