ARCH Academy

04/01/2026

Today ARCH Academy celebrates its 6th year on our Harpeth campus! We are so grateful for our dedicated staff, the support of our Cumberland Heights Board and Leadership Team, and the many generous donors who believed in our mission. Most importantly, we are grateful to all of the young men and families that have blessed our campus!

03/27/2026

Ridgeview’s first fly fishing experience! Our Adventure Coordinator, Kenny Davis, has built a strong recover and therapeutic based curriculum for our two campuses. We are fortunate to be recipients of a TWRA grant that funds each of our kids fishing license. We also have many donors that support this program that we will do a separate post on.

03/20/2026

Ridgeview’s first High School graduate from ARCH Academy!! What a beautiful way to celebrate the first day of spring!

03/06/2026

Young men are facing a growing crisis of disconnection, isolation, and lack of direction — and it’s time to talk about it.

Join us for A Young Men’s Summit: Addressing the Crisis of Disconnection — an evening bringing together young men and the people who care about them to explore real solutions and meaningful connection.

📍 Belcourt Theatre | Nashville, TN
📅 May 7
⏰ 3:45 – 6:15 PM

If you work with young men (ages 14–29), are a parent, mentor, educator, clinician — or are a young adult man yourself — this conversation is for you.

🎟 Register here:

Enjoy a networking event with purpose and fun at The Belcourt Theater to watch the "Gone Guys" Film with parents, young adults, & providers.

02/26/2026

Wacky Wednesday?! It was at ARCH Ridgeview, staff may had just as much fun as the girls. Spirit week!

02/22/2026

Sharing a poem written by a recent program graduate. A little insight to his journey! Shared with permission.

Poem on Hope and Optimism

To the future
from the past
you need a suture
so things cast

Things get better
even after you met her
though you think you’re screwed
things will be fine, dude

Out of the dark
into the light
seize the day
flee the night

See the best in yourself
it’s okay to need help
you’re always feeling improved
thanks to the fact you’ve moved

no need to distract your mind
when you say, “I am kind”
no need to fix self-esteem
in recovery, you know what I mean

02/12/2026

Our Ridgeview ladies enjoying the welcomed spring like temps and some hoops!

01/30/2026

Registration is LIVE!

We’re excited to announce the Second Annual Nashville Adolescent Symposium is happening Wednesday, September 23, at The Factory in Franklin.

This professional gathering brings together local experts, organizations, and leaders to address the wide range of challenges facing adolescents and young adults today, from mental health and educational struggles to helping teens thrive. Through engaging workshops, expert panels, and meaningful networking, attendees will gain practical strategies to better support this critical age group.

Early bird pricing is available! Register today: https://cumberland-heights.ce-go.com/nashville-adolescent-symposium/home

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Amara Townes at Amara_Townes@arch.org to learn more.

01/29/2026

Sunsets on an incredible day of teamwork and fellowship at ARCH Academy. It has been a long few days here in middle TN. We temporarily moved our girls campus over to the boys campus due to generator issues. Displacing our boys into one cabin, which created opportunities for bonding and problem solving. Both populations met the challenges. It was incredible to witness. Staff did not miss a beat, therapy happened, great meals were had and relationships deepened. Here is a great poem a staff sent after the event:

In the Heart of the Storm

Amidst the clash and snow's embrace,
We stand as one in every place.
Through trials fierce and shadows long,
Together we are brave and strong.

In unity, our spirits rise,
Against the odds, beneath cold skies.
With courage born from each embrace,
We conquer fear, we find our place.

Though battles rage and tempests call,
Together we shall never fall.
For in the snow, our strength revealed,
In heart and soul, our bond is sealed.

Grateful.