VADEN IN THE COMMUNITY
  


Vaden Automotive opened its doors in 1968 under founding father, Dan Vaden. Mr. Vaden's belief that the "customer signs our paychecks" remains the cornerstone of The Vaden Way. Dan's daughter, Jane Vaden Thacher, carries that legacy torch today and encourages employee participation in grassroots efforts supporting "Education and Literacy". Through Community Partnerships in all the communities we do business like Savannah, Montgomery, Wilmington Island, and Garden City; Vaden stands firmly committed to making an impact not only today, but for many years to come. 

Why? Because Vaden Cares.

2025 Events

JUNE


We're so grateful for special moments like this!

Last week, we met Jacoby-a young boy with autism who has a huge love for cars, especially Nissan! His mom shared with us how he lights up when he's around cars and loves to pose with them.

 

When we saw her sweet post, we knew we had to invite Jacoby back for an extra special day at Vaden Nissan of Savannah. Our team welcomed him with open arms, shared some awesome Vaden swag, and let him explore the showroom floor like the VIP he truly is.

 

Jacoby even knows everything about Nissan-down to the recalls! Seeing his joy was an incredible reminder of the power of kindness and connection.

 

Thank you, Mellanie and Jacoby, for sharing your day with us.

MARCH


Revving up career dreams!

Vaden Automotive's recruiter, Lauren Mosley, visited Hesse K-8 School for their Career Day, giving 8th graders a glimpse into the many exciting opportunities in the automotive industry. From sales to service and everything in between, the road to success starts here!
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Driving Futures Forward at Hesse K-8!

Vaden team members Jack Thacher, Mike Hill, and Lauren Mosley visited Hesse K-8 School  for their Career on Wheels event, teaching young minds about the vital role of cars in the automotive industry.

2024 Events

DECEMBER


The book vending machine we fundraised for Hesse K-8 School is a huge hit!    

The students have been eagerly earning tokens and choosing books, making it a fantastic incentive for good behavior and a fun way to build a love for reading. Thank you to our amazing customers for helping us fuel this initiative. Let's keep the momentum going and make sure the students at Hesse always have access to great books!
JULY


Preparation for back-to-school starts NOW at Hesse K-8!    

With a new school year comes new opportunities and challenges, and we're wishing the teachers, faculty and staff all the success in the world

MAY
 
 
 


School Year Celebration at Hesse K8 PTA's FUN DAY!!    

The stormy weather may have sent us indoors, but we didn't let it rain on our parade 🌨️ Our team had a blast hosting the game stations, handing out popsicles, seeing the smiles and hearing the laughter from students from kindergarten to 8th grade. Enjoy your summer, Hesse students and staff! 🌞🍦

 
MARCH
Career Day at Hesse K-8 School was a blast!    
We showed the 8th graders the diverse opportunities at Vaden Automotive - it's not just about selling cars! From accounting to marketing, IT to HR, there's something for everyone. Meanwhile, younger students explored 'Careers on Wheels,' discovering why cars matter and how we play a part. Inspiring the next generation, one career path at a time!

  
 
  
 





 

 
To Hesse K-8 School, where the smiles are aglow!    

With books in their hands and grins oh, so wide,
Our volunteers took the kids on a magical literary ride.
Dr. Seuss would be proud, for the spirit they bring,
Filling young hearts with the joy of reading!

 
 
FEBRUARY



Showing the LOVE to the Teachers and Staff at Hesse School!!    

For Valentine's Day we transformed a classroom into an all-day "Relaxation Room" complete with sweet treats, soothing tunes, candles, and mini massages! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and hard work. You deserve all the love and relaxation today! 💐❤️

 
 
 

2023 Events

NOVEMBER

Celebrating Our 40th at Vaden Nissan Savannah!

We're incredibly grateful for four decades of serving our this community and being your trusted automotive partner.
But the celebration didn't stop there! Amidst the festivities, we took a moment to shine a spotlight on one of our exceptional team members, Ormond.

 Ormond's dedication, hard work, and passion for excellence have propelled him to this remarkable accomplishment.  His journey from Quick Lube Tech to Master Tech is not just a personal achievement, but a testament to the incredible talent and commitment that defines our Vaden Nissan family. 
Here's to many more years of success and achievements for both Vaden Nissan of Savannah and our outstanding team members!


 
OCTOBER



 


 



Making a Splash with Hesse K-8!

Our team had an absolute blast volunteering at Hesse School's Boosterthon Color Run! These kids worked hard to raise an incredible $18,000 for their school and today they celebrated in style with dancing, popsicles, and of course LOTS of color.

 
AUGUST

School Supply Drive COMPLETE!

Vaden team successfully dropped off over 100 bags worth of donated school supplies to teachers and students at Hesse K-8 School!

 



A BIG Thank You 

To Principal Curry for allowing us the opportunity to kickstart our new community partnership. As well as the first responders from Savannah Fire Department for helping us along the way! Last but not least, we are grateful to everyone who donated. Our Vaden team is proud to serve such an impactful community!

JULY


 
 


Everything's Better When the Community Comes Together!

We're so grateful for all of the generous donations made to help support teachers and students at Hesse School K-8. 

We also want to give a big thanks to all of the First Responders that dedicated their time to this community effort. Special thanks to Chief Kitchen at Savannah Fire Department for collaborating with us!

 

2022 Events

OCTOBER


 




We're Always Grateful for Our Friends at Island High School

We at Vaden Nissan were so excited to receive this wonderful thank you letter from our friends at Islands High School. We are always happy to support our community in any way we can!

AUGUST
 


The Future is Bright for Islands High School Sharks!

Not only did we put the "wish list" items from our Summer Campaign "SUPPLY DRIVE" in 50 Vaden Automotive bags, but also presented a BIG CHECK for $1500.  This funding will allow any IHS student who wants to be a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) the opportunity to participate.

Mentoring for the Future...That's the Vaden Way

 

 
 
JULY
 
 


Celebrating CHAMPIONS at Vaden Nissan Savannah!

Congratulations Corey Barielle on welcoming so many new customers into the Vaden Automotive family in June.
If you think you have what it takes to be champion, call us today or send in your resume!

Hiring Winners...That's the Vaden Way.

MAY



Welcome to Vaden, Alyssa!

Vaden Automotive and Vaden Nissan of Savannah is pleased to welcome Alyssa Kiley of Savannah's very own Islands High School to our internship program! While Alyssa learns the ropes from our Human Resources Department, she was given a tour around the Vaden Nissan of Savannah!


 
JUNE
It's Heating Up Here at Vaden!

All of us at Vaden Nissan Savannah are so thankful for Kona Ice of South Savannah for providing us with delicious shaved ice cream! It was just what we needed on this hot Friday afternoon!

 

 
 
FEBRUARY
 

"Community Partnership" with Islands High School is Preparing to launch!

Today, we met with the most amazing students from Island's FBLA program who are interested in internship opportunities at Vaden Support Center.

Stay tuned next week as we begin to showcase their Automotive "capstone" experience in areas like IT, HR, Marketing, Accounting and Business Development.
Planting Seeds for the Future...That's the Vaden Way

2021 Events

NOVEMBER
 

 

The Sky is the Limit for Matthew and Daniel!!

Vaden Nissan of Savannah wants to congratulate two of our talented team members, Daniel Gonzalez and Matthew Traywick for the completion of the F&I training! 
We are also so excited to congratulate Daniel Gonzalez on his promotion from Sales Professional to F&I Manager!