History of Broadview School

In 1949, Owl Hollow, Fairview, and Union Hill were united to form a new school. A very historic setting was chosen as the site for the new and completely modern building. This site, located five miles west of Winchester on the Lynchburg Highway, is on a hill which commands a view of the Elk River Valley, Hence its name, Broadview.

This location was a favorite of the Cherokee Indians years ago. The cave directly across from the school was a special gathering place of the Indians, perhaps because of the cool spring that flowed there. Bits of pottery, shell, and the remains of trinkets found frequently hereabout attest to the fact that this was a favorite of the Indians.

In 1949, Broadview Elementary opened its doors to service. The school consisted of four classrooms, a gymnasium, and a kitchen. The classed consisted of grades first through eighth. Leading the opening of Broadview Elementary was Principal, Mr. S.O. Henley. The first teachers were Mrs. Etta Scivally, Mrs. Ruth Eichenburger and Mrs. Nellie Clark. The first cooks were Mrs. J.C. Weaver, Christine Stephens. and Hattie Ruth Weddington. Mrs. Virginia Platt was also a cook who provided good meals for the children for 34 years. Broadview has been fortunate to have many cooks serve the school over the past fifty years. The first Broadview basketball coach for the boys team was Mr. S.O. Henley. The first basketball coach for the girls team was Mr. Walker Limbaugh. The first custodian was Mr. John Haddon. Mr. Jim Baker served as the school custodian for 17 years. Over the years Broadview has had many dedicated people provide a clean school for all of us. Some of the first known bus drivers were Mr. Woodrow Hall, Mr. Walker Limbaugh, Mr. Allen Prince, and Mr. Lester Neal.

From 1950 to 1968, Mr. Raymond Yates was principal. During this period, the Broadview community grew due to the development of Tims Ford Lake. Likewise, Broadview Elementary followed this growth pattern with the development of grades 1 to 6. The 7t^h and 8^th grades were sent to the new Junior High Schools, North and South.

During his service at Broadview, Mr. Yates served as the Girl’s basketball coach. He used Mr. Elvis Throneberry as the time keeper, and Mr. Laban Platt as score keeper during the basketball games. Mr. Yates eventually served as both boys and girls coach before he left Broadview in 1968. In the years that followed Broadview had many successful basketball coaches serve the school.

The first expansion project to Broadview Elementary came in 1984 to 1985. The addition included 6 classrooms and 2 adjoining offices in the front. The second expansion project was from 1997 to 1998. This addition included 13 classrooms and one playroom.

Broadview School was fortunate to have many outstanding principals serve the school. Mrs. Flora Westbrook, Mr. Mike Foreman, Mrs. Peggy Soderbom were instrumental in the current prosperity of Broadview. In fall of 1998, Mrs. Sandy Schultz began leading Broadview successfully into the next Millennium.

Broadview Elementary is proud of our heritage and excited about our future.

For More Information Contact:

Broadview Elementary
4980 Lynchburg Road Winchester TN 37398
Tel: 931-967-0132