For its first three years classes were held in the Donelson Free Will Baptist Church, across from McGavock High School.

[2] Donelson Christian Academy is accredited by the State of Tennessee and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

[3] Donelson Christian Academy has sports teams in softball, baseball, tennis, bowling, and football.

It sent a male doubles team and a female, both of which brought home medals.

In 2012 the boys basketball team won the state championship.