The Little Free Library on 19th Avenue South is open to the public. Leave a book to share or take a book to read.
by Tonia Klein, USNA president
Have you noticed anything new on 19th Avenue? Sitting in front of the Outdoor Classroom is USN’s new Little Free Library. Generously built and donated by USN parent Carrington Fox, the Little Free Library was unveiled by 2019 Fall Book Frenzy Chairs Nicole Brod and Jennifer Aaron on Monday, April 22. Registered on Little Free Library's worldwide map, it has already become a popular stop within the neighborhood. Take a look, and remember to “Take a book and Share a book.”
Thank you for all the children's, middle grade, and young adult books donated during the Fall Book Frenzy spring book drive. We are no longer taking donations and will have another collection in September.
Peabody Demonstration School's first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker '67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural.
The National Merit Scholarship Program honors seniors whose PSAT scores show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Congratulations to seniors Darcy Dove, Finch Fleming, Evan Giles, Ismaeel Moskinzada, and Lin Zheng for this honor.
Thank you to the many families, faculty, and staff who have donated their pre-loved books, games, and puzzles for resale. USNA continues to accept donations. Fall Book Frenzy takes place Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27 in Cheek Gym. This annual used book sale benefits the Hassenfeld Library.
USN Mission: 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.