Office of Student Life
Leadership and Community Engagement

Tennessee: Medici Project Nashville

Supporting the community of Nashville through unique service experiences in areas of poverty and education 

Community Partner: Medici Project 

Trip Dates: March 14-21, 2026

Location: Nashville, Tennessee 

Number of Participants: 10

Price: $500 

Apply for a Buck-I-SERV Spring 2026 trip today! 

Included in participant fee: 

  • All logistical and travel expenses: Rental vehicles for roundtrip transportation (damage/insurance coverage included), gas for rental vehicles, parking for rental vehicles, any toll fees incurred during travel, and overnight lodging for entire week (exact location TBD). 

  • Project/service fees OR donation to community partner for facilitating week of service/alternative break experience. 

  • Buck-I-SERV supplies/swag: Individual items (t-shirts, water bottles, and pens for each group member) and group items (first aid kit, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, deck of playing cards, and thank you card for community partner). 

  • Buck-I-SERV Events and Training: Spring Kick-Off and Welcome Back events with catering and pre-trip education and training. 

  • Most meals and group activities: The group will be provided a budget to use for group meals and group activities. Participants should plan to bring money for out of pocket expenses. 

Travel and Housing: 

  • Participants will drive to and from Nashville, Tennessee in rental vehicles. 

  • Housing for the trip is currently TBD. Expect accommodations to either be a local church or volunteer/retreat housing site in Nashville. 

  • A packing list will be provided to participants and discussed during pre-trip meetings leading up to departure.  

What to expect: 

  • The Medici Project creates programs and opportunities for students, helping them cultivate a heart of service, make sense of individual purpose, and turn what they love into what they do. 

  • Service will consist of a morning session from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and an afternoon session from 1-5 p.m. each day. Students will be volunteering alongside various nonprofit organizations and agencies in the community to have a hand in multiple types of service.