A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to South College - Nashville regarding the list of all students admitted to the school for the 2024-25 academic year on December 12, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Volunteer State News have requested these records under the Tennessee Open Records Act, §10-7-503 et seq. We have specifically asked for an electronic format list containing the names of all students admitted to the school for the upcoming academic year.
The requested information includes specific fields such as Student Name, Home Zip/Hometown, and Graduated High School Name. These details are essential in our endeavor to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
We believe that access to public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
Our commitment remains steadfast in disseminating information that provides clarity and accountability in our local government affairs.