About Us :: History

When Lutheran Christians organized the first congregation in the area, one of the first most important decisions was to establish a Christian day school. Lutheran churches have always provided for the Christian training of their own children and anyone wanting to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to provide the best education possible.

Established in 1887, Belvoir Christian Academy is Chattanooga’s first private school. Pastor Friedrich served the school from its inception in 1887 through 1891, until the congregation was in a position to call a teacher. The first site was located on Depot Street near the Choo Choo.

In 1923, the school relocated to the corner of Hickory and Bennett streets. It became a thriving three-room school. In 1949, a 10-acre plot was purchased at the corner of Belvoir and Fountain Ave. Planning began for the construction of a new modern building. The new building was dedicated in 1951. A devastating fire struck the school in 1972. A new school was literally built on the ashes of the old one. Belvoir Christian Academy provides the tools to shape children’s futures as good Christian citizens.

Throughout its history, Belvoir Christian Academy has daily fed the lambs of Christ’s flock with the pure milk of the Word. Many families have been touched by the ministry of Belvoir Christian Academy teachers.