TCRS Annual Service Statements
For employees who participate in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), you have been receiving your annual retirement statements through the mail for quite sometime. However, beginning this year, that will no longer be the case. TCRS is implementing a new member self-service system, the Concord System. Through the Concord System you will be able to view information regarding your retirement account, as well as, view your annual statement. You may access the Concord System at https://mytcrs.tn.gov . You will be prompted to create a username and password in order to begin. You will find the Member Self-Service User Guide under "Brochures and Handbooks" on the Certified Retirement page. The Member Self-Service Guide provides instructions on how to set up your account, and view your annual statements. If further assistance is needed, you may contact TCRS at 1-800-922-7772.
401K Through the State of Tennessee
All certified employees whether in the Legacy plan or Hybrid plan with TCRS are eligible to contribute to the State of Tennessee’s 401(K) plan through Empower. For additional information, please visit RetireReadyTN website. While employees in the Hybrid plan are automatically enrolled in this program, legacy members will have to complete enrollment through the RetireReadyTN website account. Please contact the Employee Benefits department if you have any questions.
Retirement Meeting
Contact Mike Atkins, 865-594-1100, or mike.atkins@knoxschools.org.
Retirement Deadlines
100 Day Retirement Deadlines
2025 - 2026 School Year
| Letter Due Date | Last Day of Work | No. of Contract Days |
| September 11, 2025 | December 19, 2025 | any - semester end |
| September 22, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | any - semester end |
| February 10, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | 189 |
| February 11, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | 196 |
| February 11, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | 200 |
| February 22, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | 205, 211, 216, 221 |
| March 8, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | 232 |
| March 16, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | 242 |
| March 22, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | 255 |
The above dates are for those working until the end of contract. If you choose to retire at another time throughout the year, the 100 day deadline still applies in order to receive the sick leave incentive. Your retirement commitment letter must be in the Retirement Office 100 calendar days prior to your last day of work.
You may fax the commitment letter to 865-594-9523 or send it via school mail to the Benefits Office, UTT 5th Floor. If you would like a confirmation receipt, please state that on the form.
Once you have sent in your commitment letter, certified employees should call the Benefits Department at 865-594-1686 to schedule your retirement appointment.