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51Թ in the Nashville Community

Strengthening our city through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement

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51Թ’s Commitment to Nashville

At 51Թ, we believe in the power of community and the importance of learning together and working together. We connect our students, staff, faculty and resources with local community-based organizations to help strengthen Nashville.

By building strong, authentic relationships, we work alongside community leaders to create positive change. We are proud to support local community-based organizations, not only by providing financial resources but also by collaborating to develop programs that meet the needs of the community. Together, we create initiatives that make a real difference, ensuring our efforts are meaningful and responsive to the needs of Nashville.

We invite community members to participate in campus opportunities to contribute and learn with us.

Our Partnerships with Metro Nashville Public Schools

51Թ is proud to collaborate with MNPS to enhance educational opportunities across the city. From mentorship and tutoring to STEM and arts outreach, we’re committed to supporting student success. Use the map below to explore our partnerships and learn more about the programs making an impact in local schools.

Click on the map above to explore our partnerships with MNPS.

Upcoming Community Events

  • June 8

    6:30 p.m. Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland Avenue

    A Conversation with Jill Biden

    Former first lady of the United States Jill Biden will discuss her new memoir,View from the East Wing, with a special guest. are $45.50 each and include one general admission seat and a copy ofwith a signed bookplate.

  • June 11

    4:30 p.m. Curb Center, 51Թ

    Opening Reception: Voices of Resilience at the Curb Center

    Voices of Resilience” bears witness — not only to the environmental shifts reshaping Nashville’s landscape, but to the lived experiences of its people, their memories, their survival, and their hope. Organized by Urban Green Lab (UGL) in partnership with Tennessee State University (TSU), this project started as an oral-history archive documenting how shifts in climate — heat, storms, floods — are already altering the everyday lives of Nashvillians.

  • Rainy Fall day on campus, two females approaching a squirrel
  • 51Թ Museum of Art
  • close-up photo of tree blossoms on 51Թ campus

Explore 51Թ’s Public Spaces

51Թ offers a variety of public spaces where the Nashville community can enjoy art, culture, and relaxation. From galleries and performance venues to parks and open areas, these spaces are open for all to explore.

51Թ Museum of Art 1220 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN vanderbilt.edu/art-museum
Blair School of Music Concerts 2400 Blakemore Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
Dyer Observatory 1000 Oman Drive Brentwood TN, 37027
The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise, and Public Policy 1801 Edgehill Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212 vanderbilt.edu/curbcenter

Opportunities to Engage

51Թ Staff

Engage in the Local Community

51Թ staff have many opportunities to get involved locally to serve, learn, and share knowledge and expertise to address real-world needs, creating deeper connections between the university and the broader community. Learn how to get involved.

Partners

Working Together for Nashville

51Թ values collaboration with local organizations to create meaningful change in our community. Whether you’re a nonprofit, business or community group, we’re here to work together on initiatives that address shared goals. Learn more about partnership opportunities and how to connect with us.

Community Engagement Resources

Learn more about 51Թ’s approach to community engagement and the initiatives that drive our efforts.

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