Hume Fogg Academic High School participates in the Tennessee Secondary Athletics Association (TSSAA). Research has shown that student participation in organized sports programs promotes healthy physical development, developes a positive self-image, teaches teamwork, developes social skills, and helps students better manage stress. It is not surprising that a high school focused on academic standards also attracts students who enjoy competition on the sports fields as well as in the classroom. Hume Fogg boasts the highest percentage of student athletics for Tennessee public high schools