King University In Bristol Has Been Awarded A $14 Million Gift From The Bill Gatton Foundation, Primarily To Fund Scholarships For Students In Northeast Tennessee And Southwest Virginia. The University Announced This Generous Donation, Emphasizing Its Alignment With Bill Gatton’s Philanthropic Vision For Education.King University President, Dr. Andy Tooley, Expressed Deep Gratitude For The Donation, Noting That $10 Million Will Be Used Directly For Scholarships, While $4 Million Will Support A Matching Gift Initiative Called “The Gatton Challenge.” This Initiative Invites Alumni, Local Businesses, And Friends Of The University To Contribute, With The Foundation Matching Up To $2 Million In Gifts In Both 2024 And 2025.