A school for boys in grades 7 - 12. Founded in 1867.
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  • Photo of Edward Tarkington
    Dr. Ed Tarkington Jr.
    English
    English Teacher, Literary Magazine Advisor, Wrestling, Freshman Class Sponsor
    At MBA since 2007
    Phone: 615-981-5453
    University of Virginia - MA
    Furman University - BA
    Florida State University - Ph.D.
  • Photo of Robert Tate
    Mr. Brooks Tate
    Administration, History
    Associate Dean of 11th & 12th Grade, History Teacher, Long Mountain Program Manager
    At MBA since 2017
    University of Virginia - B.A.
  • Photo of Joseph Thombs
    Mr. Palmer Thombs
    Marketing & Communications
    Digital Content & Social Media Specialist
    At MBA since 2025
  • Photo of Walter Thompson
    Mr. Ben Thompson
    English
    English Teacher, JS Bowling Coach, Senior Class Sponsor
    At MBA since 2018
    Vanderbilt University - BA
    University of Wisconsin - MFA
    University of North Carolina - MAT
  • Photo of James Tillman
    Mr. Jamie Tillman
    Athletics
    Athletic Publications
    At MBA since 1966
    George Peabody College - BA
    Vanderbilt University - MA
  • Photo of Courtney Travis
    Mrs. Courtney Travis
    Alumni & Development
    Associate Director of Alumni and Development
    At MBA since 2014
    Louisiana State University - BA
  • Photo of Andrew Triggs
    Mr. Andrew Triggs
    Alumni & Development, Athletics
    Director of Alumni Relations, Head Baseball Coach
    At MBA since 2024
    University of Southern California - BA
    University of Chicago - MBA
  • Photo of Ben Trotter
    Mr. Ben Trotter
    World Languages
    French Teacher
    At MBA since 2014
    Lipscomb University - B.A.
    Indiana University- Bloomington - M.A.

Administrative Contacts

Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205

School Office (615) 298-5514
School Fax (615) 297-0271
Athletic Office (615) 369-5350
Junior School Office (615) 369-5380
Alumni & Development (615) 369-5360

Head of School:
William Daughtrey
Academic Dean & Associate Head of School:
Tim Boyd
Director of Admission & Financial Aid:
Greg Ferrell
Director of Alumni & Development:
Jody Johnson
Director of Athletics:
Mike Anderson
Director of College Counseling:
Colin Dunnigan
Director of Community & Culture:
Jamie O'Neal
Director of Finance & Operations:
Vicki Matthews
Director of Guidance Counseling:
Caroline Scholer
Dean of the High School:
Robert Sawyer
Director of the Junior School:
Susan Cobb
Director of Marketing & Communications:
Jessica Darden
Director of Technology:
Marc Ardisson

Montgomery Bell Academy

4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514