Nashville’s claim to ‘Jeopardy!’ fame

Two Vanderbilt University students will appear on the High School Reunion tournament special.

Rohit Kataria poses for a photo on set.

Rohit Kataria appears on Episode 1.

Photo via Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

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We’ll take Music City geniuses for $500, Mayim!

The “Jeopardy!” High School Reunion tournament airs on Monday, Feb. 20, and you’ll see two Vanderbilt University students flexing their brainpower throughout the 14-day special.

Rohit Kataria and Jackson Jones, now Vandy juniors, first appeared on the show four seasons ago. The pair will compete against 25 former contestants attending colleges across the US for a $100,000 grand prize and a spot in the “Tournament of Champions.”

Nashville-based contestant Jackson Jones poses for a photo on set of Jeopardy.

Jackson Jones will compete on Friday, Feb. 24. | Photo via Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

When to watch

There will be nine quarterfinal rounds, three semifinals, and a two-day, total point affair final — all wrapping up by Thursday, March 9.

Catch Rohit Kataria on Episode 1 (Monday, Feb. 20), competing against Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo senior Audrey Sarin and Emory University senior Maya Wright.

Jackson Jones goes head-to-head with Isabella Pagano, a first-year student at CalTech, and Brandon Valley High School senior Ryan Presler on Friday, Feb. 24.

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