TNT (Top Nazarene Talent)
Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU)
Nashville, TN
April 9–12, 2026
Registration Cost $300 per person
Important Deadlines
• Registration Deadline: February 22, 2026
• Deposit of $150 due by February 22, 2026
(Required to confirm your spot—registrations may be canceled if deposit is not received)
• Remaining balance of $150 due by
March 29, 2026
• Cancellations are only allowed BEFORE February 22, 2026
Payment Instructions
You can mail checks
made out to "Virginia NYI" to:
Christy Marshall
28 Fleetwood Drive
Palmyra, VA 22963
OR you can make payments through the Planning Center Online Registration Portal.
You can also make a partial payment for the $150 deposit online.
Our Virginia NYI group plans to caravan together to Trevecca Nazarene University.
• Tentative plan: Meet in the Roanoke, VA area before traveling together
to Nashville, TN
• Final details will be shared once registration totals are confirmed
School Excuse Letter
• A College Visit Excuse Letter will be available for students to provide to their schools for any missed days.
Required Forms
• TNT Insurance & Medical Release Form
• Parent/Guardian signature MUST be NOTARIZED
(Southeast NYI Requirement)
Mail notarized forms by March 29, 2026 to:
Tim Sluss
1125 Fairfax St
Stephens City, VA 22655
What is TNT?
TNT (Top Nazarene Talent) has been happening for over 35 years and brings together 2,000+ Nazarene youth and sponsors from across the Southeast Field. Hosted at Trevecca Nazarene University, TNT is a year-long NYI program designed to help students develop and dedicate their God-given talents for Jesus Christ.
TNT @ TNU focuses on:
• Growing as disciples of Jesus through relationships
• Building fellowship and unity among districts
• Celebrating that every person is equal in God’s sight
• Discovering, developing, and sharing the gifts God has given each student
TNT Competition Categories
Academic & Individual Events
• Bible Quizzing
• Speech
• Art
• Creative Writing
• Math & Accounting
• Chess
• Esports
Music & Creative Ministries
• Vocal Music (including Worship Band)
• Instrumental Music
• Creative Ministries:
• Video Production
• Puppets
• Preaching
• Drama Group
• Drama Monologue
• Sign Language
• Interpretive Worship
Team Sports
• Men’s Basketball
• Men’s Soccer
• Men’s Beach Volleyball
• Men’s Flag Football
• Ladies’ Flag Football
• Ladies’ Basketball
• Ladies’ Soccer
• Ladies’ Volleyball
Co-ed Sports
• Slow Pitch Softball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• GaGa Ball
• Dodgeball
Athletic Events
• 5K Run
• 100m Sprint
• Pickleball
• Table Tennis
• Golf
• Disc Golf
• Swimming
COMPETITION RULE: Entrants can compete in no more than THREE categories. In Tournament Style Events, a Student may compete on ONE Tier One Level Tournament Style Event*, and ONE more Tier Two Level Tournament Style Event** counting toward their THREE Categories; OR, A Student may compete in TWO Tier Two Level Tournament Style Events** counting toward their total of THREE Categories; HOWEVER, a student may NOT compete in TWO Tier One Level Tournament Style Events*, regardless of the number of categories in which they are competing.
This year’s theme, Made for More, invites us into something bigger than ourselves—something that goes beyond what we can individually accomplish. We’ve heard it again and again from research and our students themselves: Gen Z and Gen Alpha desire purpose, community, and impact. They want to make a difference that matters.
Virginia District
TNT Coordinators
Pastors Tim and Heather Sluss currently serve at Leesburg Church of the Nazarene as the Youth Pastors and are the newly appointed co-directors of TNT for the Virginia District! Tim & Heather have previously directed MegaFest and FOL from 2018-2021 and we are so excited as they transition to lead our new partnership with TNT at Trevecca and the Southeast NYI!
Contact Us:
TREVECCA
NAZARENE
UNIVERSITY
Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU) is a private, Christ-centered university in Nashville, Tennessee, offering a holistic Christian education for leadership and service, with over 100 programs from associate to doctoral levels, strong online options, NCAA Division II athletics, and a commitment to faith, community, and academic excellence within the Church of the Nazarene tradition.