Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Volunteer State Community College

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020

1. Volunteer State Community College Marker

Inscription.

With the opening of Volunteer State Community College in September 1971, Gallatin's dream of a strong institution of higher education was realized. Acting on the recommendation of Education Commissioner J.H. Warf and Governor Buford Ellington, the Tennessee General Assembly authorized the creation of the college in Gallatin, Tennessee. Its founding President was Dr. Hal Reed Ramer.

Erected 2002 by The Gallatin Bicentennial Commission, The Volunteer State College Foundation and Friends of Dr. Hal R. Ramer.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1971.

Location. 36° 21.729′ N, 86° 29.869′ W. Marker is in Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker can be reached from Nashville Pike (U.S. 31E). The marker is located by the Ramer Administration Building at the end of the main entrance road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin TN 37066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grasslands (approx. half a mile away); Fairvue Plantation (approx. half a mile away); Asher's Trace (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mare Barns (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ellen Stokes More Wemyss

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Fairvue Mansion (approx. 1.2 miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 1.2 miles away); Isaac Franklin (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallatin.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020

2. Volunteer State Community College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.