Each year, the month of September is Tennessee College Application & Exploration Month. If you are a senior in high school, go check out this year's list of free colleges to apply to in Tennessee. This list can save you hundreds of dollars, so if you're even considering any of these, be sure to apply while it's free. At most schools, there's a fee to apply, which can impact some people's ability to apply to various schools and see what they receive in student aid offers.
Do it before the free window closes! I'll keep my eyes peeled for other states, but I know some others have a week or month like this as well.
2025-2026 Dates
September 1-5 — Explore College & Career September 8-12 — Prepare to Apply September 15-19 — Apply September 22-26 — I Applied, Now What?
The full PDF is here, but can change as schools are added as the month progresses.
High school students, for every "A" on your report card, you get one entry—up to 8 total—for a chance to win a car!
One lucky winner will be drawn on June 27th, and you must be present to win. They'll have free food, fun prizes, and a great time celebrating your hard work. The event will be held at Newton Nissan South, 2801 U.S. 231, Shelbyville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37160. Visit their website for all the details and to learn how to enter!
Do you know someone in the 2025 graduating class who is graduating from high school or college? Nominate them for a shopping spree at The Mall at Green Hills!
Do you like getting freebies on your birthday? Be sure and sign up for rewards programs and tell them when your birthday is and then check your email or apps the day of your birthday. I’m reading a list of all the emails I got today and over the past week because it’s my birthday!!
What did I miss? I already realized I didn't mention Chicken Salad Chick - I got a free chick meal the other day!
What was your favorite reward you got from a company for your birthday?
I love the website Slickdeals! I found a great deal on a movie night that I feel would be perfect for a college student or anyone who loves to go to the movies, but that sticker shock now-a-days keeps you at home.
AMC Theatres Movie Experience Bundle: 2x AMC Movie Tickets, 2x Drinks & 1x Popcorn (Email Delivery) on sale for $50 - Extra $25 Off w/ promo code MOVIE25 (apply in cart) = $25.
For $25 you can get a Giftory for These tickets do not include new releases, double features, marathons, alternative content, foreign films, and special theatrical presentations.
1x Popcorn
2x AMC Theatres Movie Tickets
2x Refreshing Fountain Drinks
Giftory is like a Groupon. You will use it to redeem your tickets. I gave one of these as a gift and was told that it was a full size soda and popcorn, not the small size.
Cheap date night? Woo-hoo. Good for students, empty-nesters, date night, or any other occasion you want to go to the movies if you have an AMC theatre close to you.
