Middle Tennessee Christian School

What Middle Tennessee Christian School does

Middle Tennessee Christian School is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered educational institution serving students from preschool through 12th grade on a single 25-acre campus at 100 E. MTCS Road in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Chartered by the State of Tennessee on December 9, 1960, with first students enrolled in fall 1962, the school has produced over 1,300 graduates and has held continuous accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since December 1978. Governance is vested in a self-perpetuating 15-member Board of Trustees composed of members of Churches of Christ, and operations are led by President Matt Tiller (since 2016). The institution operates four academic tiers—Early Learning Center (PK3-PK4), Elementary (TK-5th), Middle School (6th-8th), and High School (9th-12th)—supplemented by an 18-sport TSSAA Division II athletics program, a four-discipline fine arts program, and a Spiritual Life curriculum built on Truth, Relationships, Service, and Community.

Name

Middle Tennessee Christian School

Legal name

Middle Tennessee Christian School

Website

https://mtcscougars.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Middle Tennessee Christian School is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered PK3-12 institution in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Founded in 1960 and affiliated with Churches of Christ, it provides college-preparatory academics, athletics, fine arts, and dual enrollment with Freed Hardeman University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 college preparatory
• Preschool early learning
• Faith-based schooling
• TSSAA interscholastic athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Murfreesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source covering approximately 90% of educational costs. Tuition varies by grade level with financial aid available for qualifying families.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Annual giving program and capital campaigns bridge the 10% funding gap. The Generations of Hope campaign aims to raise $26.3 million over 5 years for capital projects and endowment.
3. Scholarship and Financial Aid: Nearly $1 million in student aid provided annually to deserving students, funded through donor contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Middle Tennessee Christian School provides a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education for students from preschool (PK3) through 12th grade. Its core offerings include the Early Learning Center, Elementary School (TK-5th), Middle School (6th-8th), and High School (9th-12th), supplemented by Fine Arts, Athletics, and a Spiritual Life program built on Truth, Relationships, Service, and Community. Tuition covers approximately 90% of operating costs, with the remainder funded by donations and fundraising.

Product overview

Middle Tennessee Christian School is a Christ-centered, college-preparatory educational institution serving PK3 through 12th grade. The school operates as a unified program with Early Learning Center, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School as the core educational tiers. Supporting programs include Fine Arts (Visual, Musical, Theater, Digital), Athletics (18 sports), and Spiritual Life. Specialized offerings include Dual Enrollment through Freed Hardeman University, Honors Diploma Program, Robotics, Honey Farm, ACT Prep, HOSA, Beta Club, and Aspire Honors Academy for gifted students. Financial support is provided through nearly $1 million in annual aid, and the school maintains a $26.3 million Generations of Hope campaign for campus expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Center (PK3-PK4) Preschool program for ages 3-4 featuring a God-centered environment with balanced early educational skills and play-based learning, daily emails for parents, and daily chapel songs and Bible stories.
• Elementary School (TK-5th Grade) Comprehensive elementary curriculum with integrated thematic learning connecting subjects to real-world applications, emphasizing spiritual principles, academic skills, and physical development through project-based and collaborative learning.
• Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Middle school program preparing students for college through skills in research, communication, critical thinking, and time management. Offers dual enrollment, honors, and advanced placement classes alongside extracurricular activities.
• High School (9th-12th Grade) College-preparatory high school with dual enrollment, honors, and AP classes. Features small class sizes, low teacher-to-student ratios, and Christian instruction emphasizing spiritual, academic, and physical development.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts program providing technical and spiritual training in four areas: Visual Art (clay, charcoal, paint, mixed media), Musical Art (band, choir, jazz), Theater Art (productions for grades 6-12), and Digital Art. Includes 16 annual showcase events.
• Athletics Program TSSAA Division II competitive athletics program including baseball, basketball, bass fishing, cheerleading, climbing, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, trap, and volleyball. Features sports performance training and athletic spiritual formation.
• Spiritual Life Program Year-round spiritual formation centered on Truth, Relationship, Service, and Community. Includes daily Bible classes, chapel services, Life Groups, Stairwell Singing, mission trips, and outreach programs helping students connect faith to everyday life.
• Dual Enrollment Program College credit program through Freed Hardeman University taught by MTCS teachers. Offers courses in US History (6 credits), Bible (4 credits), Spanish (6 credits), College Algebra and Statistics (6 credits), and English (6 credits).
• Financial Aid Program Need-based financial aid providing nearly $1 million annually in student aid. Average award is 30% or less of need. Requires Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 3-year scholarship offering of $3,095,308
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freed Hardeman UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Dual enrollment partnership allowing MTCS students to earn college credit through courses taught by MTCS teachers using Freed Hardeman curriculum. Courses include DE US History (6 credit hours), DE Bible (4 credit hours), DE Spanish (6 credit hours), DE College Algebra and Statistics (6 credit hours), and DE English (6 credit hours).
• ACT Mom (Kati Johnson)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership with ACT Mom to provide high-quality ACT prep for MTCS students through interactive, hands-on three-session programs. Mrs. Johnson typically visits campus 2-3 times per year to work with students on test strategies.
• Tennessee Agriculture DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on outdoor learning lab development, working to restore habitat and create certified arboretum on campus property.
• Murfreesboro WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in development of outdoor learning lab, specifically for watershed restoration and water level surveying.
• Murfreesboro Parks and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on outdoor learning lab development and habitat restoration project.
• MTSU Environmental Health and Safety ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partnership for environmental assessment and safety review of outdoor learning lab project.
• TSSAA Division IIcoreOthersMTCS is a member of TSSAA Division II, competing in athletics with private and public schools across the state of Tennessee.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lipscomb Academy: Nashville-area private K-12 Christian school affiliated with Churches of Christ (and Lipscomb University). Direct competitor for Church of Christ-aligned families in Middle Tennessee with comparable college-preparatory curriculum and faith integration.
• Brentwood Academy: Independent, nondenominational Christian PK3-12 school in Brentwood, Tennessee. Closest direct competitor geographically and in mission; competes for the same college-prep families with extensive athletics, fine arts, and AP offerings.
• Christ Presbyterian Academy: Presbyterian-affiliated private PK3-12 school in Nashville. Comparable faith-based college-prep model with similar dual enrollment, fine arts, and TSSAA Division II athletics competing for the same Nashville-region families.
• Franklin Road Academy: Independent Christian PK3-12 school in Brentwood/Nashville serving the same Middle Tennessee market. Comparable faith-based mission, college-prep curriculum, and athletic programs.
• Donelson Christian Academy: Churches of Christ-affiliated K-12 school in Nashville. Direct denominational peer competing for the same faith-aligned families, with similar dual enrollment and college-prep orientation.
• Nashville Christian School: Churches of Christ-affiliated K-12 school in Nashville. Denominational and curricular peer in the same regional market.
• Battle Ground Academy: Independent Christian PK3-12 school in Franklin, Tennessee. Comparable private college-prep model in the broader Nashville-area market with similar athletics and fine arts offerings.
• The Covenant School: Independent Christian PK3-12 school in Nashville serving the same Middle Tennessee market. Comparable faith-based, college-preparatory model and competes for similar family profiles.

Regional players

• Columbia Academy: Churches of Christ-affiliated PK3-12 school in Columbia, Tennessee (~45 miles from Murfreesboro). Comparable mission and curriculum but serves a different sub-region of Middle Tennessee.

Emerging players

• David Lipscomb Campus School: Historic Church of Christ-affiliated K-12 program connected to Lipscomb University; closely related to Lipscomb Academy and shares denominational roots, faculty, and college-credit pathway with MTCS's Freed Hardeman dual enrollment model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MTCSAthletics
• Facebookfacebook.com/Middle-Tennessee-Christian-School-Official-252077998147178
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtcs_cougars

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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