About Us

Knoxville Preparatory School is an all-boys public charter school located in Knoxville, Tennessee. We opened in the fall of 2024 with a founding sixth-grade class and will add an additional class each academic year until we reach 12th grade for a total enrollment of 500 students.  We offer a quality STEM-centered curriculum in addition to leadership development to ensure our students' future success in a fast-paced world. For additional details regarding the school, please take a look at the charter application here.

Our Core Values

One Big Family
We are a family. Bound by trust, lifted by hope, and driven by a shared purpose. We show up for one another, opening our hearts, sharing our stories, and building bonds that stand the test of time. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standard, choosing what is right over what is easy. For our scholars, that means forging a true brotherhood; for all of us, it means creating a community where joy, accountability, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do.

Together, we do not just find strength.
We create it.
Do More. Achieve More.
True success is earned through unwavering hard work. We believe that effort is the engine of excellence, and we commit to giving more, doing more, and achieving more every single day. Fueled by a growth mindset, we see every challenge as an opportunity to rise, every success as a call to reach even higher. We refuse to settle for good enough because we know that greatness is built through relentless dedication, continuous improvement, and the courage to demand the best from ourselves and from each other.

Together, we do not chase greatness.
We claim it.
Grit Builds Greatness
Greatness is not given. It is earned through the fires of adversity. We do not back down from challenges. We run toward them, knowing that struggle shapes strength and perseverance builds purpose. When the path is difficult, we lean in. When setbacks strike, we rise stronger. Grit is not simply enduring the hard moments. It is standing tall through them, with courage, determination, and an unshakable belief in what we are capable of becoming.

Together, we do not just face adversity.
We conquer it.

There's still time to enroll

Limited seats are available for incoming sixth and seventh graders

Governance


May 22, 2025:
Meeting Book
February 20, 2025: Meeting Book
September 12, 2024 |
Meeting Book
June 6, 2024 |
Meeting Book
February 9, 2024 |
Meeting Book
November 9, 2023 |
Meeting Book
September 6, 2023 |
Meeting Book
August 17, 2023 |
Meeting Book


2018-19 SY:
Board Files
2019-20 SY:
Board Files
2020-21 SY:
Board Files
2021-22 SY:
Board Files
2022-23 SY:
Board Files

Advisory Board

Rooted in education, business, and community leadership, our Advisory Board provides experienced oversight and strategic guidance to help drive our academic vision and operational strength.

We are seeking to strengthen our advisory committee to support and guide the founding team of Knoxville Prep.
If you’re interested in joining or learning more, please contact Chad Everett.

Members

Tiffany Davidson
Executive Director
Knoxville Policy Advisory and Review Committee

Markus Jackson
Chief Operating Officer
Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley

Rick Kuhlman
Executive Director
Knoxville Fellows

Goldie Littlejohn
Community Resident and Parent

Dasha Lundy
Co-owner
The Women LLC

Jeff Talman
Vice President of Mortgage Lending
Guaranteed Rise

Daleai Robinson