Did you know there’s a free service here in Nashville that helps MNPS seniors navigate the transition to higher education — and stays with them until they get that degree? Persist Nashville has already helped thousands of our public school kiddos take their next step, and as the class of 2026 starts looking towards their future, Persist executive director Jennifer Hill and program alum Analyse Lytle sit down with executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain how it works — and how you can help. 

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