Since 1998
Helping provide the best education and experience possible
The Bearden Foundation was established in 1998 to help provide the best academic education and experience it can for students, teachers and staff by supporting them with additional educational materials and resources needed to create an exciting and thriving learning environment. The Foundation consists of alumni, parents of current and former students, and community members. Thanks to the generosity of the Bearden community, the Foundation has raised more than $1 million for Bearden High School.
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Misson Statement
The Bearden High School Foundation exists to assist students and staff in making Bearden High School a place of academic, athletic and artistic excellence.
Objectives:
1. Provide funds for educational enrichment opportunities for Bearden High School students.
2. Establish a structure for individual and corporate contributions, testamentary gifts, and designated grants.
3. Work with the school staff and administration to identify areas of need within the school.
About Bearden High School
Founded in 1939, Bearden High School is one of the oldest high schools in Knox County. It is located off of Interstate 40 in the heart of West Knoxville and accessible through entrances on Gleason Drive, Gallagher View Road, Kingston Pike, and the Downtown West Shopping Center. Bearden currently welcomes more than 2,000 students to its campus and is one of the largest high schools in Knox County.
2025-2026​
Chad Keener, President
Heather Kyle, Vice President
Allen Carpenter, Treasurer
Jenny Councill
Scott Elder
Scott Gregg
Buddy Heins
Danielle Hemsley
Russel Humphries
Shawna Humphries
Dorren Kravitz
Jeff McIntosh
Krista McIntosh
Janene Nordin
Joni Price
Hansen Sale
Stacey Serafin
Mary Sergent
Brian Tanner
Darren Welch
Ward Witt