![South Street Renamed for Father Ryan Alum King Hollands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773175063/fatherryanorg/oshur2795dlc8of53jcg/20260307_1241131.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773175063/fatherryanorg/oshur2795dlc8of53jcg/20260307_1241131.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773175063/fatherryanorg/oshur2795dlc8of53jcg/20260307_1241131.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773175063/fatherryanorg/oshur2795dlc8of53jcg/20260307_1241131.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773175063/fatherryanorg/oshur2795dlc8of53jcg/20260307_1241131.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773175063/fatherryanorg/oshur2795dlc8of53jcg/20260307_1241131.jpg","width":2200}])
South Street has officially been renamed King Hollands Avenue in honor of Nashville native, civil rights activist, and Father Ryan alum King Hollands '58.
Hollands was one of 15 Black students who enrolled at Father Ryan in 1954, following the Brown v. Board of Education decision that ended school segregation. Throughout his life, he was dedicated to combating injustices, preserving Nashville's African American history, and being a supportive neighbor to many in the community.
Nashville Metro Councilwoman Zulfat Suara, who has previously visited the campus to speak to our Multi-Cultural Student Union, sponsored the legislation for the renaming. She was present alongside Hollands' family, Father Ryan High School President Paul Davis, and many others during the unveiling ceremony.
- Alumni