Innovation Hub

Project Description:

Williamson County Schools was awarded a grant from the State of Tennessee through the Innovative School Models Grant in 2023. WCS will use the grant to construct a new Innovative Hub to house students from all ten WCS high schools. The Hub will have College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE) programs not currently offered in any of our schools. Initial programs will include Aviation, Hospitality and Tourism, Heavy Machinery Technology, Electrical Power Generation, Cybersecurity and A.I., and Fire Management. Students will have access to industry certifications, collegiate hours, and internship job opportunities. These programs will lead to jobs, careers, and beyond. The Hub will arm students with a portfolio, coupled with the EIC, that will set them apart from their counterparts across the state.

The new building will be located on the site that used to be used as Animal Control next to the WCS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC).

Location:

104 Claude Yates Drive
Franklin, TN 37064

Key Dates:

• Bell Construction was selected as the Construction Manager at Risk contractor on February 16, 2024.
• The City of Franklin issued a Grading Permit on January 2, 2025.
• The Project was Substantially Completed on December 18, 2025.
• The Fire Marshal issued a Certificate of Occupancy on December 29, 2025.
• The building will be furnished in the Spring of 2026 and will be operational for the 2026-27 school year.