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Back to School in Nashville

A Back-to-school Guide for Nashville and Middle Tennessee Schools

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It's time to go back to school in Nashville and in the Middle Tennessee region. Find out when your child goes back to school in Nashville, what school supplies students need, what Nashville students need to wear to school, and what Nashville parents can do to prepare for this school year in Nashville and the Middle Tennessee region.

Locate Your School

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Find out when and where your child is going to school, what supplies they need, and what they need to wear with our listing of all of the local Middle Tennessee School Districts.

Tennessee Tax Free Sales Holiday

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In 2006, the Tennessee General Assembly, thankfully, passed a Public Chapter that established an annual tax-free holiday. This annual holiday is held in August and normally starts on the first Friday in August. This is one sale you don't want to miss!

Back To School Shopping

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Back-to-school shopping can be stressful for students, parents, and even teachers and school administrators. While kids and teenagers want to look in-style, parents want clothing that makes sense, not only style-wise, but also in terms of durability, price and appropriateness. Find out how you can accomplish both before heading out the door!

Back to School Night

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Being prepared for school is the number one thing that you can do for your child's Education. Studies show that children do better in school when there is an active involvement from the parents. Find out what you can do to be prepared for that first meeting at school and how you can help kick off the school year on a smooth note.

School Fees in Tennessee

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After years and years of the ongoing confusion, for parents, over what school fees are required, which ones are voluntary, and how it relates to the free/reduced lunch waivers, the Tennessee Board of Education finally rendered an opinion on the matter.

Local Shopping Malls

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Here you will find a quick list of all of the major malls located in the Nashville area from Cool Springs to RiverGate. It's one stop shopping for the entire family!

Metro School Clusters

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An Overview and Visual look at each of the twelve school clusters in the Metro Nashville Public Schools including information on what school feeds into which and more.

Tennessee Report Cards

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Find out everything you need to know about how your child's school is doing and has been doing with the Official Tennessee Department of Education Report Card dating back over a decade.

Find a Local College

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Planning to attend a local Middle Tennessee College or University in the near future? If so, we've gathered up a list of the Top Colleges & Universities to be found in Middle Tennessee and the Metro Nashville Area.

Mayor's First Day Festival

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Cancelled in 2012
Created in 2000 by former Nashville Mayor, Bill Purcell, this annual event is held in August in downtown Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena and it features free activities, goodies, and entertainment for students and their parents.

Local Educational Resources

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Planning to homeschool? Attend a Private school? Need a tutoring service? If so, here's a listings of some of the best local educational groups, businesses, and associations to be found in the Middle Tennessee Metro Area.
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