Public Charter School
Tennessee Nature Academy
Public Charter School · Grades K-12 · South Nashville, Nashville, TN · TN grade D
About Tennessee Nature Academy
Tennessee Nature Academy is a public charter school in South Nashville, serving grades K-12 in Davidson County. Its focus is environmental & outdoor.
It is a tuition-free public charter school with no attendance zone: any Davidson County family may apply, and seats are filled by lottery when applications exceed capacity.
Tennessee gave it a letter grade of D for 2024-25. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 1 (well below average).
It enrolled 195 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and uniforms are required.
Tennessee Nature Academy is one of 12 schools this guide lists in South Nashville and one of 2 public charter K-12 schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typePublic Charter School
GradesK-12
NeighborhoodSouth Nashville
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)DSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Reading and math, met or exceeded (2024-25)Grades 3–5: Reading 38% · Math 35%
Grades 6–8: Reading 32% · Math 25%
The state reports scores in grade bands, counting only the tested grades this school serves.
Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Chronically absent students (2024-25)16% (missed 10% or more of school days)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, Chronic Absenteeism file, 2024-25
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 1 · Well below averageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment195 (2023-24)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24
verify ↗ Data last checked: September 4, 2026
Tuition & Vouchers
TuitionFree — public
Transportation & Admissions
MNPS busingYes
Walk-in enrollmentNo
Application requiredYes
UniformsYes
Contact & Details
Address7533 Lords Chapel Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
Focus / ProgramEnvironmental & outdoor
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to Tennessee Nature Academy?
Yes. Tennessee Nature Academy is a tuition-free public charter school with no attendance zone. Any Davidson County family may apply, and seats are filled by lottery when applications exceed capacity.
How much does Tennessee Nature Academy cost?
Nothing. Tennessee Nature Academy is a free public school.
What grade did Tennessee give Tennessee Nature Academy?
The Tennessee Department of Education gave Tennessee Nature Academy a letter grade of D for 2024-25. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 1 (well below average).
How do students at Tennessee Nature Academy do in reading and math?
Share of students who met or exceeded state expectations in 2024-25 (Tennessee Department of Education): grades 3–5: 38% in reading and 35% in math; grades 6–8: 32% in reading and 25% in math.
Is there a school bus to Tennessee Nature Academy?
Yes. MNPS busing is available for Tennessee Nature Academy.
Always confirm zoning and open seats. Attendance zones, magnet/charter lotteries, and enrollment deadlines change. Verify current details directly with the school or MNPS.
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