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Tennessee Middle School Completes Health, Life Safety Renovations

  • By Matt Jones
  • 04/28/26

Key Takeaways

  • Bridgeforth Middle School, originally built in 1958, has completed major renovations focused on modernizing infrastructure and preserving the building’s legacy.
  • Upgrades included new HVAC systems, water pipes, lighting, fire alarms, improved acoustics, and energy-efficient windows to enhance safety and indoor environmental quality.
  • The project is part of a broader district initiative to update school facilities, emphasizing safer, healthier, and more reliable learning environments.

The Giles County Board of Education in Pulaski, Tenn., recently announced that a series of renovation projects has been completed at Bridgeforth Middle School, according to a news release. The district partnered with Wold Architects & Engineers and Brindley Construction to modernize building systems at one of the district’s oldest schools. Bridgeforth was originally built in 1958.

The work focused on improving building infrastructure across campus, including replacing classroom HVAC systems, replacing water pipes, upgrading lighting structures, and the installation of a new fire alarm system. Architectural improvements included new ceilings for classroom acoustic and replacing existing windows with high thermal performance storefront systems, the news release reports.

“Bridgeforth is an important part of Pulaski’s educational history and a place where generations of families have learned,” said Knox Vanderpool, Giles County Schools school board chairman. “Wold’s design team has allowed us to protect the building’s legacy while creating a healthier, more reliable environment for today’s students and staff.”

According to the news release, the improvements are part of a district-wide effort to renovate and modernize its schools.  A renovation project at Giles County High School recently received two Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) awards for institutional construction projects exceeding $10 million.

“Projects like this are essential for ensuring schools remain safe, healthy and welcoming places for students,” said Steve Griffin, Wold Architects & Engineers education practice leader. “By improving building systems and enhancing indoor environmental quality, these renovations support both the longevity of the facility and the well-being of the students and staff who rely on it each day.”

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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