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Vol State, as it is popularly known, markets itself to the north east Nashville community as well as its home area some 30 miles (48 km) to the northeast, but must be cautious as it does so, lest it interefere with the court-ordered Desegregation of Historically-black Tennessee State University . Also, the former Nashville State Technical Insititute (now Nashville State Community College ) has now been upgraded to full community college status with a mandate to serve the Nashville community, and all three institutions are operated by the same body, the Regents. In total, Vol State serves 12 counties in northern middle Tennessee: Clay, northeast Davidson, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, and Wilson. Vol State has two auxiliary campuses: one in Livingston, Tennessee , and the other at McGavock High School in Nashville . Vol State also offers some third- and fourth-year level college courses through arrangements with other institutions. APRIL 7, 2006 TORNADO See Also: April 6-8, 2006 Tornado Outbreak 's WTVF shows the damage suffered by Noble Caudill Hall as a result of the April 7, 2006 Tornado that directly struck Vol State's campus and killed 9 people in surrounding neighborhoods.]] The college was damaged heavily in a Tornado Outbreak on April 7 , 2006 . Two buildings suffered direct hits from the twister, and reports from the college indicate that over 100 cars in the parking lots were flipped. The Hal Reed Ramer Administration Building received major damage as much of the western side of the building, including the office of the President, was completely destroyed. Noble Caudill Hall suffered perhaps the worst damage, as much of the second floor on the south side of the building collapsed, and a large section of roofing above WVCP radio and the Wemyss Auditorium was ripped off and/or collapsed inward. Caudill Hall has closed indefinitely until repairs are made. One report states the building will be repaired over the next 12-15 months, while a second report shows the building as structurally unstable and facing demolition. SEE ALSO
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