Charles Anderson, born on November 8, 1934, embarked on a distinguished career as a teacher and coach starting in 1959, a voyage that spanned several decades and culminated in his 1998 induction into the TSSAA Hall of Fame. Anderson's early career saw him at Central High School in Nashville, TN, from 1959 to 1961 before moving to Stratford High School, where he would remain until 1975. At Stratford, he significantly impacted the boys' basketball program, leading the team to 18 consecutive Region Tournament appearances, four consecutive TSSAA State Tournament appearances from 1966 to 1969, and clinching the title of TSSAA State Runner-Up in 1969.

His journey continued at Bellevue High School from 1975 to 1980, where his boys' basketball teams reached the TSSAA State Tournament semi-finals in 1978 and 1979, marking four out of his five years at Bellevue with state tournament appearances. Anderson then served at Hillsboro High School for a brief period in 1980-1981, coaching the girls’ basketball team to a TSSAA Sub-State Qualifier position.

Notably, Anderson's coaching prowess extended beyond high school to the college level at Aquinas College in Nashville, TN, where he achieved a National Junior College Championship title. His excellence in coaching was recognized with various hall of fame inductions, including the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Junior College Hall of Fame, and the National Junior College Basketball Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was named Junior College Coach of the Year in 1991.

By the time of his TSSAA Hall of Fame induction, Anderson had amassed over 920 wins across high school and junior college basketball, averaging more than 22 wins per year as a head coach. His commitment to excellence in sports, particularly within the TSSAA, left an indelible mark on Tennessee athletics, showcasing his unparalleled dedication and coaching acumen.

TSSAA Hall of Fame
Class: 1998
Category: Coach