Butler was the second white high school built in Richmond County prior to desegregation.

On March 23, 1983, the new music complex at Butler High School was named the "Terri Gibbs Music Center" in honor of country and gospel singer Terri Gibbs, a 1972 Butler High graduate.

At the dedicatory service, Gibbs played the piano and sang the state song, "Georgia on My Mind."

Terri, blind from birth, was a resident of Columbia County and was allowed to attend Butler High School because Butler offered a special education program for handicapped students.

The center is an impressive structure to develop the musical talents of students.