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Upcoming events in Nashville
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 – Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Vanderbilt PTY Fall SAVY Saturday Program Nashville · Vanderbilt University, 2201 West End Ave · $475 + $50 application fee Three consecutive Saturdays (Oct 24, 31, Nov 7), 8:45 a.m.–3 p.m. with lunch, for eligible advanced students in grades 1–8.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Fall SAVY 2026, third Saturday session Nashville · Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth · $475 for each session (three Saturdays); $50 non-refundable application fee Fall SAVY runs for three consecutive Saturdays for students in grades 1-8, from 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM with lunch provided. The page lists October 24, October 31 and November 7 as the session dates; only the November 7 date falls in this…
8 members) Students explore local habitats and native animals with live animal presentations and a zoo-trail activity. Same class both days: grades K–1 10–11 a.m., grades 2–4 noon–1:30 p.m., grades 5–8 2–3:30 p.m.
80 90-minute monthly robotics class taught by RoboThink of Middle Tennessee (grades 3–5, 1:30–3 p.m.; grades 6 and up, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.); limited to 20 students per class.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Holiday Open House Nashville · Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery · Free Holiday Open House from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with festive Mansion walkthroughs, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Christmas carolers, and family-friendly activities. The page lists it as a free event for all ages.
90 members) Owl pellet dissection (K–2) or fetal pig dissection (grades 3 and up). Offered Monday, Thursday and Friday of this week (grades 6+ Mon/Thu only); K–2 and 3–5 labs 2–3 p.m., grades 6–high school noon–1 p.m.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Tennessee State Museum Homeschool Day: Service and Sacrifice Nashville · Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd · Free Tennessee's tradition of military service from the War of 1812 through WWII, with living history and hands-on programs. Orientation at 10 a.m.; educator-led programs at 10:30, 11, 11:30 and noon.
Wed, Jan 6, 2027 – Wed, Jan 13, 2027 · Summer 2027 SAVY application priority window opens Online · Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth · $50 non-refundable application fee The priority application window for Summer 2027 SAVY (rising 1st-8th grade) runs from noon on January 6 to midnight on January 13. Applications are completed through SchoolDoc.
80 90-minute monthly robotics class taught by RoboThink of Middle Tennessee (grades 3–5, 1:30–3 p.m.; grades 6 and up, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.); limited to 20 students per class.
Sat, Jan 23, 2027 – Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · Vanderbilt PTY Spring SAVY Saturday Program Nashville · Vanderbilt University, 2201 West End Ave · $475 + $50 application fee Three consecutive Saturdays (Jan 23, 30, Feb 6), 8:45 a.m.–3 p.m. with lunch, for eligible advanced students in K–8.
90 members) Experiment design: absorption lab. Offered Monday, Thursday and Friday of this week (grades 6+ Mon/Thu only); K–2 and 3–5 labs 2–3 p.m., grades 6–high school noon–1 p.m.
Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · Spring SAVY 2027, second Saturday Nashville · Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth · $475 for the three Saturdays (pizza lunch and materials included); $50 non-refundable application fee Second Saturday of the Spring SAVY 2027 session for students in kindergarten through grade 8, with arrival at 8:45-9:00 AM and dismissal at 2:45-3:00 PM.
Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · Spring SAVY 2027, third Saturday Nashville · Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth · $475 for the three Saturdays (pizza lunch and materials included); $50 non-refundable application fee Third Saturday of the Spring SAVY 2027 session for students in kindergarten through grade 8, with arrival at 8:45-9:00 AM and dismissal at 2:45-3:00 PM.
Tue, Feb 9, 2027 · Tennessee State Museum Homeschool Day: Tennessee's Presidents Nashville · Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd · Free A Presidents' Day look at Jackson, Polk and Johnson, with partners from the Hermitage and the James K. Polk Home. Orientation at 10 a.m.; programs from 10:30 a.m.
80 90-minute monthly robotics class taught by RoboThink of Middle Tennessee (grades 3–5, 1:30–3 p.m.; grades 6 and up, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.); limited to 20 students per class.
Fri, Feb 19, 2027 · Tennessee History Day: North Middle Regional Contest Nashville · Tennessee State University, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd · See organizer National History Day regional contest for grades 6–12 (papers, exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites); top entries advance to the state contest.
90 members) Tardigrade microscopes. Offered Monday, Thursday and Friday of this week (grades 6+ Mon/Thu only); K–2 and 3–5 labs 2–3 p.m., grades 6–high school noon–1 p.m.
Fri, Feb 26, 2027 · Presidential Scholars Day Nashville · Lipscomb University (banquet at Country Music Hall of Fame) Open to academically high-achieving admitted students who receive an invitation. Students meet current students and faculty, learn about research opportunities and the Honors College, and attend a banquet at the Country Music Hall of Fame…
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Poetry Out Loud State Finals Nashville · OZ Arts The Poetry Out Loud State Finals take place in Nashville, TN at OZ Arts. The Tennessee champion wins
,000 and represents the state at the National Finals.
Mon, Mar 1, 2027 · Summer 2027 SAVY tuition and required forms due Online · Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth · Summer 2027 tuition still being determined Tuition and required forms for Summer 2027 SAVY are due March 1, 2027.
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · Lipscomb Purple & Gold Day (Admitted Students) Nashville · Lipscomb University, 1 University Park Dr · Free (registration opens February 2027) Celebration day for admitted Lipscomb students: meet current students, deans, department chairs and the president; attendees receive a
,000 study-abroad voucher.
Tue, Mar 16, 2027 · THEA Homeschool Rally Day at the State Capitol Nashville · Tennessee State Capitol & Cordell Hull Building, 600 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd · See THEA Tennessee Home Education Association's annual Rally Day: homeschool families gather in the State Capitol (rally in the House chamber), visit their legislators, and join activities in the Capitol and Cordell Hull Building.
80 90-minute monthly robotics class taught by RoboThink of Middle Tennessee (grades 3–5, 1:30–3 p.m.; grades 6 and up, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.); limited to 20 students per class.
90 members) Invasive species game with the center's Eastern kingsnake. Offered Monday, Thursday and Friday of this week (grades 6+ Mon/Thu only); K–2 and 3–5 labs 2–3 p.m., grades 6–high school noon–1 p.m.
Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · Lipscomb Purple & Gold Day (Admitted Students) Nashville · Lipscomb University, 1 University Park Dr · Free (registration opens February 2027) Celebration day for admitted Lipscomb students: meet current students, deans, department chairs and the president; attendees receive a
,000 study-abroad voucher.
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · Middle Tennessee Science & Engineering Fair 2027 Nashville · Featheringill Hall, Vanderbilt University, 2400 Highland Ave · See organizer Regional science and engineering fair for Middle Tennessee students, held at Vanderbilt's Featheringill Hall.
80 90-minute monthly robotics class taught by RoboThink of Middle Tennessee (grades 3–5, 1:30–3 p.m.; grades 6 and up, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.); limited to 20 students per class.
90 members) Turtle dissection. Offered Monday, Thursday and Friday of this week (grades 6+ Mon/Thu only); K–2 and 3–5 labs 2–3 p.m., grades 6–high school noon–1 p.m.
Mon, May 10, 2027 – Tue, May 11, 2027 · Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit Nashville · Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Nashville · Two-day registration (opens January 2027) Tennessee STEM Innovation Network's two-day conference of keynotes, hands-on breakout sessions and networking for STEM educators and leaders; PDP certificates available.
Tue, May 25, 2027 · Tennessee State Museum Homeschool Day: Roles of Government Nashville · Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd · Free Explore the three branches of government, with a chance to see the Tennessee State Capitol's new Capitol Visitor Center and Military Museum. Orientation at 10 a.m.
Mon, Jun 7, 2027 – Fri, Jun 11, 2027 · Summer SAVY 2027, Session 1 Nashville · Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth · Cost per session is TBD Summer SAVY Session 1 runs June 7-11, 2027, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM with one snack provided. Students must bring a nut-free lunch.
Sun, Jun 13, 2027 – Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · Vanderbilt Summer Academy (VSA) 2027 Sessions Nashville · Vanderbilt University, 2201 West End Ave · See organizer One- and two-week summer sessions for rising 7th–12th graders, with sessions starting June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11 and July 18, 2027 (dates subject to change).
Sun, Jun 13, 2027 – Fri, Jul 23, 2027 · Vanderbilt Summer Immersion (VSI) 2027 Sessions Nashville · Vanderbilt University, 2201 West End Ave · See organizer Two-week programs for rising 11th and 12th graders: June 13–25, June 20–July 2 and July 11–23, 2027 (dates subject to change).
Mon, Jun 14, 2027 – Fri, Jun 18, 2027 · Summer SAVY 2027, Session 2 Nashville · Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth · Cost per session is TBD Summer SAVY Session 2 runs June 14-18, 2027, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM with one snack provided. Students must bring a nut-free lunch.