Forrest School (Chapel Hill, Tennessee)

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Forrest School is a public school in Chapel Hill, Tennessee. It serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Marshall County School District. The school is also known as Forrest Middle School for grades 7-8 and Forrest High School for grades 9-12. It is named for Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general, known for his outstanding military leadership in the cavalry, the massacre of African American Union troops stationed at Fort Pillow, and for being the first Grand Wizard of the KKK.

History

Forrest School was a K-12 school until Chapel Hill Elementary School was established to serve grades K-5. Forrest has gone through several building additions since it was established. The latest was in 2007 which included additional classrooms, a band room, and a football stadium.

Athletics

Forrest High School competes in TSSAA's Division 1, Class A. Boys Girls

State championships

State Honors

Band

Clubs

Notable alumni

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