The Tennessee Youth Symphony (TYS) is an accomplished youth orchestra that began its journey in 1996 as the Williamson County Youth Orchestra. As the orchestra expanded and its reach extended beyond Williamson County to students from all over Middle Tennessee, the name was fittingly changed to the Tennessee Youth Symphony in 2016.

Membership in TYS is a privilege for young musicians, providing them with numerous opportunities to not only hone their musical skills but also to develop socially. The orchestra offers a variety of enriching opportunities, including full orchestra performances, community performances, and educational experiences that foster musical growth, collaboration, and artistic excellence. TYS also boasts an extraordinary relationship with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and several area universities, allowing our musicians to work alongside symphony musicians, college professors, private instructors, and guest artists in sectional and master class settings.