Hillsboro High School Tennessee

Hillsboro High School is a comprehensive high school in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 1939 as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools system. The school initially served a rural area with 164 students and seven faculty members when it first opened on October 22, 1939. Over time, population growth, re-zoning, and educational reforms led to changes in its facilities, transitioning from a two-story red brick building to larger white structures designed by nationally recognized architects.

In 1952, the original school was destroyed by fire, and subsequent renovations have been made over the years, with the most recent major renovation ongoing as of 2020. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs such as the anime club, creative writing club, and business organization, as well as sports teams (known as the Burros) that compete in multiple athletic events.

Hillsboro High School has produced notable alumni across various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and science. Notable individuals include Thomas B. Allen, a renowned artist; Wes Borland, a musician and founding member of Limp Bizkit; Jim Sasser, a U.S. Senator; Carla Hall, a chef and Top Chef contestant; and Mike Willis, a former Major League Baseball player.

The school has also been led by several principals over the years, including Medford Bowman, John Koen, and Danielle Holdren (current principal as of 2024). Hillsboro High School is known for its diverse academic and extracurricular offerings, state championship achievements in athletics, and contributions to various professional fields from its alumni.