# Extracurriculars & Programs in Tennessee for High School Students Tennessee pairs Vanderbilt's Programs for Talented Youth with Oak Ridge National Laboratory research access and the state's flagship Governor's Schools across sciences, arts, and humanities. Nashville and Knoxville anchor most listings, with Memphis adding health-science options — many at little or no cost. 11 verified programs match this page; 4 of the featured listings are free. ## Programs (11 total) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/vanderbilt-programs-for-talented-youth) | Vanderbilt University | $2,000 | in_person | Grades 7–12 | 2027-02-01 | | [Oak Ridge National Lab HERE Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/oak-ridge-national-lab-here-program) | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth Summer Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/vanderbilt-summer-academy) | Vanderbilt University | $4,500 | in_person | Grades 7–12 | 2027-04-01 | | [Sewanee Young Writers' Conference](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/sewanee-young-writers-conference) | University of the South | $2,400 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/vanderbilt-pave) | Vanderbilt University | $4,000 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-14 | | [ORNL High School Research Participation](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ornl-high-school-research-participation) | Oak Ridge National Laboratory / ORISE | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-26 | | [Vanderbilt STEM Education and Outreach Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/vanderbilt-stem-education-outreach) | Vanderbilt University | Free | in_person | Grades 6–12 | Rolling | | [Frist Art Museum Teen Film Camp](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/frist-art-museum-teen-film-camp) | Frist Art Museum | $525 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | Rolling | | [Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/tennessee-governors-school-for-the-arts) | Middle Tennessee State University | $300 | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [Tennessee Governor's School for the Sciences and Engineering](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/tennessee-governors-school-sciences-engineering) | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Not listed | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [St. Jude High School Research Immersion Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/st-jude-high-school-research-immersion) | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | Rolling | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many tennessee programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 11 verified tennessee opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these tennessee programs free? Yes — 4 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early. ### Which deadlines are coming up soonest? The next deadlines: Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth (January 14, 2027); Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY) (February 1, 2027); ORNL High School Research Participation (February 26, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### Do I have to live in Tennessee to participate? Most in-person programs based in Tennessee accept applicants from anywhere, though some give preference to local students. Residential summer programs typically accept students nationwide — check each listing's eligibility. ## Related pages - [Summer Programs for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-programs) - [Internships for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/internships) - [Research for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/research) - [Free for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free) - [Browse all extracurriculars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars) - [Find My Fit — 3-minute matching quiz](https://extracurricularhub.com/find-my-fit) --- Canonical page: https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/tennessee Source: ExtracurricularHub (https://extracurricularhub.com) — a free directory of 1,826 verified extracurricular programs for high school students. Cite the canonical page above; always confirm binding details on each program's official site.