Welcome to Tate’s School
Tate’s School is a private, independent school serving children from preschool – middle school. Family-owned and operated since 1968, Tate’s School is committed to rigorous academics, individualized hands-on instruction, small class sizes, and character development.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to nurture and work with preschool – eighth grade children to promote academic excellence, assist in their intellectual development, and mentor them in their moral evolution to the point that they are capable of becoming successful, productive, accountable young men and women of sound character and reputation.
What Should I Know About Tate’s?
Tate’s is where adventure meets education. We blend advanced academics with hands-on challenges that create a love of learning. Our professional educators and administrators have high expectations behaviorally and academically for students, and we will love your children like our own. Our tranquil 54-acre campus is filled with outdoor learning areas, open-air classrooms, and unique log structures that create an educational oasis – right in the heart of West Knoxville. LouL Tate founded the school on Christian beliefs. Christmas and Easter are celebrated, and students pray at the start of the day and before meals. We have welcomed all faiths and ethnic groups for over 50 years and will continue to do so. We invite you to come experience the warmth of our teachers, students, and our Tate’s community. We are truly joyful about the opportunity to be a part of your lives.
Discover What Parents Are Saying About Tate’s
-John Muir
Parent Testimonials
I have seen firsthand how my son has become passionate about science and learning new programming languages. Big projects with useful outcomes put scientific concepts in his hands and made them fun to learn!”
“Tate’s challenges to expand their interests and knowledge, while still allowing them to be kids. I truly don’t think one could find a better atmosphere to navigate the challenges that the middle school years bring. For our family, arriving on the Tate’s campus always feels a little bit like coming home. “
Recent Blog Posts
Hurricane Relief Update – 10-31-2024
As we move into recovery efforts, we have now partnered with Gunny Cole, a retired marine that specializes in disaster relief operations. Gunny is [...]
Hurricane Relief Update – 10-10-2024
A huge thank you goes out to Grillbilly Smoke. We heard about his food truck and contacted Bill and asked if he could head [...]
Hurricane Relief Update – 10-04-2024
TOGETHER WE ARE HELPING THOSE IN NEED! We are so blessed to be surrounded by wonderful families, educators, children, and helpers! Thank you to [...]
