Many students in the Nashville area will be returning to school full-time next week. All schools will be returning to an in-person format, with classrooms, sporting events + other school activities taking place in full capacity in most cases.

As a reminder, many area private schools return to in-person learning in mid-to-late August. You can find school calendars, COVID-19 guidelines, and other information on each school’s website.

⏰ Upcoming first full days

Metro Nashville Public Schools | Tues., Aug. 10 (1st-12th grades) and Thurs., Aug. 12 (pre-K-kindergarten)
Williamson County Schools | Mon., Aug. 9 (1st-12th grades) and Mon., Aug. 16 (kindergarten)
Franklin Special School District | Mon., Aug. 9
Rutherford County Schools | Mon., Aug. 9
Cheatham County Schools | Mon., Aug. 9 (1st-12th grades) and Fri., Aug. 13 (pre-K and kindergarten)

😷 Health + safety precautions

Metro Nashville Public Schools | The MNPS Board of Education adopted a universal mask policy that requires MNPS students and staff to wear cloth face coverings or masks indoors and on school buses.

Williamson County Schools | Masks are encouraged but not required for students, staff, and visitors + social distancing of 3 ft. will be in place whenever possible.

Wilson County Schools | Masks are optional, and symptom checks will be conducted once per week using standard questions recommended by the TDH.

Rutherford County Schools | Masks are optional + visitors may be limited during the first part of the school year.

Sumner County Schools | Masks are optional. The district is asking students who have tested positive to inform their school attendance office and discuss a return date with the school nurse.

Cheatham County Schools | Masks will not be required for students or staff + students will be physically distanced by 3 ft. whenever possible.

✏️ School supplies + back to school events

Slam Prix Fest | Fri., Aug. 6 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | McFerrin Park Community Center, 310 Grace St. | Watch a basketball game + enjoy food, music, games, and school supply giveaways.

Back to School Book Bag Giveaway | Sat., Aug. 7 | 1-4 p.m. | 1048 Jefferson St. | Free backpacks filled with school supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis

2nd Annual Back to School Bash | Sat., Aug. 7 | 12-4 p.m. | East Park Community Center, 700 Woodland St. | Free school supplies, food, a bounce house, and other activities

Back to School Bash | Sun., Aug. 8 | 12:30 p.m. | Nashville Inner City Ministry, 1000 Apex St. | Free school supplies, food, and bounce houses

Back to School Bash | Sat., Aug. 14 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 9 locations | Local nonprofit Creative Girls Rock will distribute free backpacks filled with school supplies and other resources.

Back 2 School Bash | Sat. Aug. 14 | 12-2 p.m. | 5314 Mt. View Rd. | Free backpacks, school supply giveaways, and free kids haircuts

Back to School | Sat., Aug. 14 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Church at Mt. Carmel, 1032 Monroe St. | Free backpacks and school supplies as well as food, face painting, and live music