MNPS Special / Alternative Program
W.A. Bass Adult Program
MNPS Special / Alternative Program · Adult learners aged 18 and over · The Nations / Sylvan Park, Nashville, TN
About W.A. Bass Adult Program
W.A. Bass Adult Program is an MNPS special-education or alternative program in The Nations / Sylvan Park, serving adult learners aged 18 and over 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 309 students in 2023-24.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and there is no uniform requirement.
W.A. Bass Adult Program is one of 14 schools this guide lists in The Nations / Sylvan Park and one of 11 MNPS special-education and alternative programs in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeMNPS Special / Alternative Program
GradesAdult (18+)
NeighborhoodThe Nations / Sylvan Park
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Chronically absent students (2024-25)<5% (missed 10% or more of school days)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, Chronic Absenteeism file, 2024-25
verify ↗ Enrollment309 (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
Address5300 Delaware AVE, Nashville, TN 37209
Phone(615) 298-3278
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to W.A. Bass Adult Program?
W.A. Bass Adult Program 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 W.A. Bass Adult Program cost?
Nothing. W.A. Bass Adult Program is a free public school.
Is there a school bus to W.A. Bass Adult Program?
Yes. MNPS busing is available for W.A. Bass Adult Program.
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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