Nashville After Zone Alliance

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Nashville After Zone Alliance

Our mission: to increase youths’ equitable access to out-of-school time learning experiences that help youth thrive and develop to their full potential.

NAZA is a city-wide out-of-school time intermediary that funds various organizations to provide free and high-quality learning and development opportunities for youth in Nashville. The Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) is a partnership between the Nashville Public Library, Metro Nashville Public Schools, the Mayor’s Office, and over 30 youth development organizations all working collaboratively

to increase access to transformative learning experiences for youth during out-of-school-time hours. Since its creation, NAZA has invested public and private funding in afterschool and summer programs to ensure that all youth have access to high-quality programs at no cost. In the past few years, NAZA has expanded its model to focus on strengthening youth-centered organizations' ability to support youths' 21st century skills, social and emotional learning, and holistic youth outcomes including cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

06/11/2026

Huge shoutout to our partners at YMCA of Middle Tennessee for delivering next‑level STEM fun and connecting young people with engineers and leaders who make innovation happen!

06/03/2026

Across Tennessee, parents of 410,511 kids want a summer program for their child. However, 240,530 of these children (more than half) are missing out on the positive and engaging experiences summer can hold.
New data paints the full picture of summer program participation in Tennessee and across America: aa3pm.co

05/28/2026

Looking to spotlight your youth development program? Join Nashville's largest directory of out‑of‑school time opportunities. The Citywide OST Program Locator can you help you get discovered by families and partners across the city!

Submit your program today: https://naza.nashville.gov/ostl-submission/

05/26/2026

🌞✨School is out and summer is ON! Explore 20+ summer camps across Nashville for rising 5th - 9th grade students. From hands-on activities to exciting learning experiences, there’s something for every child.

Click here to find a program near you! https://tinyurl.com/NAZAsummersm

05/22/2026

🎉🎊Congratulations to our Chief Executive, Anna Harutyunyan, on 10 remarkable years of leadership!

Under her leadership for the past decade, NAZA has expanded our reach from after school programs into summer learning, elevated youth voice through the Youth In Action! initiative, led the creation of Nashville’s Vision for Holistic Youth Development, strengthened the local youth development community with essential training and resources, and has enabled tens of thousands of young people access free out of school learning opportunities.

We are grateful for Anna's vision, dedication, and the lasting impact she continues to make for Nashville’s youth!

05/20/2026

🎉 As the school year comes to a close, several of our partners hosted end-of-year showcase events to celebrate youth accomplishments and share their hard work with the community. Congratulations to all of our partners on a successful 2025–2026 program year!

05/15/2026

We’re excited to be part of Metropolitan Action Commission's MAC Day tomorrow! Stop by to learn about FREE summer programs for young people, connect with helpful community resources, and enjoy fun games for the whole family. We’d love to see you there!

05/11/2026

We’re celebrating our incredible Youth In Action! partners and the projects they’ve brought to life this year! At sites throughout the city, NAZA‑funded programs supported youth‑planned, youth‑led, and youth‑delivered initiatives that are making a real impact.

Whether raising resources for local nonprofits, creating school gardens, or showcasing creativity through film, young people stepped up as leaders and supported their communities along the way.

Visit here to learn more about Youth In Action! https://naza.nashville.gov/youth-in-action/

05/05/2026

Have a rising 5th–9th grader in Nashville? NAZA‑Funded Summer Programs are now open! 🎉

Discover fun, enriching day‑camps across Davidson County, packed with hands‑on learning, field trips, and activities that help youth grow and thrive.

Spots fill fast so register today! https://tinyurl.com/NAZAsummersm

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