Nashville’s HBCU Fair returns August 22

University School of Nashville invites all public, private, and charter high school students and their families to meet admissions officers from historically Black colleges and universities. Register at usn.org/HBCUfair.
By Ian Dinkins, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications

For the fifth consecutive year, Nashville’s HBCU Fair will return to University School of Nashville.

Save the date, Saturday, August 22, for Nashville's fifth Annual HBCU Fair, which will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at University School of Nashville, 2000 Edgehill Ave. The parking lot and main entrance to the school are accessible only from 19th Avenue South.

This free event will give Middle Tennessee high school students and their families the opportunity to meet with admissions officers and administrators from historically Black colleges and universities throughout the country. Last year, over 800 people attended the HBCU Fair, where admissions officers advised prospective students on selecting the right college and scholarship opportunities. 

HBCUs present in 2025 were Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Alcorn State University, American Baptist College, Bethune-Cookman University, Clark Atlanta University, Fisk University, Hampton University, Jackson State University, Morehouse College, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, Spelman College, Tennessee State University, Tougaloo College, and Tuskegee University.

Let these schools know you are coming by registering here.

As a special highlight of the fair, students and their families will have the unique opportunity to hear from a special guest speaker, who will be announced at a later date.

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  • HS athletics recaps for September 3-10

    The Tigers have come back strong after time away on retreats & a holiday weekend. While golf is nearing the end of its season, cross country and mountain biking are still at the beginning. Both teams are heading away to races this weekend. Girls soccer and volleyball are about halfway through their regular season competition, both teams with exciting district wins and more games to be played determining their standings for post season competition. 

    Please join us at our home volleyball games Thursday, September 17, where our teams and school community will come together to honor the legacy of late Fitness Center Director William B. Scott. There will be space to share memories, be in community with one another, and remember a beloved member of the USN community. We hope to see you all there.
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  • MS athletics recaps for September 3-10

    Our Middle School teams have been crushing the courts this week. With strong performances by all volleyball teams and wins for both boys and girls tennis, the Tigers aren’t slowing down as they reach the midpoint of their seasons. Mountain biking will hit the trails for race No. 2 this weekend, and cross country runners crushed their first home meet. 

    Please join us at our home High School volleyball games on Thursday, September 17 in the Sperling Gym, where our teams and school community will come together to honor the legacy of late Fitness Center Director William B. Scott. There will be space to share memories, be in community with one another, and remember a beloved member of the USN community. We hope to see you all there.
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  • Mountain Bike Team Race #1 Report - Chickasaw Trace Trails

    Steve Smail
    The Mountain bike team began its 13th season as it almost always does, with anticipation high and mindful of the high heat on the trails on the banks of the Duck River at Chickasaw Trace park outside of Columbia, TN. Over 650 mountain bikers in grades 5-12 from across the state competed at this first race of the NICA-TICL season.
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