Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) is looking to hire a consultant to support the development of NAZA Strategic Plan for 2021-2026.

Consulting Opportunity With NAZA Click Here For More Information And To Apply!

Most programs will start virtually. Some community-based programs offer an in-person option.

Online Registration for Afterschool Programs is Now Available! Learn More and Apply Today

Trainings are free for all youth development professionals in Davidson County and include Introduction to Positive Youth Development, Social & Emotional Learning, Implicit Bias, Storytelling, and much more!

NAZA Professional Development Calendar Now Available! Click here for the training calendar!

Youth In Action! is created and led by youth in Nashville. This year, they will be leading citywide initiatives and creating community projects in collaboration with middle school youth. Download our flyer for more information!

Now Recruiting High School Youth Community Leaders! Youth in Action! Recruitment Flyer DONATE TODAY! Click Here

Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) is looking to hire a consultant to support the development of NAZA Strategic Plan for 2021-2026.

Consulting Opportunity With NAZA Click Here For More Information And To Apply!

Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) is looking to hire a consultant to support the development of NAZA Strategic Plan for 2021-2026.

Consulting Opportunity With NAZA Click Here For More Information And To Apply!
 

Our Mission

NAZA’s mission is to increase youths’ equitable access to out-of-school time learning experiences that help youth thrive and develop to their full potential. Launched in 2010 by Mayor Karl Dean, the Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) is a partnership between the Nashville Public Library, Metro Nashville Public Schools, the Mayor’s Office, and over 20 youth development organizations all working collaboratively to improve the learning experiences of youth.

 

The need for NAZA is demonstrated by the following statistics:

NAZA’s mission is to increase equitable access to afterschool and summer learning experiences that help youth thrive and develop to their full potential. We do this by:

  • Investing funds in afterschool and summer programs citywide for middle school youth.

  • Capacity-building • Strengthening the capacity of the youth-serving community through professional development, evaluation services, and technical assistance to impact the learning experiences of youth.

  • Convening the larger youth-serving community in Nashville to strategically mobilize and leverage resources.

  • Advocating for increased investment in the holistic development of youth.

  • Empowering youth through initiatives that cultivate their leadership and life skills, connect them to positive relationships, and inspire their love for learning.

Get to know us!

Meet the NAZA Team

Our Supporters

  • Nashville Public Library Foundation
  • Metro Nashville
  • Metro Nashville Public Schools

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Today's the day! We are launching Nashville's Vision for Holistic Youth Development, created in partnership with Vanderbilt Peabody College, Nashville Public Library, Mayor’s Youth Council, Youth In Action!, and over 200 community stakeholders. The Vision guides us towards the best possible future by prioritizing essential Individual and Community Growth Practices that children and youth need to thrive in their learning Ecosystem. Last chance to register here for our event at 4pm: bit.ly/nashville-vision-launch Nashville Public Library Nashville Public Library Foundation Metro Nashville Public Schools Every Hour Counts Tennessee Afterschool Network YMCA of Middle Tennessee Oasis Center ...

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We love this beautiful and inspiring story from Billy Walker Y-CAP YMCA! We are so grateful for everything you do for youth and families in our community, Billy. Nashville Public LibraryNashville Public Library Foundation Metro Nashville Public Schools Metro Nashville Every Hour Counts Tennessee Afterschool Network YMCA of Middle Tennessee
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Our @EveryHrCounts Fall 2020 COVID-19 Resource Guide shares new #BackToSchool & #VirtualLearning resources to help #afterschool leaders, #providers, #educators & #families support #youth this school year & beyond: https://conta.cc/37crHQh

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Today's the day! We're launching Nashville's Vision with @vupeabody @NowatNPL, Mayor’s Youth Council, Youth In Action!, and over 200 community stakeholders. Get your ticket for today's event here: http://bit.ly/nashville-vision-launch @NPLFoundation @ExtLearningMNPS @TNAfterschool

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TESTIMONIAL

NAZA keeps youth engaged by allowing them to learn, create, and have fun! Youth learned relationship-building and team building.  They also learned conflict resolution and matured as they started to handle conflict on their own.  The program allowed them to think outside the box. I was so impressed by what they were able to accomplish!

Tocarra C., Site Director, John Overton High School

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2018-09-24T13:15:18+00:00

Tocarra C., Site Director, John Overton High School

NAZA keeps youth engaged by allowing them to learn, create, and have fun! Youth learned relationship-building and team building.  They also learned conflict resolution and matured as they started to handle conflict on their own.  The program allowed them to think outside the box. I was so impressed by what they were able to accomplish!
I believe NAZA is important for our youth the help them discover new talents, career choices, and develop a sense of responsibility. NAZA allows youth to make mistakes in a safe atmosphere, allowing room for growth and healthy criticism of their work.

Jordan F., Teacher, Glencliff High School

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2018-09-24T13:15:48+00:00

Jordan F., Teacher, Glencliff High School

I believe NAZA is important for our youth the help them discover new talents, career choices, and develop a sense of responsibility. NAZA allows youth to make mistakes in a safe atmosphere, allowing room for growth and healthy criticism of their work.
NAZA prepares youth for real life through project-based learning. They pick up communication, organization, teamwork and time management skills that may not otherwise be addressed. While some parents teach these skills, the program explicitly outlines them to create an equal opportunity to youth.

Brandon S., Near Peer Coach, John Overton High School

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2018-09-24T13:16:06+00:00

Brandon S., Near Peer Coach, John Overton High School

NAZA prepares youth for real life through project-based learning. They pick up communication, organization, teamwork and time management skills that may not otherwise be addressed. While some parents teach these skills, the program explicitly outlines them to create an equal opportunity to youth.
NAZA helps youth understand responsibility and being with people who are different from them.  They get to know each other and to talk about themselves. They develop empathy while learning to collaborate with others. They get to be creative while problem solving.

Natalie B., Teacher, Hunters Lane High School

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2018-09-24T13:16:30+00:00

Natalie B., Teacher, Hunters Lane High School

NAZA helps youth understand responsibility and being with people who are different from them.  They get to know each other and to talk about themselves. They develop empathy while learning to collaborate with others. They get to be creative while problem solving.
NAZA teaches youth interpersonal skills, appreciation of art, empathy, and understanding of different cultures. It encourages them to follow their dreams, but with solid real world experience to chase down those dreams.

Galen F., Teacher, John Overton High School

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2018-09-24T13:16:54+00:00

Galen F., Teacher, John Overton High School

NAZA teaches youth interpersonal skills, appreciation of art, empathy, and understanding of different cultures. It encourages them to follow their dreams, but with solid real world experience to chase down those dreams.
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