FIND YOUR COACH

Persist Coaches work with students at specific campuses across Tennessee and the country. You will hear from your coach via text message on a regular basis, and you may see them at various on-campus events. You can always reach out to your coach via text or email if you have any questions or need support throughout the year.

coach megan

Email me: megan@persistnashville.org

Colleges Served

  • Lipscomb

  • Vanderbilt

  • Belmont

  • University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  • East Tennessee University

  • Out-of-State Returning Students

coach george

Email me: george@persistnashville.org

Colleges Served

  • Middle Tennessee State University

  • Nashville State Community College (Southeast Campus)

  • Cumberland University

  • Trevecca

  • TCAT

coach gretchen

Email me: gretchen@persistnashville.org

Colleges Served

  • Tennessee State University

  • Fisk University

  • Western Kentucky State University

  • Middle Tennessee State University - Returning Students

  • Tennessee Tech University

  • University of Memphis

  • University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  • Austin Peay State University

  • Technical Schools (Cosmetology, etc)

  • Out-of-State HBCUS

all other out-of-state colleges (incoming freshmen)

coach kristen

Email me: king@persistnashville.org

Colleges Served

  • 2023 Out-of-State Students

  • Other In-State Studens

Coach Briana

Email me: briana@persistnashville.org

Colleges Served

  • Columbia State Community College

  • Volunteer State Community College

  • Motlow State Community College

  • Nashville State Community College (White Bridge, Clarksville, North Davidson, and Online Students)