2024 TBR Chancellor's Award Presented to Nashville State Community College Supporter Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County

The Tennessee Board of Regents has honored the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. Metro has been a champion of supporting student success and the mission of Nashville State Community College.

As one of fifteen recipients statewide, Nashville State nominated the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the award.

For the past 12 years, Metro has contributed to two campus expansions and served as lead investor for two programs producing positive student outcomes for Davidson County residents.

Metro’s support for technology of the Southeast campus, led by Mayor Karl Dean, and North Davidson campus developments helped solidify the reality of these expansions. Southeast now stands as the college’s second most populous location. North Davidson has quickly become a pillar in the Madison community, serving as a valued partner to Metro Nashville Public Schools.

Metro’s support of Nashville State extends beyond campus expansion to increase access to residents. Mayor David Briley’s administration launched Nashville GRAD as a Mayor’s Education initiative to address economic prosperity for Davidson County residents. Not only did they make an initial commitment of $1 million, but they also led the efforts to raise more than $450,000 in the first year of GRAD.

Mayor Cooper and now Mayor O'Connell have continued support for GRAD. In addition to Nashville GRAD for full-time students, O’Connell supports Nashville Flex for part-time students as both programs are producing positive student outcomes for Davidson County residents. GRAD and Flex aim to increase persistence, retention, and completion rates for Davidson County students pursuing associate degrees.

“Metro continues a desire to improve the economic mobility of all area residents,” Dr. Jackson said. “They have been critical partners in Nashville State’s strategic approach to making sure students have the tools to be successful in college and beyond.”