Motlow State is pleased to announce that Daniel Price is the new head coach of the women's basketball team and Justin Newton is the new head of the men's basketball team. Both coaches come to Motlow with impressive records and are excited to join the Motlow community.
Five-hundred and sixty graduates out of almost one thousand 2024-2025 graduating students walked the stage to receive their diplomas from Motlow State at the recent graduation ceremony. The event, held at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center, celebrated the accomplishments of Motlow State students from all five locations and online.
Forty Motlow State Nursing students earned their nursing pins and will receive their diplomas along with the class of 2025. Nursing faculty presented the students with pins bearing Motlow's insignia at the 51st Annual Pinning Ceremony.
Motlow State recently hosted the Academic Honor Awards Ceremony on the Smyrna campus. Graduating students in the Honors Program, in Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), in Psi Beta, and on the Presidential Honors List received stoles or medallions to wear at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony to symbolize their commitment to academic excellence at Motlow.
On May 2, Motlow State named the original McMinnville building on Cadillac Lane the Jerry W. Cooper Center in a ceremony honoring his family and legacy. Cooper was a state senator whose advocacy and devout belief in the power of education aided the College in making substantial progress and improving student opportunities.
Motlow State is partnering with the Nearest Green Distillery and Jack Daniel's Distillery to bring students an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Distilled Spirits. This program will allow students to learn the art of distilling on the grounds of Nearest Green, in the heart of Tennessee Whiskey country. Participants will be immersed in Tennessee's long history of whiskey production and will learn the skills needed to carry on that tradition.
On April 16, the Motlow College Foundation hosted its annual Motlow Ladies Philanthropic Society (MLPS) "Chari-tea" at the Marcum Technology Center. The event raised $6,000 to support scholarships for students over the age of 25 who are pursuing higher education but often do not qualify for traditional financial aid.
Sergeant Walter Torres, an army veteran and student at Motlow State, is the 2025 recipient of the Zedlitz Award. This award was created in 2021 to recognize the service of Harold R. Hoeferkamp, Lt. Col. (ret) and Gerald O. Zedlitz (Capt. USAR) who served together as United States Army Infantry Officers attached to the 4th United States Army Missile Command (AT), Camp Page, Korea during the years 1962-1963.
Motlow State recently said farewell to two women who dedicated their careers to the betterment of education and the Motlow family. Charle Coffey and Vera Brooks both spent over four decades at the College helping students to achieve their goals and furthering the cause of education.
Motlow State’s upcoming Hospitality Management Program will offer a well-rounded approach to prepare students for a variety of fields under the umbrella of hospitality. Area of emphasis classes in the program combine business management techniques with marketing skills, kitchen etiquette, food science, and service fundamentals.