Due to Hume-Fogg Academic High School's unique downtown location, students are able to take advantage of many of the wonderful places that surround the school. Hume-Fogg students are seen at the Frist Center while viewing art exhibits, at Nashville's public library while researching, at TPAC when viewing plays.
Vanderbilt
University
Gabrielle Bubel, part of Hume Fogg's class of 2004, was given the opportunity to take part in an outside research activity at Vanderbilt University. "As a junior at Hume Fogg, I had the rare opportunity of working in a lab at Vanderbilt, one to three times a week." I became very comfortable performing ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunoassay) tests. This is a rapid test where an antibody or antigen is linked to an enzyme as a means of detecting a match between the antibody and antigen. This is a preliminary screening tool used to detect either the presence of antigen or antibody in the blood. It is frequently used to screen for present or past infections."
Frist Center For the Visual Arts
The Frist Center, located only one block from Hume-Fogg, is a learning tool for students and teachers. Many students volunteer at this art museum.
The Frist Center For the Visual Arts is constructed in Nashville's historic main post office, a city landmark that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The post office, opened in 1934, was transformed into an art museum in 1999. A major goal of the building's renovation preserved its interior Art Deco ornamental features while updating the facilities to present-day standards for displaying works of art.
The Frist Center, a 125,000-square-foot exhibition facility with more than 24,000 square feet of gallery space, is dedicated to presenting the finest visual art from local, regional, U.S., and international sources. The Center does not intend to collect art but instead will focus its efforts and resources on enriching educational opportunities. The Frist Center's mission places a special emphasis on young people, which is why visitors age 18 and under are admitted free of charge.
Nashville Public Library: Main Branch
The Nashville Main Library is a great asset to the Hume-Fogg community. Located two blocks away, students from Hume-Fogg can walk to the library during and after school for homework and school projects. The computers furnished at the library are always a big help. For more information on the young adult floor at the library, go to http://www.library.nashville.org/YA/mainya.html.
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is located four blocks from Hume Fogg. The theatre has a significant education program in the dramatic arts, described at www.tpac.org. Many professional plays are performed for children and young adults.
Gaylord Entertainment Center (GEC)
The GEC is the "pencil partner" for Hume-Fogg, helping to host many events that are necessary for larger-sized rooms. Hume-Fogg students usually report to the GEC, located three blocks away, for major test dates as well as for large meetings. The Gaylord Entertainment Center has hosted pep-rallies, proms, and graduation events for Hume-Fogg.
ALIAS
Now entering its fifth anniversary season, ALIAS is a nonprofit chamber ensemble dedicated to an innovative repertoire, artistic excellence, and a desire to give back to the community. Its wide-ranging repertoire brings Nashville audiences a mix of chamber music that cannot be heard anywhere else. To learn more about ALIAS, go to http://www.aliasmusic.org/
Nashville Convention Center
Located in the heart of downtown, the 118,000 square foot Nashville Convention Center was opened in 1987. The Convention Center is connected to the Renaissance Hotel on Commerce Street between 6th and 7th avenues and boasts approximately 350,000 visitors per year for meetings and conventions.