When is the first day of school for Nashville and Middle Tennessee districts?

Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean
Updated ·2 min read

August is just around the corner, and that means back-to-school time is also quickly approaching for students in Middle Tennessee.

To quote Tom Hanks in the iconic '90s rom-com "You've Got Mail": "I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address."

Wondering when your child's first day of school lands this year? Here's a look at what districts are planning as we head into the 2024-25 school year.

Cheatham County School District

Aug. 7: First day of school for grades 1-9 (early dismissal)

Aug. 8: First full day of school for grades 1-12

Aug. 14: First full day of school for pre-K and kindergarten

More information can be found at cheathamcountyschools.net.

Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

Aug. 7: Half-day for all students

Aug. 8-9: No school for students

Aug. 12: First full day for all students

More information can be found at cmcss.net.

Assistant Principal Nathan Gordon high fives Gage Uphoff on the first day of school at Elzie D. Patton Elementary School in Mt. Juliet , Tenn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.
Assistant Principal Nathan Gordon high fives Gage Uphoff on the first day of school at Elzie D. Patton Elementary School in Mt. Juliet , Tenn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.

Dickson County Schools

Aug. 1: First day of school for grades 1-12

Aug. 13: First day of kindergarten

Aug. 15: First day of pre-K

More information can be found at dcstn.org.

Franklin Special School District

Aug. 7: First day for grades 1-8 (early dismissal)

Aug. 8: First full day for grades 1-8

Aug. 15: First day for kindergarten

Aug. 22: First day for pre-K

More information can be found at fssd.org.

Lebanon Special School District

Aug. 1: First day of school for all students

More information can be found at lssd.org.

Maury County Public Schools

Aug. 5: First day of school for all students

More information can be found at mauryk12.org.

Metro Nashville Public Schools

Aug. 6: Full day for grades 1-12, half day for pre-K and kindergarten

Aug. 7: Full day for grades 1-12, half day for pre-K and kindergarten

Aug. 8: First full day for all grades

More information can be found at mnps.org.

Ally Galat greets a student on her first day of school at Goodlettsville Elementary School in Goodlettsville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
Ally Galat greets a student on her first day of school at Goodlettsville Elementary School in Goodlettsville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.

Murfreesboro City Schools

Aug. 7: Half-day for all students

Aug. 8: First full day for all students

More information can be found at cityschools.net.

Robertson County Schools

Aug. 6: Half-day for all students

Aug. 7: First full day for all students

More information can be found at rcstn.net.

Rutherford County Schools

Aug. 8: First day of school for all students

More information can be found at rcschools.net.

Sumner County Schools

Aug. 7: First day of school for all students

More information can be found at sumnerschools.org.

Students enter Crockett Elementary School on the first day of school in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.
Students enter Crockett Elementary School on the first day of school in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.

Williamson County Schools

Aug. 5: Half-day for grades 1-12

Aug. 6: First full day for grades 1-12

Aug. 12: First full day for pre-K, early childhood and kindergarten

More information can be found at wcs.edu.

Wilson County Schools

Aug. 2: First day of school for all students

More information can be found at wcschools.com.

Reach children's reporter Rachel Wegner at RAwegner@tennessean.com or find her on Twitter, Threads and Bluesky @RachelAnnWegner.

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