WHo We Are

The Core began as a YMCA in 2000. Committed to improving the quality of life in Allen County, a group of volunteers and donors joined forces to renovate and expand the old Allen County High School into a full recreational center.

Along with the support of the Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation and many other cheerful givers, the current 40,000 sq.ft. facility was constructed under the oversight of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee and a local board of directors.

In 2014, the YMCA was re-branded as “The Core”. The Core was selected as a name because it represented “the most central and important part” of the vision of the organization: To make a difference in the lives of people and in the community by supporting the values of fitness, family, faith and fellowship. We seek to support residents of Allen County and regional counties in their efforts to grow and thrive.

The Core’s facility was originally Allen County High School, which opened in 1941. After the consolidation of Scottsville & Allen County Schools in the early 1970s, the facility continued serving Allen County as a middle school and primary center. In 1998, the Allen County Board of Education made the property available for the purpose of becoming a full facility YMCA. Today, the history of the facility and its strong connection to Allen County is still visible with the original inscriptions over the original front entrance and the senior pictures of graduating classes lining the halls. On Oct. 19, 2000, Steve Turner shared his vision for the facility during the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Today, those “Core” values of Fitness, Family, Faith and Fellowship are ever present.

Our Mission: To help everyone achieve their God-given potential through the delivery of our four core values of fitness, family, faith, and fellowship.