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A Free Nature-Based Public Charter School for Grades 5-12 in Southeast Nashville

Diverse by Design

Tennessee Nature Academy believes that effective learning helps students better understand themselves and build connections to others, to their community, and to the world. We celebrate the diversity of all members in our community.

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The mission of Tennessee Nature Academy is to cultivate happy and healthy young people who are knowledgeable about the world, passionate about the outdoors, and motivated to do good work.

Tennessee Nature Academy

Tennessee Nature Academy is a free nature-based public charter school in the Antioch-Cane Ridge community. We will serve students and families in grades 5-12, beginning with our founding 5th and 6th grade class in the 2023-2024 school year. Our research-based model uses nature-based learning and play to support students’ academic success, build students’ social and community connections, and promote students’ well-being.

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