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.
Motlow-McMinnville is pleased to host the first Electric Vehicle Showcase event on April 22 and 23 from 9 am to 4 pm. This free event is made possible through a grant from the Drive Electric Tennessee Program and will allow anyone interested to ride or drive an electric vehicle.
The Motlow College Foundation is proud to announce the overwhelming success of the 2025 Emerald City Gala, which raised an incredible $140,000 to support student scholarships and emergency assistance. This record-breaking achievement makes it the most successful Gala in the Foundation's history, directly benefiting Motlow students by helping them stay on track to achieve their academic and career goals.
Tennessee Tech University recently assisted Motlow State in obtaining two electric vehicle charging pedestals for the Automation and Robotics Training Center (ARTC) in McMinnville. This donation proceeds the beginning of the upcoming Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology (EVET) Program that is slated to begin in the ARTC in the fall of 2025. This support enables the ARTC to not only service electric vehicles but also help electric vehicle owners in the Warren County community.
Motlow State is pleased to announce that the original McMinnville campus building on Cadillac Lane will soon be named the Jerry W. Cooper Center. The naming will honor the late Tennessee senator whose dedication to his community and to education played a vital role in the College's success. Cooper was a friend, advocate, and champion of Motlow State. His legacy lives on in the facilities and programs he helped to create that continue to serve Motlow students today.
While Motlow State looks for ways to benefit the 11 counties it services, the College is only able to thrive through the generosity of those communities. Middle Tennessee Natural Gas (MTNG) recently made a contribution that will expand the Automation and Robotics Center's offerings to students and give students in McMinnville additional opportunities.
