Meet Maria Ornelas
My hometown is Denver, CO.
I am the admissions counselor responsible for Eastern and Middle Tennessee (except Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, and Montgomery Counties) and Ohio (except Cincinnati/Dayton).
In the office I work as a part of the Chancellor’s Scholarship Committee, the Peabody College liaison, the Road Shows Coordinator, and a MOSAIC Co-Coordinator.
My favorite place to eat in Nashville is Cantina Laredo.
The best concert I’ve seen in Nashville was Muse.
On a Saturday you’re most likely to find me discovering new places in Nashville!
Frothy Monkey is the best coffee shop in Nashville.
I fly Southwest and American Airlines most frequently in and out of Nashville.
My favorite spot on campus is Kirkland Hall.
The best dish at the Commons is the oven-fired pizza!
Cheekwood is a hidden gem in Nashville.
Just when you think you’ve discovered all of Nashville, you find another restaurant, another museum, or another district to explore! Nashville is a growing city and there is always something new to try!