INTRODUCING
THE FORGE SCHOOL
Nashville’s First Architecture, Construction, & Engineering School opening in Fall of 2026.
Our approach
At the Forge School, We build.
We build community. We build knowledge. We build self-esteem. We build skills.
We build the future of Nashville, together.
A tuition-free, grades 6-12, public charter school for all.
The Forge School will apply for approval from the MNPS Board in the spring of 2025, with a planned opening in the fall of 2026. Once approved, The Forge School will be a free public school, starting with 6th and 9th graders in Year 1 and expanding each year.
The Forge School is for all Nashville students, welcoming students from every community across our city.
A Project-Based Learning, Durable Skills School
Our Commitment: Shaping the Future of Nashville
We are dedicated to investing in students who aspire to shape the Nashville of tomorrow. Our career-connected school will address the needs of our growing city by creating strong partnerships between future leaders, current industry professionals, and personalized education opportunities. Through project-based learning, we will ensure that our curriculum aligns with the skills needed in architecture, construction, and engineering for the future.
Most importantly, we will embed essential durable skills—those that transcend industries and career paths—equipping our students for success in any workplace.
Our Pathways
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Architecture
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Construction Management
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Engineering
Sara Tuttle
Our Founder
Starting The Forge School after 20+ years of teaching and leadership experience, Mrs. Tuttle helped lead schools in California and Seattle before coming to Nashville to serve as the Director of Social Emotional Learning for Metro Nashville Public Schools.
Mrs. Tuttle is passionate about building community and the future outcomes of Nashville students.
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family.”
— Kofi Annan