Join your peers to make meaningful change in Nashville’s neighborhoods
How to Apply
Applications are currently closed for the city-wide Nashville Youth Design Team. Please check back spring of 2027. If accepted, the youth commit to a 4-Week Summer Intensive, and monthly Saturday meetings throughout the school year. Flex time will be offered throughout the year. After the first year, the youth are invited back to participate yearly until they graduate from high school.
Looking for the Mill Ridge Youth Design Team application? Jump here!
Dates and Location for 2026-27 Nashville Youth Design Team
New Member Training: June 22 - 24, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Summer Intensive: June 29 - July 23, Mon. - Thurs., 8:30am - 12:00pm; Independence Day will be observed on July 3.
School Year Meetings: Monthly on Saturdays
Details
Applicants should live and/or go to school in Davidson County
Applicants should be rising 9th-11th graders
Starting pay is $12/hour and increases $1 each year
Summer Intensive location is Belmont University’s O’More College of Architecture
Intern Takeaways
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"I learned how to brainstorm my ideas and then put them on paper.”
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“The most important thing I learned this summer is that group collaboration is what gets things done.”
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“The biggest thing I've learned this summer is the importance of having green spaces in your neighborhood.”
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"I've learned the importance of engaging with community members and getting the best information for what you’re trying to accomplish.”
How to Apply
We are starting a new Youth Design Team that will focus on Mill Ridge Park. We are searching for Antioch High School and Cane Ridge High School students to apply. If accepted, the youth commit to Monday after-school meetings throughout the school year at Cane Ridge High. The meetings will begin after Fall Break 2026.
Dates and Location for 2026-27 Mill Ridge Youth Design Team
First meeting: Monday, October 19th at Cane Ridge High
Details
Applicants should live and/or go to school at Antioch or Cane Ridge High Schools
Applicants should be 9th-11th graders
Starting pay is $12/hour