Davidson Academy (Tennessee) Explained

Davidson Academy
Streetaddress:1414 Old Hickory Blvd.
Zipcode:37207
Pushpin Map:Tennessee
Religion:Christian
Denomination:Interdenominational
Head Label:Headmaster
Head:Dr. Lindsey Judd
Principal:Mrs. Sarah Jane Moore (Upper School), Mrs. Kelly Colley (Lower School)
Faculty:73
Ratio:14:1
Enrollment:650
Motto:Preparing Students for College, Life, and Eternity
Accreditation:Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Rival:Goodpasture Christian School
Mascot:Boomer the Bear
Nickname:Bears
Colors:Black, cardinal, white
Founded:1980
Enrollment As Of:2020
Homepage:http://www.davidsonacademy.com

Davidson Academy is a private Christian school located in Nashville, Tennessee. It has students ranging from K-3 to 12th grade.[1]

History

Madison Christian School was founded as a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Madison in September 1980, enrolling students from grades one through four.[2] In 1981 plans were announced by First Baptist and Grace Baptist to build a new school building, rename the school Davidson Academy, and expand to grades K-12.

In 2015, Davidson Academy made national news for being homophobic:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/01/22/private-school-children-parents-gay/22197625/

Athletics

Davidson Academy fields sports teams for both girls and boys. Davidson competes in Division 2, section A of the private school division, in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home . davidsonacademy.com.
  2. News: East Robertson High Principle picked Madison Christian Head . October 17, 2023 . Nashville Tennesseean . August 4, 1980.
  3. News: Erwin . Lee . Television personality is Clarksville’s own Rachel Smith . October 14, 2023 . WNZE . August 11, 2014.