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Total Eclipse 2017 In Tennessee: Metro Nashville Schools In Class August 21
The MNPS board voted to keep schools open on the day of the total solar eclipse, closing instead September 1.
NASHVILLE, TN — Metro public school students will be when the historic coast-to-coast total solar eclipse casts Nashville in total darkness August 21.
The Metro Nashville Public Schools board voted to keep classes in session that day — a number of area districts have opted to close — and give a day off September 1 instead. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Middle Tennessee Patch morning newsletter.)
Students with plans will be given excused absences that day and schools will have viewing plans.
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The city will host a viewing party at First Tennessee Park. Check the times and totality for your area.
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