Meriwether Academy — Cultivating Virtue Through Adventure & Brotherhood
Meriwether men — outdoors
Meriwether men — field gathering
Brotherhood in the field
Nashville, Tennessee · Est. 2024

Cultivating
Virtue Through Adventure &
Brotherhood.

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For the Revitalization of the American Man.

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Brotherhood in the field
Meriwether men — field gathering
36.1627° N, 86.7816° W  ·  Nashville, Tennessee
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Five Paths to Revitalizing
The American Man.

I
Study Clubs

Regular sessions exploring Plutarch’s Parallel Lives, Greco-Roman history, the American Founders, and the great canon of Western thought with men who take it seriously.

II
Dinner Symposiums

Evening gatherings of thoughtful men for serious conversation, shared inquiry, and the pursuit of wisdom. Done in the tradition of the ancient Greeks, by way of our signature Jeffersonian Dinner.

III
Outdoor Excursions

Guided trips into the mountains of Tennessee and beyond. Join us for a backpacking adventure, an overnight canoe voyage, and more experiences in the great outdoors.

IV
Retreats

Multi-day immersive experiences combining philosophy, fellowship, and the rigors of the natural world. Where real conversations happen and lasting bonds are formed.

V
Boys School

Our 5-year plan. A boarding school in Tennessee for boys built on our 3 pillar educational philosophy; classical academics, wilderness experiences, and martial arts.

Est.
2024
Nashville, TN
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Wilderness Expedition

The Principles
We Live By

  • Character is the cornerstone of a man’s life.
  • The pursuit of wisdom is vital to a well-rounded character.
  • A man of great character cannot be made alone. He needs brotherhood.
  • Brotherhood is built through shared adventure.
  • Adventures into nature and literature cultivate our minds, hearts, and spirits.
  • Our culture will collapse if our men are not strong and well-rounded.
  • We are nothing if we don’t give back to others.
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Hear From the Men Themselves

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Meriwether Lewis

“His courage was undaunted; his firmness and perseverance yielded to nothing but impossibilities.”

— Thomas Jefferson on Meriwether Lewis

Soldier, explorer, writer, and statesman — Lewis led the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean in 1804, embodying every virtue we seek to cultivate: courage, discipline, intellectual curiosity, and servant leadership. It is in his spirit that Meriwether Academy was founded.

Lewis's First Glimpse of the Rockies
Lewis’s First Glimpse of the Rockies
F. Pedretti’s Sons, oil on canvas, 1902

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