The Ballad of Great Hearts comes to an end:

“It is evident at this point that, with this hostile board as the charter authorizer, a successful school opening would be impossible for Great Hearts even if we were able to obtain a charter,” Great Hearts’ leadership team said in a statement.

“Great Hearts may decide to apply for a charter in the future when Tennessee’s laws and charter approval process more effectively provide for open enrollment, broad service to the community and impartial authorizers.”