Tennessee College Access and Success Network

05/01/2026

How do you find out what's happening in your community?

When a school board rezones your neighborhood, local news is how families know in time to respond. When a health clinic opens nearby, it's how neighbors learn it exists. When a storm is coming, it's how people know where to go.

That kind of information matters, and it needs to reach everyone.

We are partnering with Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to ask residents across Middle Tennessee to take a quick 5-minute survey about how they get local information and what may be missing. Every response helps shape what comes next.

Take it here: https://www.pressforwardmidtn.com Open through May 31 · Available in multiple languages

04/09/2026

Learn more about 3 students in our inaugural Nashville Scholars Initiative cohort!

Three LEAD Southeast High School sophomores have earned a place in one of Nashville’s most competitive college access programs, the Nashville Scholars Initiative. Each year, only a small group of students is initiated, making the program highly selective, and this […]

04/06/2026

Now Accepting Applications: Nashville Scholars Initiative Class of 2029!
We are thrilled to announce that the application for the Nashville Scholars Initiative (NSI) Class of 2029 is officially open.

At NSI, we believe that every talented student in Nashville deserves a seat at the nation’s top-tier institutions, regardless of their financial background. Our mission is to bridge the socioeconomic gap in elite higher education by empowering high-achieving, low-income students to not only gain admission but to thrive and lead at highly selective colleges.

What We Offer Our Scholars:
Comprehensive Curriculum: Guidance on high school course selection, dedicated ACT/SAT preparation, and essential workshops on building confidence and managing stress.
Application & Financial Aid Support: Expert navigation through the Common App, FAFSA, and CSS Profile, along with support for fee waivers and scholarship searches.
Collegiate Exposure: Funding campus visits to help students find their perfect fit.
Leadership Development: Access to cultural capital workshops, near-peer mentoring, and networking opportunities through our strong community and business partnerships.

Eligibility Requirements:
We are looking for motivated rising 10th grade students in Nashville who demonstrate: 3.5+ GPA, Proven leadership potential, Financial need (Pell-eligible).

Our vision is a future where Nashville’s brightest minds excel without limits. If you or a student you know is ready to take this next step, we encourage you to apply today.

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ecywzwfP 📧 Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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02/18/2026

Can’t wait to share the stories and experiences of these Nashville GRAD and Nashville Flex students at Nashville State! They are so inspiring!

11/22/2025

Dr. Jackson and are catapulting retention and completion rates through Nash GRAD and Nash Flex. Additionally, they’ve launched a mobile classroom to serve the community.

11/21/2025

Amazing growth happening at TN Colleges of Applied Technology!

11/11/2025

Allow us to introduce the Nashville Scholars Initiative - a new direct service program of TCASN! NSI’s inaugural cohort launches now!

National data reveals a significant socioeconomic imbalance in access to elite higher education, with wealthy students disproportionately represented at selective colleges.

10/15/2025

📢 Attention Middle Tennessee high school seniors! The Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship is here to support your college journey. If you're pursuing a degree in Business, Education or STEM, apply NOW through Dec. 15. Learn more about eligibility and apply today: scarlettfoundation.org/students/.

10/15/2025

Big changes are reshaping education, and the impact starts right here in Tennessee. Join , and partners in the Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education for a series of regional roundtables across the state as we work together to support every student’s success.

10/14/2025

We are beyond excited to partner with to help students access and succeed in higher education through its $29 million GEAR UP grant!

ETSU has been awarded a $29 million grant to launch the ETSU GEAR UP Partnership, an initiative to expand educational opportunities for rural students.