The Mission
Nashville State connects students, employers, and communities through personalized, high-quality, innovative educational experiences.
The Vision
Nashville State leads the nation in achieving equitable outcomes for our diverse community of learners.
History of Nashville State Community College
Our Past: Building a Solid Reputation
Since it first opened in 1970, Nashville State Community College has been a vital part of Nashville. Initially named Nashville State Technical Institute, the college had 398 students, and offered only five Associate degree programs. Graduation was held in the parking lot. White Bridge Road, where the west Nashville campus is still located, had only two lanes and very few businesses.
As the White Bridge Road area grew over the years, so did the college. In 1984, Nashville State joined the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) system of state universities and community colleges. In 2002, the Tennessee General Assembly and the Governor expanded the mission of Nashville State to a comprehensive community college. As a comprehensive community college, Nashville State offers the Associate of Applied Science technical and career degrees, and the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Fine Arts, the Associate of Science, and the Associate of Science in Teaching transfer degrees.
Our Present: Bringing Higher Education to Middle Tennessee
In service to middle Tennessee, Nashville State now has several campuses, along with classes taught online and virtually: Clarksville campus (Clarksville), Dickson campus (Dickson), East Davidson campus (Donelson), Humphreys County campus (Waverly), North Davidson campus (Madison), Southeast campus (Antioch), and White Bridge campus (West Nashville).
Nashville State has more than 8o program offerings with flexible online options, where students can earn an associate degree or career-ready credential, or transfer credits to a four-year institution.
In 2021, the College created and began implementing its first strategic plan, Nashville State LEADS: Vision 2030 A Student-Ready College. The plan provides the strategic framework for guiding its work and resources towards this intentional effort. Nashville State is continuously identifying and removing barriers to success for the students it serves. Strategic focus areas include: (1) Access (2) Completion (3) Post-Completion Success (4) Community and Workforce Development.
In 2022, Nashville State introduced its mascot, Finn the Falcon, during a series of on-campus events for a “Return to the Nest.” Finn a unifying symbol of pride for all Falcons.
Our Future: Continuing to Serve Our Students
As Nashville State looks toward the future, it will build upon its reputation as a comprehensive community college. By expanding and adapting course and program offerings, and instructional delivery methods at all of its campus locations and online, Nashville State will stay in step with the educational needs and workforce demands of Nashville and the surrounding middle Tennessee area.
Nashville State Community College Foundation
The Nashville State Community College Foundation was established in 1994 as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and operates for the sole benefit and support of Nashville State Community College. The Foundation accepts and administers all gifts for the benefit of the College.
Mission
The Nashville Sate Community College Foundation works to improve the quality of life for all those involved with Nashville State by providing a quality education, removing financial barriers, and empowering students at Nashville State to achieve their dreams for a brighter future.
Investing in Nashville’s Future
Nashville State Community College makes a difference in the lives of students and their communities. Each semester, more than 6,000 individuals learn new skills or explore new life pursuits through the College’s broad range of learning opportunities, opening doors that will transform their futures. Programs like Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect lift the tuition barrier to higher education, but the “hidden” costs of attending college—expenses like transportation, textbooks, child care, and so on—make the journey toward graduation an uphill climb for many students. Private support of Nashville State through the Foundation ensures that sufficient funds are available to help students stay on course to graduate and enter the workforce sooner.
Making a Gift
Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference for our students. Opportunities to strengthen the College abound at all levels. For more information on how to make a gift to the Nashville State Community College Foundation, please contact the Foundation’s Development Office at 615-353-3222 or visit online at nscc.edu/about/foundation/..
Foundation Board of Trustees 2023-2024
Vic Alexander
KraftCPAs, PLLC
Victor Berrios
Jani-King of Nashville and Memphis
Scott Brisson
UBS
Ginna Burrell
Gullett Sanford Robinson and Martin, PLLC
Kathy Cloninger
Girl Scouts of the USA, Emeritus
Nancy Eisenbrandt
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Rick Ewing
Oracle Corporation
Lisa Ferrelli
Bank of America
Clint Gray
Slim & Huskys
Paula Harris
Thrivence Group
Joey Hatch (Chair)
Community Volunteer
Chef Max Knoepfel
Music City Center
Andy Marshall
A. Marshall Hospitality
Brad Martin
Lyle. Cook. Martin Architects
Greg Martz
Community Volunteer
Tyson Norman
Caterpillar Financial
Jovonna Palmer
Media Monks
Randy Rayburn
Midtown Cafe
Dr. Rich Rhoda
Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Emeritus
Robert Sherrill
Imperial Cleaning Systems
David Spence
HCA Healthcare
Dr. Laquita Stribling
Randstad USA
Deb Varallo
Varallo Public Relations
Ex Officio Members:
Lacie Dunn
Young Leadership Council Intern
Cecily Freeman, Executive Director of Development
Nashville State Community College Foundation
Shanna L. Jackson, President
Nashville State Community College
Ryan Parker, Director of Donor Relations and Programs
Nashville State Community College Foundation
Jennifer Rector, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
Nashville State Community College
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