Eric Terrell named new Superintendent of Madison City Schools
Dr. Ed Nichols, right, retired from being the Madison City Schools Superintendent of Education on June 30. Eric Terrell, left, was selected as Nichols' successor as superintendent. Photo by John Peck
 By Maria Rakoczy  
Published 5:14 pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Eric Terrell named new Superintendent of Madison City Schools

Eric Terrell was named Superintendent of Madison City Schools at the Tuesday, July 28 Board of Education meeting.

Terrell became Interim Superintendent following Dr. Ed Nichols’ retirement in June.

This story will be updated with additional information.

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