Historic Nashville Inc., a nonprofit devoted to promoting and preserving historic places in Nashville, has placed Hillsboro High School on its annual Nashville Nine list.
Community members nominate locations that face demolition, neglect or development. Those structures are the focus of an advocacy campaign that has successfully preserved landmarks such as the Ryman Auditorium, Union Station and the Hermitage Hotel in past years.
In announcing the Nashville Nine for 2014, officials explained why Hillsboro High made the listing:
Hillsboro High School – 3812 Hillsboro Pike, built 1954
“Located in the heart of Green Hills, this large public high school has served the community since 1954 after the original 1939 school was destroyed by a fire in 1952.
Constructed of white brick trimmed in green, the unique school complex is an excellent example of Mid-Century Modern civic architecture in Nashville.
The school was designed by Nashville architect Edwin Keeble, who is best known for designing the downtown L&C Tower. The Hillsboro campus was expanded in the 1950s and 1960s and the school underwent a renovation in 1995.
“A large gymnasium was constructed along Hillsboro Pike in the modern era.
“Notable alumni include artist Red Grooms and Major League Baseball player Mike Willis. Located across Hillsboro Pike from the upscale Green Hills Mall, the school complex is threatened with suburban retail redevelopment.”
The other properties on the 2014 Nashville Nine list are:
- Albert Samuel Warren House - c. 1888
- Music Row - 1812 Broadway
- Belair Mansion - c. 1832-1838
- Donelson - 2250 Lebanon Road
- Coca Cola Bottling Plant - c. 1920s
- Midtown - 1525 Church Street
- Hamilton Church Cemetery - c. 1831
- Antioch - 3105 Hamilton Church Road
- Printer’s Alley - c. 1874-1929
- Downtown - 200 block of 3rd Ave. N & 4th Ave. N & 300 block of Church St.
- Music Row - 30 Music Square West
- Sunnyside Outbuildings - c. early 19th century
- 12 South - 3000 Granny White Pike
- Trail West - c. early 1900s
- Downtown - 217-221 Broadway