Warm winter nights with USN Evening Classes

USN Evening Classes is a collection of casual, one-night classes for adults offered January through March in restaurants, businesses, and private residences. Hone your hobby, learn a new skill, or get a better understanding of current events in sessions taught by professors, award-winning chefs, entrepreneurs, New York Times best-selling authors, and Pulitzer and Grammy Award winners. Course catalog and registration available at eveningclasses.org.
By Sarah Kaufman, Evening Classes Co-Chair

The Evening Classes Catalog is available to preview, and what a wonderful selection of delightful treats, nourishing teachings, and sweet surprises on this year's menu! Registration will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 12 at eveningclasses.org.
 
For starters, you may want to try:
  • Dumpling making with Mama Yang and Daughter Grace, where you will learn the secrets of making the perfect Taiwanese dumpling.
  • Take a tasty trip to Bourgogne to learn all about the history, geology, culture, and — above all — flavor of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines with sommelier Billie Joyce.
  • Try a sampling of delicious nonalcoholic mocktails with mixologist Stephanie Styll from Killjoy Club
You won’t want to miss sinking your teeth into some meaty topics like:
  • What you (and your children) need to know about Generative AI and Chat GPT with Vanderbilt University Professor of Computer Science Jules White, Ph.D.
  • An analysis of current wars through the lens of international criminal law with Belmont University Professor of Law and Director of Criminal Justice Studies Lucian Dervan.
  • Take a deep dive into the mystery (and disaster) of the giant sunken ship off the coast of St. Simon’s Island with a film and lecture. 
For a beautiful, sweet treat you can:
  • Bake delicate French macarons with chef and critically acclaimed baker David Andrews.
  • Spruce up your party planning with festive balloon garlands taught by Grace Ann Lukach ’03.
  • Create a blooming spring bulb floral centerpiece that will bring gorgeous flowers to your table throughout the winter months with Carter Dawson from Botanica.
 
Feeling a little guilty after the feast, or want to get those good habits and tools in place for your healthy lifestyle? Why don’t you try our:
  • Wellness By Design class, taught by Forbes Health columnist, Mayo Clinic, and National Board-certified health coach Sarah Hays Coomer, and learn skills to make healthy choices and tame your bad habits.
  • Perfect your pickleball and tennis skills with a 90-minute workshop by Luci Crow teaching the MELT technique to strengthen your game and reduce injuries.
  • Burn off some calories in an introduction to hot yoga with Shelby Baxter at Shakti Yoga. 
This year’s Evening Classes menu is chock full of different flavors for all kinds of tastes; take a look at our catalog here to find the classes that will be perfect for you!
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School News

List of 3 news stories.

  • Preview USN on November 14

    University School of Nashville welcomes prospective families to tour the Edgehill Campus, speak with students, faculty, and administrators, and learn about our K-12 school's academic, athletic, and arts offerings. Sessions will take place at 9:30 a.m. for Middle & High Schools and 1 p.m. for Lower School. Let us know you are coming at  usn.org/preview.
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  • Get crafty with USN Evening Classes

    There are a variety of USN Evening Classes available this fall to help you create special gifts for yourself and others. These one-night classes are open to the Nashville community and benefit University School of Nashville's need-based scholarship endowment.
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  • Secure your tickets to Artclectic Patrons Party today

    For more than 30 years, Artclectic has been one of Nashville's premier juried art shows, welcoming nationally recognized artists and visitors from across the city to USN's Sperling Gym turned art gallery. The weekend features exceptional artwork, artist demonstrations, student experiences, family activities, and special events that celebrate creativity, with proceeds benefiting USN. Purchase your tickets today.
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Athletics News

List of 3 news stories.

  • HS athletics recaps for September 11-17

    Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.
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  • MS athletics recaps for September 11-17

    Middle School volleyball and tennis teams are nearing the final games of their seasons, with the competition heating up while the Tigers play to determine their HVAC rankings. Cross country was finally able to race at the River Campus despite the heat, and our mountain biking team traveled to Oakfield, Tennessee, for a high-temperature race weekend.
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  • MTB Race #2 Report - Rockabilly Ridge Trails, Oakfield, TN

    Steve Smail
    The MTB team returned to the the twisty trails of tranquil Oakfield, TN on Sept 13th to take part in the second race of the season, as part of the 5-race series hosted by the NICA/TICL League.
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2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212

Phone:  615-321-8000
Fax:       615-321-0889 
Email:    info@usn.org

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1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218

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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.