County CommissionWednesday, November 11
Williamson County commissioners back up to $87 million for a new Brentwood middle school
The Franklin Daily News team
If you live near Brentwood or Nolensville, this one's about where middle schoolers will go. Williamson County commissioners voted 23-1 Monday to approve their intent to fund up to $87 million for a new middle school next to Jordan Elementary on Split Log Road.
Three east-county middle schools are at or near capacity
Source: The Tennessee Star
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Woodland Middle | 100% |
| Mill Creek Middle | 96% |
| Sunset Middle | 90% |
Interim Superintendent Leigh Webb said about 18 developments with 3,000 homes are underway in that part of the county. The district says middle schools may run out of room within two to four years. It also plans to study countywide rezoning over the next year, though officials warned rezoning alone won't be enough.
- Opens: fall 2029
- First $45.5 million: design, site prep and start of construction
- Funding sources: tax-exempt bonds and the Education Impact Fees account
- Next: a construction bid, then a January district-commission meeting on costs
“I would rather see the Impact Fee money used to pay toward school debt instead of building a new school”
The school cleared three votes, with one no on the commission
| Body | Vote |
|---|---|
| Board of Education | 12-0 |
| Commission's Budget Committee | 4-1 |
| Williamson County Commission | 23-1 |
Source: The Tennessee Star
Sources: WSMV, The Tennessee Star, WKRN News 2