By Associated Press - Tuesday, April 4, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Charlotte Hornets owner George Shinn has made a record donation to Lipscomb University.

The Nashville school announced Shinn’s donation of $15 million Monday. The gift will build a new events center for Lipscomb’s College of Entertainment and the Arts.

The university says the college will be named in Shinn’s honor.



Shinn is a Franklin resident and founder of the George Shinn Foundation, dedicated to helping people in need.

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