Knoxville Christian School was founded by Paul and Nadine Shirley. This Godly couple started Knoxville Christian School in 1969. Ten years later in 1979 they donated the present school acreage and, since, have worked tirelessly and selflessly in contributing time, effort and financial resources to its growth and betterment. Their work, however, was not limited to only KCS, but they have expended much additional effort in the furtherance of the cause of Christ as they labored within the brotherhood.