The program focuses on 3 areas: academics, performing arts, and Christ-centered spiritual development. The goal of the program is to develop value-guided leaders who will impact their communities and the world. 

Students begin arriving at 3:10pm for homework help/tutoring and a substantial meal. At 4:30pm, classes begin. For more details, see Curriculum. 

We currently serve students from the following schools:

  • Carter Lawrence

  • Eakin

  • Fall Hamilton

  • JT Moore

  • Rose Park

  • Waverly-Belmont

Families with children attending other MNPS or private schools may access our program by transporting their children to Salama daily.

mailing address:
Salama Urban Ministries
1205 8th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37203

Program Location:
500 Hillside Ct.
nashville, TN 37203

(615)-251-4050

*directions - Enter "Reservoir Ave 37203" into gps to be directed to the front of the building. Salama is located in an all white, 3-story building with "500" in black letters on the side. There is street parking along Hillside Avenue and limited spots on Reservoir Avenue. The entrance to Salama is located on Reservoir Ave - down the stairs or there's a ramp available.