Celebrating Vol State

Celebrating Vol State highlights the achievements of our students, alumni, and campus community. Browse alumni spotlights featuring graduates working in their fields, campus news and announcements, and recognition of student academic honors — updated regularly as new stories are published.

Derek Hyde, Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue
Vol State Alumus Named New Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue

The Brentwood (TN) Fire and Rescue Department has appointed Derek Hyde as the new Deputy…

Tony Gregory and Dr. Wendi Tostenson, President of Volunteer State Community College, with representatives from Volunteer Bank and the College
Volunteer Bank Donates $5,000 to Support Vol State Students Through Memorial Scholarship

Gallatin, Tennessee: Volunteer Bank donated $5,000 to the Paul Jackson Warren Memorial…

Certified Wildlife Habitat
Vol State Garden Certified by the National Wildlife Federation

You may know Vol State for its academic rigor, but did you also know that it is home to a…

Jordan Woodruff, John Poss and Ken Weidner.
Vol State Graduates Contribute to Local EMS
Ken Weidner from Sumner County’s Emergency Management Agency and Chief John Poss from Sumner County…
Representatives with Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas, Summa Cum Laude Sponsor, pictured with Dr. Wendi Tostenson, President, Volunteer State Community College
Women Empowering Education Luncheon Raises Over $75,000 for Student Scholarships at Vol State

Gallatin, TN: Volunteer State Community College hosted its 18th annual Women…

fusion: culture crawl on may 1, 2025
Celebrating the Work of Our Students

Join us on Thursday, May 1st, for an exciting evening at the Steinhauer-Rogan-Black (SRB)…