At McGavock High School, five diverse academies provide students with real-world learning opportunities in fields as varied as communications, Web design, aviation, transportation, tourism, hospitality, business management, and healthcare.

Academy of Aviation & Transportation

Academies of Nashville McGavock High School

Pathways:
Aerospace Engineering
Aviation Flight
Aviation Maintenance
Collision & Repair
Engineering & Technology

Partners:
Middle Tennessee State University Department of Aerospace
 Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville
 Helistar Aviation


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Academy of Digital Design & Communication

Pathways:
Applied Music
Audio Technology
Design Communications
Journalism and Broadcasting
Visual Art

Partners:
Country Music Television
 Stones River National Battlefield
Rocketown of Middle Tennessee


 

Academy of Health Science & Law

Pathways:
Diagnostic Services
Law
Law Enforcement
Pre-veterinary Services
Therapeutic Emergency Services
Therapeutic Services

Partners:
Aegis Sciences Corporation
 Metro Nashville Airport Authority
 United Neighborhood Health Services
 Tennessee Justice Center
 Summit Medical Center

The US Community Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance

Through an exciting partnership with US Community Credit Union, the Academy of Business and Finance operates a fully functioning credit union branch inside McGavock High Schools. Students who work in the branch learn about banking operations and customer service while their peers can come to the branch to deposit money and learn how to better manage their personal finances.

Pathways:
Banking & Finance
Web, Multimedia Management, Webmaster
Business Management

Partners:
US Community Credit Union
 Cedarstone Bank
 Tennessee State University College of Business

The Gaylord Entertainment Academy of Hospitality

Pathways:
Food and Beverage Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Recreation, Attractions, Sports, and Entertainment

Partners:

Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center
 Gaylord Entertainment
 Centresource Interactive Agency