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Nashville's first public school, Hume High School, opened in 1855 at the corner of Eighth Avenue (Spruce Street) and Broad. In 1875, the second public school, Fogg High School, was started on the same property facing Broad Street. The schools were combined into a new facility on the same site in 1912 and became known as Hume-Fogg High School. In 1919 Hume-Fogg became the first school in Tennessee to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Until 1940, the curriculum followed the classic format which included requirements in Latin, English, advanced mathematics and science. In 1953, the curriculum was changed to include technical and vocational subjects. The advent of the first secondary magnet school to serve Nashville's academically talented students was another milestone for Hume-Fogg. As part of a desegregation court order, the school was designed to attract a voluntary cross-section of academically able students from all racial, ethnic, and economic groups in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. It began with grades 9 and 10, added one grade per year through the 1985-86 school year and graduated the first class in 1986. Philosophy

The Hume-Fogg community, which draws its population from the entire Metropolitan area, is committed to meeting academic needs and to providing opportunities for personal development. Shared expectations foster a love of learning and nurture growth. The program provides high academic standards through challenging course work. Cornerstones of this philosophy, based on the assumption that graduates will pursue post-secondary education, are creative thinking, abstract reasoning, cooperative learning, and self-discipline. The program encourages the development of integrity, decision-making skills, and in-depth pursuit of interests. This approach encompasses a commitment to maximizing individual potential, including emotional and physical well being, through hard work and personal responsibility while promoting sensitivity to natural, social and cultural environments. Profile

The 848 students attending Hume-Fogg were selected county-wide from students with total reading and mathematics stanine scores each averaging 7 or above and an academic grade point average of at least 85 (B) with no failing grades. Sixty-six percent of students who apply as eighth graders are admitted to the school. Hume-Fogg students come from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Students represent 39 of 45 zip code areas in the Metropolitan area. Hume-Fogg has 44 faculty members; of these, 39 hold an advanced degree.

10/29/2026

Congrats to our orchestra for being the featured musicians at the Downtown Partnership lunch!

10/27/2026

Our Hume-Fogg Competition Cheer Team officially qualified for Nationals at the MidSouth Regional Competition in Memphis!
Our athletes earned a Superior rating and a qualifying score, securing their opportunity to represent Hume-Fogg on the national stage. This nationals trip will be the first in program history and also I believe in district history.
This accomplishment reflects countless hours of practice, perseverance, and dedication from a group of student-athletes who have worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone.

10/21/2026

HFA wins and advances to the Final 4! They play tomorrow at noon! We are so proud of you. 💙💙💙

10/16/2026

🏐 STATE TOURNAMENT BOUND! 🏐

Congratulations to our HFA Volleyball team! Last night's win secured their spot in the STATE TOURNAMENT next week!

The Blue Knights are also celebrating an incredible postseason run as District Championship Runners-Up and Region Championship Runners-Up!

🏆 The team also earned several District Awards:

Player of the Year

Coach of the Year

All-Tournament Defensive Player

Libero of the Year

We are so proud of our Blue Knights and all they have accomplished this season! Best of luck at State! 💙🤍

10/14/2026

While our students are on fall break, our building is having a little spa day. Thank you so much to and
Hume-Fogg PTO for keeping our building beautiful!

10/13/2026

🗽🎶 HUME-FOGG BAND & ORCHESTRA TAKE ON NEW YORK CITY! 🎶🗽

What an incredible trip to the Big Apple! Our Hume-Fogg Band and Orchestra students experienced the very best of music, theater, food, and the magic of New York City! ❤️

We are so proud of these incredible young musicians and grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the arts beyond the classroom!

10/09/2026

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Allen Kennedy, who was officially honored as a 2026 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence! This year marks the program’s 10th anniversary, making this recognition even more special.

Dr. Kennedy joined an incredible group of music educators from across the country in Nashville for several unforgettable days of celebration, including a special evening at Dolly Parton’s brand-new Songteller Hotel. A prerecorded message from Dolly herself made the experience even more memorable!

This honor recognizes not only Dr. Kennedy’s dedication to music education, but also the passion, heart, and commitment he brings to the Hume-Fogg community every single day. His work goes far beyond the music—it’s about building relationships, creating opportunities, inspiring students, and helping young people discover what they’re capable of achieving.

A special thank-you to Hume-Fogg Principal Dr. Cáceres for supporting Dr. Kennedy and celebrating this incredible milestone!

10/04/2026

Our Support Staff Member of the Year is KENDRA RUCKER!
We are so thankful for Mrs. Rucker. As the leader of campus support, she works incredibly hard every day to make sure students are safe and supported.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Hume-Fogg Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Sychareune! We are so fortunate to have an educator who has dedicated so many years to our students, our school, and our Hume-Fogg community. From the classroom to student organizations to her leadership as World Language Department Chair, Mrs. Sychareune has made a lasting impact on generations of Blue Knights. We are proud to celebrate her and this very well-deserved honor.

As Dr. Cáceres shared, “This award is so well-deserved, and we are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Sychareune for giving so much of herself to generations of Hume-Fogg students and colleagues.”

10/02/2026

Our Hispanic Heritage Celebration was held today! Thank you to Sabor Latinx for incredible performances and moving testimony to create this celebration of cultures.

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700 Broadway
Nashville, TN
37203

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+16152916300

Website

http://humefogghs.mnps.org/pages/Hume_Fogg_Magnet_High_School

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