University School of Nashville looks forward to welcoming prospective families to its Edgehill campus Saturday, Nov. 23. OpenHouse for Middle and High School is at 10 a.m. OpenHouse for Lower School is at 2 p.m.
University School of Nashville's Open House is designed for the entire family, and you won’t want to miss the opening programs beginning in the Auditorium.
USN is located at 2000 Edgehill Avenue. Parking lots are accessible from 19th Avenue South and 21st Avenue South. Follow the balloons and signs to the Auditorium.
During Open House for fifth through 12th grades at 10 a.m., prospective students and their parents will hear from Director Vince Durnan, Head of High School Quinton Walker, Head of Middle School Jeff Greenfield, and panels of current students. This short program is preceded by a 30-minute serenade by the High School Jazz Band and will be followed by guided tours.
During Open House for kindergarten through fourth grades at 2 p.m., prospective families will gather in the Auditorium to enjoy a chorus of Lower School students and brief talks by Director Vince Durnan and Head of Lower School Amy Woodson before touring classrooms.
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.