Stand-Up for Students is back for its third year, and we cannot wait to celebrate Nashville’s students and the power of persistence on the path to college and career.

For every $25 donation, you receive one raffle entry. Each package is valued at $400+.

Whiskey fan? Donate and receive a Tasting for Two people at the exclusive Whiskey House Nashville (Please note - the more you donate, the rarer the whiskey they'll pour at your tasting!).

All proceeds benefit Persist Nashville.

Thank you to our raffle donors:

Music City Adventure: Cheekwood, Every Day Aliens, Jackalope Brewing Co., Music City Brew Hop, Nashville Predators Foundation, Nashville Sounds

Relax & Unwind: PureSweat Sauna, Scout's Barbershop, Total Wine

Nashville Night Out: Answer, the Graduate Hotel, Third Coast Comedy Club

Why This Night Matters

In 2024 to 2025, Persist supported more than 1,200 students with professional coaching, campus connection, and over 20,000 dollars in emergency financial assistance. And the results speak for themselves:

76.6 percent of the Class of 2025 Persist students enrolled in college this fall
79.9 percent of the Class of 2024 students re enrolled for their second year
311 students earned a degree or credential

Stand-Up for Students invites the community to continue fueling students’ momentum by helping them not only access college, but thrive through graduation. Every ticket purchased helps fund one on one coaching, career readiness support, and the real time guidance students need to persist when challenges arise.

Whether you are a longtime supporter, a first time guest, a proud alum, or simply someone who believes in expanding opportunity for Nashville’s students, this night is for you. Stand-Up for Students is more than a comedy show. It is a reminder that when a community shows up together, students gain the encouragement, resources, and momentum they need to persist through challenges and cross the graduation stage with confidence.

2026 Persist Stand-up for Students

A Night of Laughter & Impact