A new intermediate school built for 1,100 students in grades 4 through 7, featuring a double gymnasium, auditorium, library, and a kitchen designed to support another future school on the shared site.
Merit Construction completed the new Coulter Grove Intermediate School to support the educational needs of 1,100 students in grades 4 through 7. This modern campus was designed to provide flexible learning environments, dedicated activity spaces, and community centered facilities that serve both the school and the broader Maryville area. The site also accommodates the Maryville High School baseball field, integrating multiple educational functions on a shared property.
Project Highlights
Purpose Built for Student Growth
Designed to serve 1,100 students across grades 4 through 7.
Layout supports age appropriate learning, circulation, and supervision for intermediate school students.
Bright corridors and natural light help create an inviting and safe school environment.
Comprehensive Educational Facilities
Coulter Grove includes a full suite of academic and student life spaces, such as:
Double gymnasium, providing capacity for physical education, assemblies, and athletic activities
Auditorium with tiered seating for performances, presentations, and school wide events
Library designed as a central learning hub
Cafeteria and dining room with open space and large windows
Kitchen designed to support an additional future school on the same site
These spaces are engineered to support both daily instruction and large community events.
Large Scale Activity & Performance Spaces
The gymnasium includes full sized courts, overhead athletic equipment, and bleacher seating suitable for games and school events.
The auditorium features wide tiered seating, stage access, and clear sightlines suitable for assemblies, performances, and student showcases.
Modern Interior Design
Wide hallways and open gathering areas are designed for smooth student circulation.
Colorful flooring patterns and skylights enhance visibility and wayfinding.
Materials and finishes are selected for durability, safety, and long term ease of maintenance.
Supporting a Multi School Site
The kitchen and food service areas were intentionally designed to accommodate not only Coulter Grove but a second school planned for the same site.
The property is also home to the Maryville High School baseball field, allowing shared use of site amenities and infrastructure.
Merit Construction delivered a modern, student centered intermediate school designed for 1,100 students with dedicated athletic, performance, dining, and learning spaces. With a double gymnasium, auditorium, library, and a kitchen scaled for future expansion, Coulter Grove serves as a long term educational anchor for Blount County.
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