
Nashville is in the bottom 5% for economic mobility.
We must take action, together, to change this narrative and invest in the growth and flourishing of our city. Studies have shown that the best way to do that is through entrepreneurship.
In 2024 alone, graduates of The Academy put $37.2 million back into the Nashville economy.
Not only are our graduates generating income for their families, they are feeling the positive side effects of entrepreneurship.
In partnership with Vanderbilt University's research team, our entrepreneurs reported The Academy empowered them to make positive changes in their life (88% of students) and helped them feel more comfortable with their financial future (44% increase post-class).
As we continue to provide programming and support to underestimated entrepreneurs, your dollars connect them with the tools they need to thrive.
When we do this work together, Nashville will be a place where all neighbors flourish.
