Tennessee State Special School
Tennessee School for the Blind
Tennessee State Special School · Grades K–12 · Donelson, Nashville, TN
About Tennessee School for the Blind
Tennessee School for the Blind is a Tennessee state special school in Donelson, serving grades K–12 in Davidson County.
It is operated by the State of Tennessee, not Metro Nashville Public Schools, and is tuition-free to eligible Tennessee students. Admission is by referral and eligibility review through the state, usually initiated by a district IEP team, so contact the school directly to begin.
It enrolled 100 students in 2023-24.
For families weighing logistics: Busing is not provided, and there is no uniform requirement.
Tennessee School for the Blind is one of 15 schools this guide lists in Donelson and one of 2 Tennessee state special schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeTennessee State Special School
GradesK–12
NeighborhoodDonelson
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Enrollment100 (2023-24)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24
verify ↗ State letter grades are issued only to public, magnet, and charter schools. A blank grade here means the state does not grade this kind of school — not that the school scored poorly or that a grade is missing.
Data last checked: September 4, 2026
Tuition & Vouchers
TuitionFree — public
Transportation & Admissions
MNPS busingNo
Walk-in enrollmentYes
Application requiredNo
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address115 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Phone(615) 231-7300
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to Tennessee School for the Blind?
Tennessee School for the Blind is operated by the State of Tennessee. Admission is by referral and eligibility review, usually begun by a district IEP team, so contact the school directly.
How much does Tennessee School for the Blind cost?
Nothing. Tennessee School for the Blind is a free public school.
Is there a school bus to Tennessee School for the Blind?
MNPS busing is not listed for Tennessee School for the Blind. Ask the school about transportation.
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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