Madison High School was opened in the fall of 1953 and was the first six-year unit in Davidson County especially planned for such an educational program.
For two years, the Board of Education searched for a suitable site in Madison for the high school. Of the several sites proposed, the site on Old Hickory Blvd. was selected by the Davidson County Board of Education. Under the supervision and recommendation of a committee from George Peabody College, Magistrates James Watson and W.E. Nix, Mr. Ernest Chadwell of the Davidson County Board of Education and many other community leaders, Madison High School was given its start.
New facilities were added to allow for growth. In the summer of 1954, the west wing and the vocational building, in the back of the main building, were built. In the summers of 1958 and 1959 additional classrooms were added to the main building. In 1959 a new girls’ gym was constructed.
As time went on, MHS excelled in Sports, Forensics, Music Academics.
Two of the “biggest events” every year were Hillbilly Day and Sadie Hawkins week. At that time, Hillbilly Day was the largest event of any kind in Nashville with over 100,000 in attendance. Activities included a parade down Gallatin Road and carnival games and rides.
During the school years 1968 – 1969, MHS shared the building with DuPont High School. Madison students attended in the morning and DuPont students in the afternoon, as a result of a fire at Dupont.
Madison High School’s final class graduated in 1986. The building was used for various purposes until it reopened as Madison Middle School in 2014.
My name is Mrs. Polly Cauthen and I serve as the executive principal at this amazing school. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school community with such great teachers, students, parents, and community partners. Our staff are highly qualified and desire to meet the needs of each individual learner.
At Madison Middle, we achieved a TVAAS composite score for ELA and Math of a Level 5 for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Due to significant growth, we also exited priority status during the 2023-2024 school year.
We express our deepest gratitude for the invaluable partnership with the Madison Alumni Association. Their unwavering support has been a tremendous asset to our students and staff, encompassing volunteerism, clothing donations, assistance in acquiring new cheerleading uniforms, provision of nourishment to our staff throughout the year, and the enhancement of our school facilities through fresh paint in our bathrooms and gymnasium area. Their generosity and dedication have left a lasting mark on our school, enriching the educational experience for all.
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