Davidson Academy (Tennessee)

For the historical Nashville academy, see Peabody College.

Davidson Academy is a private Christian school located in Nashville, Tennessee. It has students ranging from 6 weeks to 12th grade.^[1]

Davidson Academy
Address
1414 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville, Tennessee 37207
Coordinates	36.2811227°N 86.7802757°W / 36.2811227; -86.7802757
Information
Type	Private, Coeducational
Motto	Preparing Students for College, Life, and Eternity
Religious affiliation(s)	Christian
Denomination	Interdenominational
Founded	1980
Principal	Mrs. Sarah Jane Moore (Upper School), Mrs. Kelly Colley (Lower School)
Headmaster	Dr. Lindsey Judd
Faculty	73
Grades	6 Wks–12
Enrollment	702 (2025)
Student to teacher ratio	14:1
Color(s)	Black, cardinal, white
Mascot	Boomer the Bear
Nickname	Bears
Rival	Goodpasture Christian School
Accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Website	http://www.davidsonacademy.com

History

Madison Christian School was founded as a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Madison in September 1980, enrolling students from grades one through four.^[2] In 1981 plans were announced by First Baptist and Grace Baptist to build a new school building, rename the school Davidson Academy, and expand to grades K-12.

Athletics

Davidson Academy fields sports teams for both girls and boys. Davidson competes in Division 2, section A of the private school division, in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.^{[citation needed]}

Notable alumni

• Rachel Smith, Miss USA, 2007 (4th Runner-up -Miss Universe, 2007)^[3]
• James Austin Johnson, Saturday Night Live (cast member, 2021-present)