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Student Life
Make lifelong memories in Memphis.
Located at NHLA’s Memphis headquarters, the National Hardwood Academy offers the only full-scale hardwood lumber grading school in the country. The facility features a dedicated classroom and a warehouse stocked with real boards for hands-on training. Students learn in a professional, industry-standard environment alongside expert instructors and peers. Whether you're starting your career or advancing it, this is where the hardwood industry trains its future leaders.
Campus Life
Your Home Away From Home
The NHA campus offers state-of-the-art classroom and warehouse facilities designed for hands-on hardwood industry training. Our immersive learning environment helps students gain the skills needed for successful careers in lumber grading, inspection, and more.
Class Camaraderie
Learn Together, Grow Together
At NHA, students join class cohorts that begin 3–4 times per year, fostering teamwork and camaraderie. Through collaborative hands-on training, students build strong bonds that support personal growth and professional success. Many alumni carry these relationships beyond graduation, forming lifelong friendships and valuable industry networks. For many, NHA is more than education — it’s a transformative experience.
Life in Memphis
Beale Street and Beyond
Known as the "Hardwood Capital of the World," Memphis' strategic location along the Mississippi River and major rail lines made it a timber trade hub. Today, it's home to the National Hardwood Academy and a city rich in craftsmanship and culture.
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Peaceful Campus: Safe, quiet surroundings for focused learning.
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Southern Hospitality: Legendary barbecue, live music, outdoor parks, and history.
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Welcoming Atmosphere: Memphis offers a perfect blend of opportunity and charm.
Come for the training, stay for the experience.
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