Nashville Superspeedway recently announced Green Hill High School as the winner of the second annual “Pack the Pace Car” toy drive contest. The school retained its title from the previous year by collecting over half of the 1,000-plus toys donated in this year’s drive. The toys will benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Jingle Toy Drive and families affected by Hurricane Helene.
The competition, which was extended to schools throughout Middle Tennessee this year, involved filling the Nashville Superspeedway’s Ford Mustang Mach 1 pace car with toys for local children. Matt Greci, the general manager of Nashville Superspeedway, praised the students’ efforts, stating, “Green Hill High School’s dedication to this cause for the second straight year demonstrates the incredible impact young people can have on their community.”
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As a reward for their efforts, Green Hill High School will receive NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 race tickets for all students and staff for the event on May 30, 2025. Kevin Dawson, the principal of Green Hill High School, expressed pride in the school’s involvement, saying, “We are grateful for being able to contribute to our community in such a meaningful way.”
The toy collection took place throughout December, requiring several vehicles to transport the donations. Those looking to support the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital this holiday season can visit JingleToyDrive.org to contribute.
For more details on Nashville Superspeedway’s 2025 race schedule and tickets, visit NashvilleSuperspeedway.com.
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Tennessee Colleges’ Successful Annual Food Drive
Tennessee’s community and technical colleges have completed their 26th Annual Food Drive Challenge, collecting over 110,000 food items and cash donations to support campus food pantries and local food programs. This initiative, started by the Student Government Presidents Council, encourages colleges to compete in gathering donations, with cash donations counted as two food items per dollar. The event saw participation from 23 colleges, with Roane State Community College and Pellissippi State Community College leading their categories. The drive is part of broader charitable activities by the colleges aimed at addressing food insecurity and other community needs.