Fisk University is a private historically black liberal arts college in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1866 and its 40-acre campus is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Former names: The Fisk Freed Colored School (1866–1867)
Motto: "Her sons and daughters are ever on the altar"
Type: Private historically black liberal arts college
Established: 1866
Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ (historically related)