The Core Of Scottsville

The Core of Scottsville is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that proudly serves over 4,000 members of all ages. Our mission is to help everyone achieve their God-given potential through the delivery of our four CORE values of fitness, family, faith, and fellowship. We strive to make a difference in the lives of people and in the community by offering a variety of programs and services.

Our facility, located at 2019 The Core, 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.

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

Our staff is dedicated to supporting the values of fitness, family, faith, and fellowship. Ernie Stafford, our Executive Director, is a long-time supporter of the Allen County community. He has spent many years in service to the community in the school system and coaching many sports teams. He devotes his life to helping others, whether they are seeking physical fitness, family activities, spiritual growth, or community events.

The Core offers a variety of programs and services, including State Licensed Childcare Services, summer day camp, swim lessons, Sea Dragons swim team, various youth sports leagues, gymnastics, martial arts, a variety of fitness programs, and much more. We believe that it's better together and offer membership rates that help you and your family get fit together.