Volunteer State College Foundation

Gallatin, Tennessee: Volunteer State Community College is celebrating “Giving with Purpose” through our Vol State Giving Day, a 36-hour window to make an impact on students. This year’s event will take place from 12:00 PM CST on Wednesday, November 5th, to 11:59 PM CST on Thursday, November 6th, culminating with a Celebration event that evening.

Gallatin, TN: The Volunteer State College Foundation proudly celebrated the success of its 19th Annual Volunteer State Athletic Association (VSAA) Golf Classic, held Monday, August 4, 2025, at Foxland Harbor Golf & Country Club

Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors, participants, and volunteers, the tournament raised over $17,000 to support athletic equipment and facility improvements that directly benefit the college’s basketball, baseball, and softball teams. 

Gallatin, Tennessee: Volunteer Bank donated $5,000 to the Paul Jackson Warren Memorial Scholarship at Volunteer State Community College.

The scholarship honors Paul Warren, who passed away in December 2011 and served as the Assistant Vice President at the Bank. Since its founding, over $104,000 has been awarded to students in need.

Gallatin, TN: Volunteer State Community College hosted its 18th annual Women Empowering Education luncheon on April 4th, 2025. The event brought together community leaders, businesses, and friends to raise over $75,000 for student scholarships.

[Gallatin, TN - Jan 30, 2025] Macon Bank and Trust Company, located in Lafayette, Tennessee, established a $2,500 scholarship for Volunteer State Community College students.

“This scholarship will give opportunities to those who share the same values of work ethic and moral character that is important to our Bank,” said John West, President and CEO.

John West joined Vol State’s Foundation Board as a Trustee in 2025. Chad Coley, City Executive for the bank in the Nashville Metropolitan area, also serves as a Trustee on the Foundation’s Executive Board.

The Vol State Athletic Association Golf Classic, benefiting the Vol State College Foundation took place on August 7 and netted over $18,500.  

The tournament was held at Tennessee Grasslands at Foxland where teams competed for the Vol State Bank Corporate Cup Challenge.  The Golf Classic is held annually and raises money for the Volunteer State Community College Athletic Association.  Prizes were awarded for par 3, long drive, and closest to the pin.