Morgan Wallen Foundation donates to Gibbs High School for athletic field upgrade

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28

The Morgan Wallen Foundation has donated $1.2 million to Gibbs High School in Knox County, Tennessee, for a new multi-use athletic field and a softball facility.
The donation was approved by the Knox County Commission, with Mayor Glenn Jacobs expressing gratitude. The project will upgrade the school's baseball field and add a softball hitting and pitching facility.
Morgan Wallen, a former Gibbs High School baseball player, previously donated $35,000 to the school's band, chorus, and baseball team after a 2023 surprise performance, continuing his support for his alma mater.

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