Bristol Tennessee Middle School
Bristol, TN
The existing Vance Middle School houses approximately 600 students in 7th~8th grades. The BTCS Board of Education has determined the new facility is to be constructed on the existing site to accommodate a minimum of 900 students in grades 6th~8th. The new construction contains a three-story academic wing with a “Grade-Level Learning Community” on each floor. These “Learning Communities” (9 classrooms, 3 science labs, 2 resource rooms, guidance office, assistant principal’s office, teacher planning, & toilets) will be supported by an adjacent “Learning Commons” offering access to a Stem Lab, Performing Arts Theater with Broadcasting Lab, Media Center, and Café. Other support functions include: Band, Choral, and Art.
The existing Gymnasium with over 1200 seats will be the only portion of the old school that will not be demolished. The gym will be updated with new flexible seating, dressing rooms, weight room, multiple-purpose activity areas, and offices. A secured school entry will be provided at the Administrative / Clinic / Guidance Suite.
Owner: Bristol TN City Schools
Dr. Annette Tudor, Director of Schools
Mr. Ed DePew, Supervisor of Facilities and Maintenance
Dr. Amy Scott, Secondary Supervisor
Mr. Andy Arnold, Principal, Vance Middle School
Mr. Curt Rutherford, Facilities and Maintenance Project Coordinator
Mr. Tim Beavers, Director of Development Services, City of Bristol
Designer: Community Tectonics Architects & Engineering Consultants
Bill Vinson, President
Paola Martinez, LEED AP+BDC Architect
Allison Pelham, Interior Designer
Henry Welch, Mechanical Engineering Services
Ron Carter, West, Welch, Reed
Steve Wilson, Spoden & Wilson
Dave Wilson, Mattern & Craig
Construction Manager / General Contractor: BurWil Construction Company
Mr. Nick Self, Burwil Construction, Vice President – Operations