The school was established as the Randall Cole Industrial School on February 20, 1885. Became known as the Tennessee Industrial School (TIS) in 1887 when the State of Tennessee assumed its operation. Renamed Tennessee Preparatory School in 1955. The high school ceased classes in December 2002.
Football
Championship Record: 3-1
Appearances (2): 1970, 1969
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (2): 1970, 1969
Championships (1): 1970
Boys' Track and Field
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (3): 1982, 1981, 1971
Championships (3): 1982, 1981, 1971
Girls' Track and Field
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (7): 1996, 1995, 1981, 1980, 1976, 1975, 1974
Championships (7): 1996, 1995, 1981, 1980, 1976, 1975, 1974