David Brainerd Christian School

David Brainerd Christian School was a Christian school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school was named for the missionary named David Brainerd. DBCS was established to meet the needs of students of Brainerd Baptist School, a Chattanooga elementary school. The campus consists of one middle and a high school building, gymnasium, football field and baseball and softball fields.

DBCS was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.^[1]

The David Brainerd mascot was the Wildcat.

History

The original middle school building was bought from the bankrupt Hamilton Christian School. The high school building and gymnasium were later built. The school closed its doors on June 9, 2009 due to low enrollment. And a Subprime loan of over $4 Million.

Athletics

David Brainerd's sports teams included:

• Baseball (Middle and High)
• Softball (Middle and High)
• Soccer (Middle and High)
• Golf (Middle and High)
• Tennis (Middle School)
• Basketball (Middle and High, Men's and Women's)
• Football (Middle and High)
• Fencing (Middle and High)
• Cheerleading (Middle and High)
• Swimming (Middle School)
• Bowling ( High School)

During the 2007-2008 school year, DBCS expanded its cross country program, adding middle school cross country, introducing track and field to its student body.

Region A

DBCS competed in Division 2, Region A of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA).

Competing Schools

• Bishop Byrne High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
• Davidson Academy (Nashville)
• First Assembly Christian School (Cordova)
• Kings Academy (Seymour)
• Lighthouse Christian (Millington)
• Memphis Catholic High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
• Tipton Rosemark Academy (Millington)
• Rossville Christian
• Southern Baptist Educational Center (Southaven, Mississippi)
• St. Andrews (Sewanee)
• St. George's (Collierville)

References

1. ^ David Brainerd Christian School: Main Site