MNPS Special / Alternative Program
The Academy at Opry Mills
MNPS Special / Alternative Program · Grades 9–12 · Donelson, Nashville, TN
About The Academy at Opry Mills
The Academy at Opry Mills is an MNPS special-education or alternative program in Donelson, serving grades 9–12 in Davidson County.
This is a placement-based MNPS program rather than a school you apply to in the usual way: it has no attendance zone and no open application. Students arrive by referral or placement — through an IEP team, the district discipline process, or a credit-recovery referral — so the place to start is your current school counselor or the MNPS Exceptional Education office.
It enrolled 32 students in 2023-24.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and there is no uniform requirement.
The Academy at Opry Mills is one of 15 schools this guide lists in Donelson and one of 11 MNPS special-education and alternative programs in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeMNPS Special / Alternative Program
Grades9–12
NeighborhoodDonelson
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Chronically absent students (2024-25)71% (missed 10% or more of school days)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, Chronic Absenteeism file, 2024-25
verify ↗ Enrollment32 (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 busingYes
Walk-in enrollmentYes
Application requiredNo
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address437 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
Phone(615) 810-8306
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to The Academy at Opry Mills?
The Academy at Opry Mills is a placement-based MNPS program. Students arrive by referral or placement, not by open application, so start with your current school counselor or the MNPS Exceptional Education office.
How much does The Academy at Opry Mills cost?
Nothing. The Academy at Opry Mills is a free public school.
Is there a school bus to The Academy at Opry Mills?
Yes. MNPS busing is available for The Academy at Opry Mills.
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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