Community mourns death of GCA’s Grant Solomon – Nashville Post

The Williamson County community has seen an outpouring of support and condolences after the death of Grace Christian Academy rising senior Grant Solomon, who died on Monday in a car accident.

Solomon was the son of former Nashville television and radio host Aaron Solomon. The 18-year-old was a dual-sport athlete with the Lions’ baseball and basketball teams.

“Please be praying for the Solomon family and our GCA family as we mourn the loss of a beloved student and friend, rising senior, Grant Solomon,” the school said in a Tweet on Monday afternoon. 

A vigil was held Monday night at Grace Christian Academy in Solomon’s honor.

“We are heartbroken about Grant Solomon today,” GCA baseball coach Brad Myers added. “We also need to remember he went to heaven today. While we are crying, he is smiling. My man knows truth & knows his savior. He competed like none other and got the most out of his days here on earth. Love you Grant.”

Solomon was also a member of the local 17U Rawlings SE Mad Mavs summer baseball team. The team posted on its Twitter page one of its final memories of the pitcher and infielder.

“Today we’re heartbroken as we deal with the shock of the passing of our teammate and our most fierce competitor [Grant Solomon],” the team said on its Twitter page. “His last words to us yesterday were ‘keep winning’! We will Grant! Not just in baseball but in life in your honor! We love you #30!”

Added Hendersonville Parks and Recreation director and a Rawlings baseball coach Andy Gilley: “When we started these Rawlings teams our goal was to be like a family. Didn’t matter what age, what team, a family mentality. Today we lost a family member. Our prayers are with the Solomon family and with these teammates that have lost their brother.” 

The effect of the news reached further than just the confines of the Williamson County lines. Friends and coaches from neighboring schools such as Christ Presbyterian Academy, Brentwood High School, and even Vanderbilt also shared their condolences through social media.

“The Solomon’s and your entire community are in our thoughts,” Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin tweeted. “God bless you all.”

“Heartbroken,” CPA basketball coach Drew Maddux added. “Praying big for AS, the Solomon family, and your school community.” 

“Love you Grant, and it was an honor being your friend and teammate,” Brentwood dual-sport athlete and former Rawlings teammate Cade Granzow said. “A great player but an even better person. Rest easy bro.”

Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.