An artist’s rendering of the new Farragut Area Elementary School, showcasing its innovative design and features.
Knox County Schools has greenlighted the construction of Farragut Area Elementary School, a $43.7 million project on Village Commons Boulevard, ready to serve the growing needs of the community. The school will feature 144,000 square feet designed for 1,200 to 1,400 students, with specialized areas for arts, music, and safety features like a storm shelter. Marking a crucial development for the area’s educational infrastructure, the school aims to alleviate overcrowding in existing institutions and meet the demands of future growth.
Farragut is buzzing with excitement as Knox County Schools leaders have given the green light for a brand-new elementary school, with a whopping $43.7 million contract approved for its construction. This state-of-the-art educational facility, aptly named Farragut Area Elementary School, will grace the area on Village Commons Boulevard and aims to accommodate the growing needs of our community’s young learners.
Knox County Schools has partnered with Merit Construction and the talented team at McCarty Holsaple McCarty, a Knoxville-based architectural firm known for designing remarkable structures, including the University of Tennessee’s Student Union building. Their expertise assures the community that the new elementary school will not only be functional but also beautiful!
The new Farragut Area Elementary School promises to be quite the impressive building, stretching over 144,000 square feet. Designed to accommodate between 1,200 and 1,400 students, this one-story school will feature three classroom wings, ensuring ample space for all kinds of learning activities. Additionally, a separate wing will function as a storm shelter, providing safety for students and staff during severe weather conditions.
Inside the school, the core area will be a hub of activity, housing administration offices, a gym, media center, dining/kitchen area, along with specialized classrooms for art and music. It’s like a mini-universe for young minds to grow and thrive!
Mark your calendars! Construction on this exciting facility is projected to take around 720 calendar days, which means we can expect to see the doors open in August 2027. Plans for the school kicked off in 2022, and after various site evaluations, this prime location was chosen after extensive community discussions in the latter part of 2023.
Local community members played a significant role in shaping this project, expressing the need for ample space and infrastructure for future student growth. There were concerns regarding the shared campus experiences of younger elementary students with freshman high schoolers that were taken seriously during the planning phase.
The construction of the new school is a strategic move to alleviate overcrowding currently faced at four existing Farragut schools. Additionally, with the approval of 41 acres for the school site at $5 million, the Knox County Board of Education is making great strides to ensure every child has a comfortable learning environment.
But that’s not all! Once the new elementary school is completed, plans for renovations at Farragut Primary and Farragut Intermediate schools are also on the table, with an estimated cost of about $3 million. The goal is to convert these schools into elementary facilities, effectively replacing portable classrooms with permanent spaces.
Farragut isn’t just thinking about today; it’s looking towards the future with projected estimates of 79,000 new residents moving to Knox County by 2040. This new school stands as a major step to cater to that anticipated growth, making it the largest elementary school ever built by Knox County Schools.
With a keen understanding of safety and access, the main entrance will be located on Village Commons Boulevard, while bus and staff access will gracefully flow from Boring Road. The thoughtful planning underscores the commitment to the community’s needs.
All in all, the new Farragut Area Elementary School is shaping up to be an incredible addition to the community, paving the way for a brighter educational future for Farragut’s children. Keep an eye out as the construction unfolds, and let’s get ready to welcome our future generations of scholars!
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