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1870

The University of Tennessee Southern, formally known as Martin Methodist College, originally named after Thomas Martin who provided for the establishment of a school for girls in Giles County by giving the original endowing gift of $30,000 through a provision in his will in 1870.

1875

The college moved to its current location in 1875 on seven acres purchased from Governor John C. Brown for $16,000.

1908

In 1908, an agreement was reached whereby the Board of Trustees transferred the property of the college into the hands of the Tennessee Conference of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

1969

Martin Methodist, a private religious college, is the first new campus to join the UT System since UT Chattanooga joined in 1969.

1983

In 1983, the College constructed the Robert E. Curry Christian Life Center from the proceeds of a capital funds campaign.

1986

In April, 1986, the Board of Trustees added the word “Methodist” to the college’s name.

1993

Martin Methodist College became a four-year institution beginning with the 1993-94 academic year.

1995

The college purchased the stately antebellum home of former Governor John C. Brown in 1995.

1999

In January of 1999, the Board of Trustees of Martin Methodist College made the momentous decision to seek growth in the size of the student body to at least 1,000 students.

2015

In 2015, the Master of Business Administration offered its first classes.

2017

La Branche, who has been the president of Martin Methodist since 2017, was approved as the new chancellor of UT Southern.

2021

Most recently (2021-22), Doctor Martin served as the Interim Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

A new chapter began in 2021.

2022

The University of Tennessee Southern (UTS) is thrilled to announce and welcome Doctor Linda C. Martin as Interim Chancellor beginning July 1, 2022.

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