SchoolsFriday, November 13
Commissioners approve $87 million for a new middle school on Split Log in Brentwood
The Franklin Daily News team
Williamson County commissioners voted 23-1 Monday, Nov. 9 to approve funding for a new middle school on Split Log, near Jordan Elementary on land the district already owns. The money would come from education impact fees, which are charged on new home construction.
$87 millionestimated total cost of the new middle school
About $45.5 million would be needed first for design, continued site preparation and the start of construction.
Source: Williamson Source
Interim Superintendent Dr. Leigh Webb told commissioners that Woodland Middle is at 100% capacity, Mill Creek is at 96% and Sunset is approaching 90%. Webb also noted that 18 developments totaling about 3,000 homes are underway in the Nolensville area.
Woodland Middle is full and Mill Creek is at 96%
Source: Williamson Source
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Woodland Middle | 100% |
| Mill Creek Middle | 96% |
- Next step: district returns in January to request release of funding
- Opening: fall 2029, per the five-year capital plan
- Boundaries: too soon to say; zones get reviewed over the next year
- Construction start: no date given
Sources: Williamson Source, WZTV