Turner Begins Work on $150 Million New Frayser Community High School

The state-of-the-art facility will foster academic excellence and serve as a cornerstone for the Memphis community.

Turner Construction Company has begun work on the $150 million New Frayser Community High School, a transformative project that will serve 1,500 students.

Spanning 270,000 square feet, the new high school is consolidating the current MLK Prep and Trezevant High School into one modern learning environment. The project will enhance the campus with a specialized center for career and technology education, a creative arts or fine arts center, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) labs, advanced broadcast facilities, cutting-edge graphic design classrooms, modern sports facilities, and Junior ROTC facilities. The building will also emphasize durability, safety, and adaptability to accommodate future technological advancements and evolving teaching methods.

“Frayser High School is more than a building—it’s a promise to the next generation,” said Andy Davis, Vice President and General Manager, Turner Construction Company. “We’re honored to be a part of this project and to work with the Frayser community to create a space where students can thrive, explore, and build their futures.”

The development will be constructed in two phases and is scheduled to open in time for the 2027–2028 academic year.