John A Gupton College

John A. Gupton College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a specialized private institution focused exclusively on mortuary science and funeral service education. The urban campus, situated near downtown Nashville, consists of a primary academic building that houses both classrooms and laboratory facilities designed for mortuary science instruction. Founded in 1946 by John A. Gupton, the college maintains its original mission of preparing students for careers in the funeral service profession through a focused curriculum accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. The institution offers an Associate of Arts degree in Mortuary Science, which includes coursework in embalming, restorative art, funeral directing, and business management. Students complete their studies through a combination of classroom instruction and practical laboratory experience, with required clinical work performed at local funeral establishments.