History
Harbert Hills Academy was chartered as a non-profit corporation in 1950. The Founder William E. Patterson, had attended Fletcher Academy as a young man and determined that someday he would start a school like the one he attended. After retiring from federal government work, he then went to work for Madison College in Madison, Tennessee. Some time later he began to look for a location to start a school. After searching Hardin County, he went to talk with local Judge Harbert who ended up donating the land to begin this school. Thus the school became Harbert Hills Academy.
A core group of Madison College students came in the time period between 1952 to 1954, camping out, clearing land, and constructing the first buildings here on campus. In 1956 the first students arrived and school began.
Since 1956 hundreds of students have come and gone. They have taken with them a practical education, and have moved on to become teachers, doctors, lawyers, craftsmen and ministers. They are serving the cause of Christ in many capacities around the world.
Bakery
Harbert Hills Academy has baked bread for our needs and a little to sell over the years. This Harbert Hills bread is a real memory for many. We have expanded the operation, though, and installed equipment capable of baking hundreds of loaves of bread each day. We are experimenting with some new recipes and working to have the finest bread and baked goods in our community. We will soon begin selling to local outlets under the name, “Bread of Life Bakery,” with a byline of “Healthy by Choice not by Chance.” So the next time you are in our area, stop in and select some great baked goods to take home. If all goes according to plan, we will open a storefront on the Internet with the capability to ship directly to your home.
Nursing Home
Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home provides the finest in Long Term Care Services for the elderly individuals in our area. Because we are a small nursing home, we can offer this care in a family atmosphere.
Our residents enjoy a wide variety of activities and programs during the year. Everyday we offer an activity program of crafts, games, or religious services.
We feel it is a privilege to provide loving care for our residents. It is also a serious responsibility that we do not take lightly.
