$34,080,000 for the renovation and expansion of Nashville State Community College’s Clarksville campus, creating a community-based Center for Higher Education, was appropriated in the recently approved state budget for the fiscal year 2022-23. The Tennessee General Assembly overwhelmingly approved the budget with a requirement to match a portion of the...
Nashville State Community College today unveiled its long-anticipated North Davidson campus in Madison during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This is Nashville State’s fourth campus in Davidson County. The community and dignitaries from the Madison community were invited to the ceremony and day-long open house. The address is 1520 Gallatin Pike North...
Walk-In Enrollment Assistance Students, prospective students, and visitors are welcome on campus for assistance. No appointment is necessary for in-person assistance with admissions, advising, or financial aid. Available on all campuses, except East Davidson, which remains virtual. When coming to the White Bridge campus, please go to the Welcome Center...
The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at Nashville State Community College, located in the Southeast campus in Antioch, has received a four-year accreditation of its Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. Nashville State’s Culinary Arts program is one of four in the state...
Four students from Nashville State Community College’s Visual Communications program took home five prestigious American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) in four categories during a local competition among several universities and colleges. Nashville State’s award-winning students: Mari Davis (Graphic Design A.A.S.)Gold – Product Promotion for MatchesSilver – Product Promotion for Cha Cha...
At a press conference on Nashville State Community College’s White Bridge campus, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced a collaborative effort to train, upskill, and certify 5,000 Tennesseans in cloud computing by 2025. Through this statewide initiative...
To create more pathways into a good-paying job or to continue education after graduating, Nashville State Community College Humphreys County campus is now offering Waverly Central High School students a new dual enrollment opportunity. Much like at McEwen High School, students can earn college credit while still in high school...
Nashville State Community College today announced that UBS, the leading global wealth manager, has committed funding for two strategic grants, aimed at local programs focused on increasing access to college and supporting students while in school. UBS will contribute $75,000 to Nashville Flex, a new program that supports part-time students...
Congratulations Fall 2021, Spring, and Summer 2022 classes! This year, Nashville State will be celebrating more than 1,000 graduates. They have worked hard and achieved their goal of earning a college degree or certificate. These graduates are a continuing part of the College's legacy and commitment to Building Bridges, Changing...
Governor Bill Lee has included $34,080,000 in his 2022-2023 fiscal year budget for Nashville State Community College’s Clarksville campus expansion. There is a requirement to match a portion of the funds. The expansion project is a collaboration between the College and TCAT Clarksville campus. Leading up to the budget unveiling...
Nashville State Community College has named a director for the new North Davidson campus located in Madison. Dr. Kimberly Malone-Haddox started work on January 4. The North Davidson campus will open to the public later this spring with classes starting the fall semester in August. “I have been excited for...
Belmont University and Nashville State Community College today announced the renewal of a nursing studies partnership between the two institutions. The partnership was created many years ago for students who plan to attend Belmont to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Before transferring, students satisfy the prerequisites needed...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 11, 2022) – With more than 20 years of experience in the field, Joseph P. Johnson has been hired as the executive director of Nashville State Community College’s Workforce and Community Development Department, a function within academic affairs. “We have a great group of dedicated workforce professionals...
Nashville State Community College has released the Fall 2021 semester Dean's List and the inaugural President's List.Congratulations on the honors.To all students, keep striving, your college will continue supporting you.
December 7, 2021 With an investment of $710,023 from the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grant, current and future Dickson County and Creek Wood High Schools students will be able to earn healthcare industry credentials including Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)...
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (November 23, 2021) – To continue meeting the needs of the Clarksville-Montgomery County area, Nashville State Community College has been working on a proposed plan to expand its campus located on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. The expansion project is a collaboration between the College and TCAT Clarksville campus. A...
November 16, 2021 The Tennessee College Access and Success Network announced today that it was awarded a $299,575 grant from The Kresge Foundation to implement Nashville Flex, a program that will provide supports to increase the number of historically marginalized students succeeding in college. Through Flex, Davidson County students attending...
Nashville State Community College Access Director Awarded Tennessee Board of Regents Veteran AwardNovember 12, 2021Nashville State’s Katrina Dubree is one of 37 veterans across the state that was honored with the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans. Dubree received the honor during a presentation of Nashville...
November 9, 2021Nashville State Community College announced that Dr. Johannah Williams has been hired as the dean of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) division. “For years, Nashville State Community College has produced well-educated, career-ready professionals in all program areas of the STEM division,” said Dr. Carol Rothstein, vice...
October 4, 2021 Nashville State Community College announced today that it has received a $306,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to establish an Early College Partnership program at Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Whites Creek High School. The four-year grant will allow Nashville State and MNPS to create a pilot...
Students at Nashville State Community College have a new pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree thanks to a new partnership with Lipscomb University’s online program. Shanna L. Jackson, Nashville State Community College president, and Candice McQueen, Lipscomb University president, along with other college representatives announced the new articulation and transfer...
September 20, 2021 Nashville State Community College has announced that Thom Druffel has been hired as the director and an instructor of its Hospitality program. Druffel brings nearly 40 years of experience in the local hospitality industry. “My focus is to bring industry best practices in leadership and service into...
August 30, 2020Today, the Nashville State Community College Foundation announced their 2021-2022 Board of Trustees. Beginning a three-year term, Tyson Norman and Dee Patel will join 20 other board members. As Young Leaders Council Intern, Karla MacIntyre will serve a one-year term. “I am delighted to welcome these distinguished leaders,”...
August 25, 2021 – from AT&T As part of AT&T’s continuing commitment to supporting quality education across Tennessee, the AT&T Foundation has donated $10,000 to Nashville State Community College. The grant will provide last dollar scholarships for minority and underserved students. “We appreciate AT&T and its support of Nashville State...
August 9, 2021Approximately seven months after stepping up with a $100,000 investment in the Nashville GRAD program for Nashville State Community College students, Amazon has doubled that with another $100,000. The combined $200,000 investment will ensure students have the wrap-around support needed to persist while in college. Nashville GRAD...
July 29, 2021Inmates that will be transitioning out of the Houston County jail have received a two-week training designed to prepare them for entry-level positions as operators and maintenance technicians in the manufacturing industry. The Industrial Readiness Training (IRT) program is a partnership with Nashville State Community College’s Workforce and...
July 14, 2021 Opportunity is a game-changer in the course of life. Long Island, New York native Kate Saggio saw an opportunity offered by Nashville State Community College and jumped on it. The College has an active Culinary Arts and Hospitality program located at its Southeast campus in Antioch...
Nashville State Community College has announced that Davidson County residents may be eligible to apply for Nashville GRAD, a program that provides free, targeted financial assistance beyond tuition and academic supports to students. GRAD is available to those students who have applied and will be studying full-time at Nashville State...
June 29, 2021Nashville State Community College has earned the distinction as a Veterans Education Transition Support (VETS) Certified Campus from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. An institution receiving VETS Campus certification not only prioritizes outreach to veterans but successfully delivers the services necessary to create a supportive environment where student...
Nashville State Community College has expanded the Industrial Process Control Technology (IPCT) program to its Clarksville campus. The program has been available at the Humphreys County campus for years, where it has been successful in creating a pipeline to a career while fulfilling local industry needs. The program allows students...
(June 11, 2021) – Leaders from Nashville State Community College and TCAT Dickson-Clarksville met at TCAT Clarksville to sign an articulation agreement allowing eligible TCAT students in digital graphic design to transfer credits towards an Associate degree in visual communications at Nashville State. “Nashville State Community College is focused on...
(June 5, 2021) – Assistant Professor of Psychology Richard Garvin, Jr. from Nashville State Community College is among the 21 faculty and staff members from colleges and universities across Tennessee selected to participate in the 2021-22 Class of the Maxine Smith Fellows program. The Maxine Smith Fellows program provides professional...
Information Technology is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the area, across the U.S. and worldwide. Tech companies are looking to hire professionals because demand is so high and there aren't enough qualified workers. Whether learning the foundations or taking your career to the next level, a Computer Programming Technical...
Governor Bill Lee delivered the commencement address for the class of 2021 graduates of Nashville State Community College. The virtual commencement took place on the evening of Tuesday, May 11. Nashville State celebrated the success of more than 1,228 students. During his remarks, Lee honored the hard work of the...
Nashville State Community College, TriStar Health, HCA Healthcare Foundation, and Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) have teamed up to create a new accelerated career pipeline to the high-demand healthcare industry. Working together, the three organizations are creating pathways into healthcare through education for roles such as patient care technicians, particularly...
Nashville State Partnership with Asurion on Apprenticeship is a SuccessOn April 7, 2021, Nashville State celebrated with Asurion to honor their first class of Software Engineering Apprentices. Nashville State collaborated with Asurion to be a workforce solutions partner. The College’s Workforce and Community Development team developed the program and delivered...
Nashville State Photography A.A.S. Alumni Wins District Silver ADDY Award, To Compete for NationalApril 9, 2021 – Nashville State Photography A.A.S. alumni Brandon Hopkins won a 2021 AAF District 7 Student Silver ADDY Award for his Black Revolutionary-Black Panther campaign! Brandon is now eligible to compete at the national level...
Nashville State Music A F A Program Guest Artist Series Spring 2021 Need a little mid-day pick up? Nashville State's Music Associate of Fine Arts program is hosting a free guest artist series beginning April 1 at 11:10 a.m. You will not want to miss these. Zoom links on poster...
Nashville State Community College is returning to a more traditional class schedule for the Fall 2021 semester while continuing to provide online, virtual, and hybrid options. “Nashville State is planning for a responsible return to campus,” said Dr. Carol Rothstein, vice president of Academic Affairs. “We are excited to welcome...
The Tennessee Board of Regents recognized the Nashville GRAD program with the Partnership Award during the March 25 SOAR (Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition) 2021 Awards presentation. With the support of the Mayor's Office, Metro Council, and community partners, Nashville GRAD aims to remove the non-academic barriers to college retention and...
Nashville State Community College – Clarksville Campus, in partnership with the Clarksville Transit System, is now offering free transportation assistance for students. The Transportation Assistance Program provides semester-long bus passes at no cost to Nashville State Clarksville students. Bus passes are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. “While classes might...
Governor Bill Lee will give the virtual commencement address for the 2021 graduates of Nashville State Community College. Nashville State’s commencement ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 11, 6 p.m. Bill Lee is the 50th Governor of Tennessee. “We are excited that Governor Lee will address our exceptional graduates...
Students can now access free food and personal care items at the Nashville State Humphreys County Campus Cupboard. “A Campus Cupboard has been a dream for the Humphreys County campus for many years, and I’m excited to see this dream become reality,” said campus Director Kim Zills. “The Campus...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 25, 2021) – Four students from Nashville State Community College’s Visual Communications program took home seven prestigious American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) during a local competition among several universities and colleges. Nashville State's award-winning students won in the following categories: Landon Edwards (A.A.S. Graphic Design) Silver - Book...
Nashville State is hosting a mascot design contest. College historians have revealed that the falcon was the college mascot. Now, we are working to bring the falcon back! Create a falcon to represent the college and become part of Nashville State history and tradition. Entries are due by Friday, April...
Congratulations Class of 2021! This year, Nashville State will be celebrating more than 1,000 graduates. They have worked hard and achieved their goal of earning a college degree or certificate. They did not let a pandemic stop their purpose–they persisted! The Class of 2021 is truly special, as it will...
Nashville State Community College – Clarksville Campus is now offering food assistance, via the Campus Cupboard, for students in need. The Campus Cupboard is the college’s on-campus food pantry program that provides free groceries and personal care items to students. The Cupboard now offers online ordering so students can...
The Career Closet at Nashville State is here to make sure students have access to free professional clothes and outfits that they may otherwise not be able to get. Located on the second floor of the Student Services Building (S Building) on the White Bridge campus, students can shop the...
Nashville State is partnering with Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and Austin Peay State University on a Teacher Residency Program. This program is available to CMCSS classified employees and graduating seniors, and Montgomery County residents. Participants will enter an accelerated 3-year teaching program to become CMCSS teachers. The first year...
January 28, 2021As a reminder, faculty, staff, students, and guests MUST wear a mask when on campus. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. If you are a student and are not feeling well, please reach out to your instructor, who will work with you. Nashville State Community...
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Austin Peay State University (APSU) and Nashville State Community College recently signed an agreement to help students complete their degree, or pursue additional degrees. The agreement formalizes the ability of a student who completes their associate degree at Nashville State to be granted admissions to select undergraduate programs at APSU.Learn...
January 15, 2021 Nashville State Community College has announced the list of students recognized on the Dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester. Degree-seeking students who achieve a term QPA/GPA of at least 3.5 during any semester in which they are at least part-time (six hours) will be listed on...
Nashville State Laptop Loaner Program To be eligible, you must be:A Fall 2021 semester studentDegree or certificate-seekingZero balance on student accountFirst come, first serveAll students will receive an email reply regarding their requestLaptops are loaners and must be returned at the end of the fall semesterHotspots and calculators are available...
Free online ordering is available is now available at our White Bridge, Southeast, and Clarksville Campus Cupboards.Just like curbside pickup at your neighborhood grocery, students in need can now pick up free essential food and personal care items on campus with safe, contactless service.This student service is coming soon to...
Join us as we gather (virtually) to celebrate five decades of building bridges and changing lives in the Middle Tennessee community. September 30, 20205:00-6:00pm About this Event Our Zoom celebration will be hosted by WSMV Channel 4's Joe Dubin, "Big Joe on the Go", and will include: Welcome from NSCC...
Presented by Fisk University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Nashville State Community College, Trevecca Nazarene University, and Vanderbilt University September 28 - October 1 Join a zoom session with four to six Nonprofits Offering virtual volunteer Opportunities! Multiple sessions offered each day. Register Here
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To the Nashville State Community, From the March 3rd tornado, to an ongoing global pandemic, and a derecho during the week of Spring semester finals, 2020 has been a very challenging year for our Nashville State community. Our college and every constituency and community we serve has been impacted by...
Please know that due to COVID-19, on-site services are limited for the time being. Nashville State has a designated United Way of Greater Nashville student support manager, Ms. Jay Mazon, Jay.Mazon@unitedwaygn.org or (615) 499-6813, and a financial counselor, Ms. Tierra Fuller, Tierra.Fuller@uwmn.org. Both are ready to assist you with your...
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Our career and technical certificates are designed to get you into the workforce in 12 months or less. Students focus on developing technical skills through hands-on learning. If you wish to continue your education, most of these certificates can be applied toward related Nashville State Associate of Applied Science degrees.
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Please welcome Shanna L. Jackson, Ed.D, the new president of Nashville State Community College. Dr. Jackson was named president of Nashville State Community College in March 2018, and began her duties as president on June 1, 2018.
Nashville State Community College has six campus locations across Middle Tennessee that are available and ready to work with interested Argosy University and Art Institute of Tennessee students. We are committed to evaluating potential transfer of Argosy and Art Institute coursework one student at a time and providing individual academic...
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