Haslams establish medical school scholarship at Belmont

State of play: The Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation donated $1 million to establish the endowed scholarship.

What she's saying: "Education transforms lives and communities, and we know that Belmont's College of Medicine will serve as a gateway for students who want to give their lives to the field of medicine," Crissy Haslam said in a statement.

• "We are hopeful this scholarship will remove barriers for students who desire to make an impact through both their talents and training."

Flashback: Expanding college access for low-income Tennesseans was one of Bill Haslam's signature issues as governor. He created statewide scholarships that made community and technical colleges tuition free for most residents.