Meriwether Academy — Cultivating Virtue Through Adventure & Brotherhood
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Nashville, Tennessee · Est. 2024

Cultivating
Virtue Through Adventure &
Brotherhood.

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For the Revitalization of the American Man.

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36.1627° N, 86.7816° W  ·  Nashville, Tennessee
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Farming, Philosophy & Fraternity:
An American Cultural Renaissance Emerging in Nashville

“It was an interesting week. I learned how to slaughter a hog at a farm in Dickson. I attended a Jeffersonian-style symposium dinner featuring the Chair of Belmont’s philosophy department. And I woke up early one morning to discuss the life of Poplicola, an ancient Roman aristocrat, with a small group of men in a West Nashville coffee shop.”

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Upcoming Events

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Cost of Glory
Apr21
Special Dinner Event
The Cost of Glory with Alex Petkas
Tue, April 21st · 6–8 PM
West Nashville · Dinner & Wine Included
$99Register
Father Son Camp May
May16–17
Wilderness Expedition
Father & Son Hike & Camp
May 16–17 · Montgomery Bell State Park
Fathers & Sons Ages 8+
$399/duoRegister
Spring Overnight Canoe Voyage
May30–31
Wilderness Expedition
Spring Overnight Canoe Voyage
May 30–31 · Buffalo River, Waynesboro, TN
Men & Boys Ages 14+ · All Gear & Meals Provided
$349Register
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Meriwether
What We Offer

Five Paths to Revitalizing
 The American Man.

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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
Our Philosophy

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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Recent Articles

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The Life of Alcibiades
Biography · History · Myth & Storytelling
The Life of Alcibiades

Alcibiades, as it is supposed, was anciently descended from Eurysaces, the son of Ajax, by his father’s side; and by his mother’s side from Alcmæon — a life of brilliance, scandal, and the most captivating genius Athens ever produced.

April 3, 2026
The Life of Fabius
Biography · History
The Life of Fabius
March 30, 2026
The Life of Pericles
Biography · History
The Life of Pericles
March 22, 2026
The Life of Camillus
Biography · History
The Life of Camillus
March 15, 2026
The Life of Themistocles
Biography · History
The Life of Themistocles
March 9, 2026
Our Namesake

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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