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Morgan Wallen Foundation pledges $1.2 million to Gibbs High athletics, county told
Summary
Commissioners heard that the Morgan Wallen Foundation donated $1.2 million to benefit Gibbs High School, primarily to install a turf multi-sport field and related facilities; school operations staff described the planned amenities.
During routine consent calendar discussion, Commissioner Jay invited Garfield Adams, assistant superintendent of operations for Knox County Schools, to describe a $1.2 million gift from the Morgan Wallen Foundation to benefit Gibbs High School. Adams said the donation will primarily fund an all-purpose turf field for baseball and softball, a hitting facility and other improvements that multiple sports programs will use.
Commissioners praised the donation and noted its local benefits; the consent calendar item passed as part of the broader consent vote.
