The mission of Harding Academy is to educate and inspire young people to become thoughtful, creative, life-long learners who are self-disciplined, responsible, caring citizens. Harding Academy is a non-sectarian, coeducational school, serving kindergarten through eighth grade, committed to maintaining a student body representing the diverse groups that make up the Nashville community. Harding Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).