Ardmore High School

History

Ardmore High School started in 1915 from 5 acres of land donated (cost - $5) by Austin, Childers, and Boyd who were Ardmore, TN residents. From 1915 -1916, donations (labor, material, and money) from area residents helped construct the two story brick high school building. The building contained a library/study hall area and classrooms on the first floor and a stage on the second floor. The school opened its doors to students in 1917 with Mr. J.T. Blacksher as the first principal. The High School was accredited in 1927.