Please note: A drive-up option is only available to those who registered in advance. All other pickups must be in person.
Celebrate a favorite Vanderbilt University employee tradition—the annual Turkey Toss—on Dec. 16, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s event, which will be in the Multipurpose Room, Great Room and cafe within Carmichael College, will mark the close of Vanderbilt’s Sesquicentennial celebrations.
This event is open to Vanderbilt staff, faculty and postdocs. Attendees will receive a large Vanderbilt insulated bag. Regular turkeys as well as halal and tofurkey options will be available. Alternatively, you may take home a Vanderbilt branded scarf. There will also be a limited-edition pin drop at the event. All food and gifts are while supplies last.
A Vanderbilt ID or proof of employment is required to pick up a bag and a turkey or a scarf. A separate ID is needed for each turkey, tofurkey or scarf picked up for colleagues.
There will also be light refreshments, giveaways of Vanderbilt swag, and games and crafts for attendees to enjoy.
VandyRide shuttles are available for transport around campus during the event. Two shuttles will operate 7–9 a.m., and will increase to five shuttles 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Shuttles stop at:
Terrace Garage, Wesley Garage, Magnolia Circle, 25th Garage and Carmichael. Shuttles restart the route after Carmichael.
Use Passio Go’s site or app for live route updates.
If you need ADA accommodations to help pick up your turkey or equivalent item, email 150@vanderbilt.edu by 5 p.m. CT on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Unclaimed turkeys will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Please join us for one last celebration of Vanderbilt’s first 150 years!
Staff, postdocs and faculty who want to volunteer to help with Turkey Toss, please register online. For other questions about Turkey Toss, email 150@vanderbilt.edu.
