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.
Join us on April 1 at 6 PM at The Lab at Zanies for a high energy night of stand-up comedy benefiting Persist Nashville. It is April Fools Day, but the impact is very real. This is a clean comedy show designed for a fun night out with friends, coworkers, and community supporters who believe in student success.
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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:
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76.6 percent of the Class of 2025 Persist students enrolled in college this fall
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79.9 percent of the Class of 2024 students re enrolled for their second year
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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.
This year’s feature comedians include:
- CJ Walton
- J McNutt
- Matt Taylor
- Mike James
- Katie Stewart
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.
Event Details
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6 PM
The Lab at Zanies
2025 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37204