Currently one in five Nashville adults is at the lowest level of literacy. Literacy is the foundation for a better life. Adult literacy rates impact every part of Nashville: employment and poverty levels, healthcare costs, K-12 school performance, family and community relationships, and general dependence on systems for support.
- Tennessee Reconnect - Nashville State Community College
Equip yourself with new skills. Advance in the workplace. Continue your education – for free! Tennessee Reconnect helps Tennessee adults get their degrees or technical certificates tuition-free. See if you're eligible for the Tennessee Reconnect program and attend Nashville State without having to pay tuition. - Adult Education Provided by Metro Action
- Adult High School - Metro Nashville Public Schools
- Family Learning Center - YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee
- HiSet Program - TN.gov
Tennessee adults who wish to earn their High School Equivalency Degree through the HiSET program. Our program is effective and successful, with 25% of all HiSET graduates in the Nashville region coming from our FLC program. All classes, tutoring, and practice tests are free of charge. - WorkForce Essentials Adult Education
WorkForce Essentials provides free high school equivalency preparation classes in 13 Middle Tennessee counties! - Nashville Adult Literacy Council
- Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education - Nashville State Community College
Nashville State's Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) provides tailored education and training for professional advancement as well as personal enrichment courses and workshops to individuals and employers.