The King's Academy

TKA is a private, Christian day and boarding school serving grades K3-12 located in the scenic foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Welcome Coach Rielly Anderson! 🦁🥎

Coach Anderson joins TKA as Athletic Department Assistant & Head Upper School Softball Coach, bringing 10+ years of coaching experience and a passion for developing student-athletes.

Excited for the future 💜 #TKALionsTN

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🏈 Big news!
Akeem Judd is joining TKA as Defensive Coordinator.
Former Ole Miss standout with NFL experience (Titans, Jets, Packers) + college coaching background.

Welcome to the family! 🦁
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Mrs. Jones’ class is soaking up this February sunshine! ☀️🦁
After a stretch of winter weather, there’s nothing better than blue skies and fresh air. Smiles were big and spirits were high!

We’re thankful for little gifts like sunny days in the middle of winter. 💜
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REGION CHAMPS! 🦁🏀
Lady Lions defeat Notre Dame 56–47 to win the Division II-A East Region.
More to come—stay tuned!
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What a powerful kickoff to Spiritual Emphasis Week today. 💜

We’re expectant for all that the Lord will continue to do in the days ahead. Please keep praying with us.
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What a special day on campus! 🌲🦋
Park rangers from Great Smoky Mountains National Park brought the field trip to us with hands-on lessons for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade.

We are so thankful for GSMNP and this incredible (and FREE!) educational program.
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Today we recognize Presidents’ Day and reflect on the leadership and vision that have shaped our nation. 🇺🇸

At TKA, we’re thankful for the freedoms we enjoy and the opportunity to teach students to lead with integrity, courage, and service.

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🍎 February Food Drive | Second Harvest Food Bank 🍎

Throughout February, TKA is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank for a schoolwide food drive. Collection bins are located in the Elementary foyer and Anderson Hall.

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✨ Save the Date ✨

Join us for the 5th Annual Legacy Gala on March 28, 2026 as we celebrate 145 years of God’s faithfulness through the generations.

More details are coming soon, but for now—mark your calendars.

We can’t wait to gather together. 💜

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Let’s celebrate our ROAR Students! 🦁✨

👏 Congratulations to:
Brooks Fox
Addy Acor
Olivia Stoffle
Caroline Thomas
Ruthie Smith
Hamilton Beasley
Sofia Ugalde

We are proud of the way you lead and represent TKA so well. Keep it up, Lions! 💜
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⚽️🦁 BIG NEWS FOR TKA MS SOCCER 🦁⚽️

Please join us in welcoming John Hamblin as our new Head Coach for Middle School Soccer!

We are grateful for the leadership and experience he brings to our Lions.

Let’s go, MS Soccer. ⚽️🦁

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🏈 TKA Football Families & Community 🏈

You’re invited to a Football Community Meet-and-Greet with Coach Alexander.

📅 February 20, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Woody Auditorium

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We are so proud of our HS Cheer team!
After receiving a bid to Nationals in November 2025, our team took the floor on Friday, January 30 and delivered an incredible performance. They earned the highest score of the year—and the highest in program history—90.5.

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PreK had a great time learning all about transportation! 🚗
From how we travel to the different vehicles that help us get where we’re going, our youngest Lions explored, asked questions, and learned through hands-on fun. Watching their curiosity grow is always a joy.
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💘 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 💘
In light of the weather, we’ve extended the deadline for Valentine Fundraiser orders to Tuesday, February 10.

CASH: https://t.co/BP2fwQFq4Y

CARD: https://t.co/RJKgAYxAEo

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🚨 Help us spread the word🚨
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Know a family that’s exploring schools for next year? Share this post. Text a friend. Invite a neighbor.
Sign up here: https://t.co/HDRJBD9ZOh
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Here We Grow Again
We are excited to welcome new K-12 educators for the 26-27 school year who are passionate about Christ-centered education, love students well, and want to be part of a school where faith and learning walk hand in hand.
Let’s keep growing together.
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Here are a few more photos from a great Homecoming evening to help warm things up. 💜🦁
Seeing generations of Lions back on campus, sharing stories, laughter, and memories, is what makes nights like this so special.

Once a Lion, always a Lion.
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While we endure this winter weather, let’s warm things up by celebrating this year’s Homecoming Court! ❄️🦁
We are proud of all of our students who were nominated and represented TKA so well. A special congrats to Riley Daft and Alex Fields on being named our HoCo Queen and King.

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Due to rapid weather changes and hazardous road conditions, The King’s Academy will be closed Thursday, February 5, 2026. ❄️🦁

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