Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Local builder donates $1.5 million to MT Athletics
3/1/2022 5:00:00 PM | BRAA
Transformational gift supports ongoing “Build Blue” capital campaign
MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University is getting a major boost to its athletic facilities through a generous investment by Murfreesboro resident, businessman, and philanthropist, John Floyd.
Floyd's $1.5 million investment was made in support of the Blue Raider Athletics Association's recently launched "Build Blue" capital campaign, which plans to raise $15 million for the construction of much-needed new athletics facilities on campus.
"This investment by John Floyd and Ole South Properties in our Build Blue campaign is a game changer in our efforts to transform our Athletics facilities and bring substantial change to the look and feel of our campus," said President Sidney A. McPhee. "We deeply value John's continued friendship and commitment to our university and greatly appreciate the ongoing support of Ole South Properties in both Athletics and Academics."
Floyd, the founder and owner of Ole South Properties Inc., Tennessee's local, independent home builder, launched his own real estate career at the age of 23 in 1986. Today, his company is recognized among the Top 100 Home Builders in the nation.
"John is a great friend to our University and is one of the leading business people in our city, region, and state," Director of Athletics Chris Massaro said. "We are extremely humbled that John has made this type of investment and commitment to our athletic facility plan. This is a giant step forward in our Build Blue campaign."
Building Blue
Middle Tennessee Athletics announced in November a $66 million project to build a new student-athlete performance center behind the north end zone of Floyd Stadium, as well as to make stadium improvements – the first of a three-phase, $100 million-plus plan to be funded by private support to upgrade athletics facilities.
Blue Raider fans can visit BuildBlueNow.com to learn more about the Blue Raider Athletic Complex plans, see concept art, and join Floyd in donating.
Giving Back
Floyd has a long history of providing financial support to Middle Tennessee Athletics, the University in general, and the Murfreesboro community as a whole. Just a few highlights of his philanthropy include:
Floyd was named Tennessee Home Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Tennessee in 2007 and inducted in the HBAT Hall of Fame in 2015. He was recognized by the Tennessee Housing and Development Agency as the "Builder of the Year" for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce honored him as the Business Legend of the Year in 2015.
In making his latest gift to MT Athletics, Floyd emphasized that the continued growth of the University and the community where it is located directly relates to the continued growth and success of Ole South.
"I'm just reinvesting in the community," Floyd humbly stated. "I've done extremely well in this community, and MTSU in many ways represents a lot of my success."
Floyd's $1.5 million investment was made in support of the Blue Raider Athletics Association's recently launched "Build Blue" capital campaign, which plans to raise $15 million for the construction of much-needed new athletics facilities on campus.
"This investment by John Floyd and Ole South Properties in our Build Blue campaign is a game changer in our efforts to transform our Athletics facilities and bring substantial change to the look and feel of our campus," said President Sidney A. McPhee. "We deeply value John's continued friendship and commitment to our university and greatly appreciate the ongoing support of Ole South Properties in both Athletics and Academics."
Floyd, the founder and owner of Ole South Properties Inc., Tennessee's local, independent home builder, launched his own real estate career at the age of 23 in 1986. Today, his company is recognized among the Top 100 Home Builders in the nation.
"John is a great friend to our University and is one of the leading business people in our city, region, and state," Director of Athletics Chris Massaro said. "We are extremely humbled that John has made this type of investment and commitment to our athletic facility plan. This is a giant step forward in our Build Blue campaign."
Building Blue
Middle Tennessee Athletics announced in November a $66 million project to build a new student-athlete performance center behind the north end zone of Floyd Stadium, as well as to make stadium improvements – the first of a three-phase, $100 million-plus plan to be funded by private support to upgrade athletics facilities.
Blue Raider fans can visit BuildBlueNow.com to learn more about the Blue Raider Athletic Complex plans, see concept art, and join Floyd in donating.
Giving Back
Floyd has a long history of providing financial support to Middle Tennessee Athletics, the University in general, and the Murfreesboro community as a whole. Just a few highlights of his philanthropy include:
- Ole South is the Official Home Builder of MT Athletics, which allows it to partner with local charities like the Second Harvest Food Bank for a free-throw promotion during MT men's basketball games, donating thousands of meals to help struggling Middle Tennessee families.
- Ole South is a proud supporter of Raider Realty, a student realty company that operates a privately held, for-profit business providing the complete gamut of commercial and residential real estate services in Middle Tennessee.
- Floyd previously pledged another seven-figure financial gift to boost the professional prospects of students preparing to graduate from MTSU. That $1 million pledge helped launch the Center for Student Coaching and Success at MTSU, which focuses on helping soon-to-be graduates make a successful transition from college classes to gainful employment.
- Each year Ole South donates more than $1 million to area non-profit organizations that continue to provide vital programs and services throughout Middle Tennessee.
- Ole South is also a major financial supporter of K-12 education in Rutherford County.
Floyd was named Tennessee Home Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Tennessee in 2007 and inducted in the HBAT Hall of Fame in 2015. He was recognized by the Tennessee Housing and Development Agency as the "Builder of the Year" for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce honored him as the Business Legend of the Year in 2015.
In making his latest gift to MT Athletics, Floyd emphasized that the continued growth of the University and the community where it is located directly relates to the continued growth and success of Ole South.
"I'm just reinvesting in the community," Floyd humbly stated. "I've done extremely well in this community, and MTSU in many ways represents a lot of my success."
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