'Amazing': The Academy entrepreneur program hosts largest graduation yet in Nashville

The Academy, an entrepreneur program designed to benefit low-income communities, held its largest graduation yet on Tuesday with 150 graduates.

"This is a neighborhood block party and neighborhood celebration so people can know that they are rooting for them, they're proud of them," said Shana Berkeley, executive director of Corner to Corner.

Corner to Corner, the nonprofit that sponsors The Academy, held the graduation near downtown Nashville. Students, families and friends convened at Rocketown, a "faith-based youth outreach facility" founded by Christian music artist Michael W. Smith.