📚 Blount Home Education Association (BHEA)
- Oldest homeschool co-op in Blount County (since 1987)
- 12-week enrichment sessions led by parent volunteers
- High school programs including dances, honor societies, and dual enrollment
- Special events: science fair, spelling bee, 8th grade celebration, graduation
- Field trips to museums, farms, and nature centers
- Mom's nights out and family park days
- Volunteer-led with family participation required
If you're homeschooling in Blount County and wondering where to find your people, BHEA is the original go-to. They've been around since 1987 . that's nearly 40 years of building community, which tells you something.
This isn't just about classes, though they offer plenty of those. I've been to their field trips (the farm visits are legendary), watched their high schoolers at formal dances, and met so many families through their mom's nights out that I've lost count. The enrichment sessions run twice a year, 12 weeks each semester, with classes for every age group from PreK through high school. Everything from art and science to music and history, all taught by parents in the community who are passionate about what they teach.
What I love most is the structure without the stress. They're volunteer-led, which means everyone chips in . whether that's teaching a class, organizing an event, or just showing up to help. The membership is $50 a year, and you pay your class instructors directly. It's transparent, community-focused, and genuinely welcoming to all homeschool styles, from classical to unschooling.
Their high school programs are especially solid . formal dances, banquets, honor societies, and even dual enrollment support. Those high school events alone are worth the membership for many families.
Whether you're brand new to homeschooling or have been doing it for years, BHEA has your tribe. I've recommended them to so many families over the years, and I always get the same feedback: they're the real deal.