Hixson history

The continued growth in the school population again caused overcrowding, and in 1964 plans were begun for a new high school building to house grades ten through twelve.

The building was completed at a cost of $1,304,047 and a formal dedication ceremony was held in the fall of 1966.

In March 1968, because of the widening of Highway 395 the castles were moved to a place farther south and were never set up again with the exception of two large fence posts that can still be seen along the highway.

In 1975, the city of Chattanooga annexed a large portion of the Hixson area and the Hixson Schools became a part of the Chattanooga Public School System.

In 1992 ground was broken for a $2.3 million addition which included 14 classrooms, 2 chemistry labs, 2 home ec labs, a student publication room, teacher work areas, locker space, and an elevator.

In 1993, after gaining permission from the Hixson heirs it was decided to move the castles to the Keller Heritage Center in memory of Ada Hixson.

The Hixson High School Hall of Fame inducted its first members in the spring of 2004 honoring a wide variety of alumni who have achieved success and fame and most importantly have given back to the community.