SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Springfield High School, a cornerstone of Robertson County’s educational history, is celebrating 125 years of operation. Since its establishment in the late 1800s, the school has seen many changes. Local historian Danny Atchley provides a detailed look at its rich past, and we’ve gathered archival photos, including images of past football teams and early school buildings, to help illustrate its long-standing legacy in the community.
“From our understanding of Springfield’s history, the first city school, supported by the city itself, was Main Street School. We believe it was built around 1899. Main Street School was located where the Center now stands, down on North Main Street. It was a two-story brick building and housed all the grades, from first grade through high school. It served the community for many years.
“As Springfield grew, they decided to establish a dedicated high school. Around 1900, Mr. Peoples and Mr. Tucker founded a private school, known as the Peoples-Tucker School. Many students from Springfield and Robertson County attended. Around 1910, the school closed, and shortly afterward, Springfield High School moved into the old Peoples-Tucker School building on Fifth Avenue West, which is where the Innovation Academy stands today. Springfield High remained there until 1936 when a fire broke out in the basement.
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