Jun. 19, 2025
South College Nashville held its commencement ceremony on June 19 to celebrate more than 720 graduates who successfully completed programs ranging from Nursing and Dental Hygiene to Master of Business Administration.
The ceremony took place at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and included remarks from guest speaker Inky Johnson. Of the 720 eligible graduates who completed program requirements, approximately 450 graduates participated in the ceremony.
“We congratulate all of our graduates for this milestone to mark a momentous achievement,” said Nick South, campus president for South College Nashville. “We strive to offer in-demand programs that allow our students to enter the workforce or earn advanced education in their fields. We wish all of them much success going forward.”
Johnson, a former Tennessee Vols football player, suffered a career-ending injury in 2006 that paralyzed his right arm and hand. He became an in-demand motivational speaker and has helped thousands of people turn adversity into powerful outcomes in all walks of life.
The graduation ceremony included graduates from a number of different South College programs including Associate and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Associate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate of Science in Radiography, Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Bachelor of Business Administration. More than 100 students also received undergraduate certificates.
South College Nashville opened in 2017. The campus is located at 616 Marriott Drive, near Interstate 40, and features classrooms, laboratories and other conveniences for students and faculty, including a Barnes & Noble bookstore, and large student centers. The institution offers a variety of programs and concentrations in the areas of dental, business, healthcare, education, legal studies, technology and more.
For more information about South College Nashville, visit south.edu/location/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 ten physical campuses and online learning. To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 16,000 students and is proud of its more than 17,000 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 and CBE. 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, 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.
