Climb USN
by Lilly Sagar, P. E. teacher
With the Centennial Year comes renewed energy and space.
With the Centennial Year comes renewed energy and space.
Our newly constructed and professionally set climbing wall in the renovated Cheek Gym has been a highlight for our lower school students. Beginning in the third grade, students have the opportunity to participate in a climbing unit in PE. Each student gets a crash course in climbing; from putting on a harness to navigating difficult routes on the wall.
With multiple routes on the tall wall as well as our 50 foot traverse wall, there is an appropriate challenge for any climber. One of the most popular is the "Rock Star" challenge. The rules are simple, but the task is not.
In order to be crowned a "Rock Star," a climber must scale the entirety of the traverse wall without letting feet or hands come off of the wall. Many have tried, few have survived.
In order to be crowned a "Rock Star," a climber must scale the entirety of the traverse wall without letting feet or hands come off of the wall. Many have tried, few have survived.
Our High School students have a much different climbing experience. Each Wednesday at lunch time, a group of climbers heads to Climb Nashville, an indoor climbing gym on Charlotte Ave. There the climbers can receive instruction from experienced climbers and educators. All routes and activities in the gym are open to our students. They learn in-depth techniques, and vocabulary, and many especially enjoy the weekly push-up pyramid workouts! From bouldering, to speed climbing, to swinging across the gym, our students are always engaged, challenged, and smiling.
More USN News
List of 3 news stories.
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Remembering Cassandra Teague Walker '67
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.Read More -
5 USN students named National Merit Semifinalists
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.Read More -
Fall Book Frenzy returns to benefit Hassenfeld Library
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.Read More
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Edgehill Campus
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
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.
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.