The Spring Hillian

An insider's guide to Spring Hill, TN

Education

Homeschooling

Spring Hill has one of the strongest homeschool communities in middle Tennessee.19 co-ops and tutorial programs, multiple sports leagues, and a support network that makes it genuinely practical — not just possible.

A big part of why: the demographics line up perfectly. High household income (enabling a stay-at-home parent), 23% work-from-home rate, strong faith community that hosts co-ops, and a steady influx of families from states with less favorable homeschool laws. Tennessee itself is very homeschool-friendly.

Luke Thomas
Luke's note: We homeschool our kids, and the number of options here is incredible. Tutorials, sports programs, enrichment classes, co-ops — there are just so many choices. Coming from the Northeast, I couldn't believe how well-supported homeschool families are here. And the best part is, even if you homeschool, the public school systems are still very high quality — so you have great options either way.

Co-ops & Tutorial Programs

SHARE (Spring Hill Area Resource Education)

tutorial · Columbia, TN · K-6

Christian

Schedule: Tuesdays

SHINE Tutorial

tutorial · Columbia, TN · 7-12

Christian

Schedule: Tuesdays

Acton TriStar Academy

hybrid school · Spring Hill, TN · K-6 (expanding)

Acton model: self-directed, Socratic, entrepreneur-focused

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8am-3pm

Dwell Homeschool Academy

hybrid school · Columbia, TN · Preschool-8th

Christian

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday, 8:30am-2:30pm

Hidden Bee Learning

co-op · Columbia, TN · Ages 3-11

Eclectic

Schedule: Monday through Thursday

Heart Christian Academy

hybrid school · Columbia, TN · PreK-8

Christian

Schedule: 2 days/week

Ironwood Academy

tutorial · Thompson's Station, TN · PreK-12

Christian

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-3pm; free Wednesday tutoring

Heritage Homeschool Group

co-op · Thompson's Station, TN · K-12

Eclectic

Schedule: Thursdays (August-April)

Renew Christian Academy

tutorial · Thompson's Station, TN · 6-12

Christian

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Concordia Arts Academy

tutorial · Thompson's Station, TN · K-12

Eclectic

Schedule: Varies: Monday/Wednesday/Friday (K-1), Tuesday/Thursday (2-3), Monday/Wednesday (4-12)

Franklin Classical School / Comenius School

tutorial · Franklin, TN · K-12

Classical

Schedule: Monday (tutorial); Monday-Friday (full enrollment)

Franklin Christian Academy

tutorial · Franklin, TN · 5-12

Christian

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Foundations Christian Academy

tutorial · Franklin, TN · K-6

Christian

Schedule: 1-2 days/week

Behold Community Schoolhouse

tutorial · Franklin, TN · PreK-8 (ages 5-12)

Charlotte Mason

Schedule: 2-3 days/week

Haven Academy

hybrid school · Franklin, TN · K-7 (expanding)

Eclectic

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9am-1:15pm (hybrid: 2 days/wk); optional Fridays

West Harpeth Christian Tutorial

tutorial · Arrington, TN · 6-12

Christian

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday

Veritas Classical Schools - Nashville Campus

tutorial · Nolensville, TN · K-12

Classical

Schedule: 1-2 days/week

St. Philip Learning Center

tutorial · Franklin, TN · Ages 6-12

Christian

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday

Montessori School of Franklin

hybrid school · Franklin, TN · Varies

Eclectic

Schedule: 2 academic days/week

Sports & Athletics

Tennessee's Tim Tebow Law allows homeschooled students to try out for public school sports teams. There are also dedicated homeschool leagues.

Tennessee HEAT Sports

Basketball (boys & girls), Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer (boys), Volleyball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Cheer Squad

Website

Middle TN FIRE Soccer

Soccer

Website

Nashville Central Christian Warriors

Basketball

Middle Tennessee Monarchs

Baseball

Shining Light Gymnastics

Gymnastics, Cheer, Tumbling, Ninja Warrior

Website

Let It Shine Gymnastics

Gymnastics, Tumbling, Fitness

Website

D1 Training Spring Hill

Speed, Agility, Weightlifting

Franklin Family Taekwondo

Taekwondo, Martial arts

Music City Archery

Archery

Harpeth Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Williamson County Parks & Recreation Youth Sports

Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer

Website

Arts & Enrichment

Out of the Box Children's Theatre

theater · Spring Hill, TN

Website

Act Too Players

theater · Franklin, TN

Website

Starbright Players

theater · Williamson County

Website

Rising Stars

theater · Williamson County

Website

Christian Youth Theater

theater · Nashville area

The Arts Place

art · Williamson County

Concordia Arts Academy

art · Thompson's Station, TN

Website

ELITE Dance, Music & Art

music · Nolensville, TN

Website

Edenbrooke Music

music · Franklin, TN

Spot's Drum Hub

music · Thompson's Station, TN

Franklin Suzuki Academy

music · Franklin, TN

Firstlight Arts Academy

art · Brentwood, TN

Spark: An Art Studio

art · Brentwood, TN

Primrose Sewing Studio

art · Franklin, TN

Nashville Children's Art Classes

art · Nolensville, TN