ROCKVALE, TN - When Fred Barlow began his career in education over 40 years ago, he always wondered about the impact he would leave.
Barlow was the first principal to lead Rockvale Middle, which opened in August 2008. He remained there until his retirement in 2022.
On Dec. 12, the school formally dedicated the auditorium in his name.
“I run into so many of my former students who tell me that their experience here and in my classroom was an event,” Barlow said. “I thank .