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Published on January 24, 2025
Nashville Rallies Together: Community Foundation Launches Support Fund in Aftermath of Antioch High School ShootingSource: Google Street View

In the wake of a heart-wrenching school shooting at Antioch High School, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has stepped in to aid the victims and their families. The recently activated Nashville School Violence Support and Healing Fund is now a beacon of support for those who have suffered due to this act of violence on school grounds. As reported by the official Nashville government website, contributions to the fund plan to directly assist those killed, physically injured, or left emotionally traumatized by school-related incidents of mass violence within Davidson County.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell has recognized the community's swift response to the tragedy. "Nashville is a community of extraordinary generosity. As we have so many times in the past, we have seen and felt a tremendous outpouring of support from Nashville residents who want to do something to show love to everyone impacted by the shooting at Antioch High School," he stated in a release. This spirit of unity and compassion is driving the fundraising efforts that welcome the generosity of Nashvillians online, where they can make their contributions.

CEO of CFMT, Hal Cato, addressed the impact of this violence on the youth. "Sadly, we have lost more young people to gun violence in the most traumatizing setting possible, a school," he revealed in a statement. The establishment of the Nashville School Violence Support and Healing Fund is set to provide resources to aid the victims in their journey of recovery and to remind them they are part of a community that grieves and stands together.

Contributions made to the fund since January 22, 2025, will be distributed following IRS-approved guidelines to those directly impacted. This also includes potentially allocating funds to organizations that offer critical services such as mental health support. Gifts to the Nashville School Violence Support and Healing Fund will help to provide the necessary resources for the support and healing of students, faculty, and families as they work to collectively recover from the devastating impact of gun violence.