Apr. 23, 2026
South College Nashville held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 23 to celebrate the expansion of its Dental Clinic and increased campus footprint to accommodate demands across the healthcare spectrum, including nursing, imaging science and physical therapy.
“We have been and will continue to be very intentional about how we increase access to higher education,” South College Nashville President Nick South said. “The addition of a new building and expansion of our Dental Clinic enhance our delivery of the curricula and hands-on training we offer as part of that vision.”
The new building is across the street from the first campus building at 616 Marriott Drive and adds 37,500 square feet across two floors to provide more space for faculty, staff and students. The additions include three new classrooms, a student center, new labs for nursing and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs and simulation labs with high- and medium-fidelity manikins. The lifelike manikins are interactive simulators that help students practice hands-on patient care.
All faculty and staff are now located on the same floor with offices, a conference room and a breakroom.
“We have needed additional space as our campus and programs experience unprecedented growth,” South said. “We are excited about this new chapter.”
The Dental Clinic, which opened in 2019, has been expanded by approximately 4,000 square feet to accommodate more dental students and growing demand for public access to dental care. With this additional space and new dental chairs, the cohort admissions for the dental hygiene program will increase from 40 to 60 students. The expansion also enhances opportunities for South College to serve the public.
The clinic offers free dental cleanings to veterans, discounted services to current military, first responders and people over the age of 65 and also partners with Hope Smiles in Nashville to provide dental care in underserved communities.
The Nashville campus, which originally opened in 2017, has focused on offering programs, especially in healthcare fields, that lead to viable professional opportunities for students upon graduation and help meet demands in key fields.
Students may pursue degrees in Business and Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Dental Hygiene and Assisting, Health Science, Imaging Science, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Psychology, Respiratory Therapy and Surgical Technology.
The campus buildings on Marriott Drive in Nashville are centrally located in the heart of the medical community. They feature classrooms, laboratories and other conveniences for students and faculty and large student centers.
For more information about South College Nashville, visit south.edu/nashville.
Across its national footprint, South College offers an array of academic programs in business, education, healthcare and other fields. The institution was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1882 and now includes 10 physical campuses, competency-based education (CBE) and online learning. To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 20,000 students and is proud of its more than 20,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, education, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
