Construction
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Vanderbilt to build new residential college on The Ingram Commons
Vanderbilt University will embark on an expansion of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons on the Peabody campus, to open for the start of the 2027–28 academic year. Read MoreNov 13, 2025
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17th Avenue single-lane, sidewalk planned mid-April through early June
One lane of 17th Avenue between DeFord Bailey (formerly Horton) and Edgehill avenues will be closed from Monday, April 28, to Saturday, June 7. This work is to separate the storm and sewer lines and install a new sewer line to support the Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center building. Read MoreApr 22, 2025
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Utility worked planned along 24th Avenue, new temporary roadway to open
To allow for two-way traffic, a new roadway will open April 7 to connect 24th Avenue South to Garland Avenue. The new roadway is located just between the former University Club and McTyeire Hall. Vehicles: 24th Avenue South will still be accessible from Vanderbilt… Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Mayfield to undergo urgent utility repairs
Mayfield, a part of Housing and Residential Experience’s Living Learning Program, will be undergoing emergency utility repairs from March 31 through August 2025. Read MoreMar 31, 2025
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Series of lane closures planned near Roberts Academy construction site
A series of road and lane closures are planned near the Roberts Academy construction site starting on Monday, April 7, to conduct underground utility work. Read MoreMar 27, 2025
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25th Avenue South to close March 8–16 for final paving and striping
25th Avenue South will be closed from Garland Avenue to Children’s Way starting Saturday, March 8, to Sunday, March 16, to conduct final paving and painting on the roadway. Strategically scheduled during… Read MoreFeb 27, 2025
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Temporary traffic pattern changes along Children’s Way starting Jan. 20
To install enhanced pedestrian crosswalks across Children’s Way, single lane closures will occur on Children’s Way between 24th Avenue South and 25th Avenue South from Monday, Jan. 20, to Sunday, Jan. 26. Read MoreJan 15, 2025
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Temporary water outages, lane closures scheduled starting Nov. 5
Nashville Metro Water Services will be conducting underground utility work along 21st Avenue South resulting in temporary lane closures and water outages starting on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Read MoreOct 30, 2024
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Temporary vehicle, pedestrian route changes along Children’s Way near 24th Avenue South on Nov. 5
Temporary vehicle, pedestrian route changes along Children’s Way near 24th Avenue South on Nov. 5. Alternative vehicle and pedestrian pathways along Children’s Way and 24th Avenue South will be in effect on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. Read MoreOct 28, 2024
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Three lanes of 21st Avenue South to close for VUMC construction project
On Monday, Oct. 14, and Tuesday, Oct. 15, traffic patterns along 21st Avenue near Medical Center Drive will be adjusted to accommodate the completion of utility work for a Vanderbilt University Medical Center project. Read MoreOct 10, 2024
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Crane on Pierce Avenue coming down Sept. 28–29, lane closures scheduled
As the Central Garage expansion on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus nears completion, the construction crane on Pierce Avenue will be dismantled. The removal will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and conclude on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11 p.m. Read MoreSep 23, 2024
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Soil boring, lane closures start Aug. 12 for Central Utilities Initiative
To survey and inspect underground soil and rock conditions as part of the Central Utilities Initiative, a series of underground boring and probes will begin on August 12. Read MoreJul 30, 2024
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Portion of Natchez Trace scheduled for overnight closure Aug. 12–16
From Monday, Aug. 13, to Friday, Aug. 16, Natchez Trace will be closed between Vanderbilt Place and Jess Neely Drive. Read MoreJul 30, 2024
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Helicopter lift planned on June 10 for West Hall; Parking Lot 95 will be closed for duration of project
To replace and upgrade the utility systems in West Hall, which is on Vanderbilt’s Peabody College campus, a helicopter lift is scheduled for Monday, June 10. Read MoreMay 31, 2024
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Fencing at Garland construction site to move temporarily
The fencing surrounding the Garland Hall construction site will be temporarily expanded in order to conduct underground utility work for approximately two weeks. All current accessible sidewalks around Garland Hall will remain open. One ADA parking space located between the Divinity School and Garland Hall will be affected for the duration of this work. Read MoreOct 26, 2023
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New inpatient unit at Medical Center East debuts June 19
The conversion of the eighth floor of Medical Center East (MCE)-North Tower on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus from outpatient space to inpatient beds is now complete and the new unit is scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 19. Read MoreJun 7, 2018
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New signage, access points ease navigation at Children’s Hospital
With construction in full swing at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the hospital is offering helpful tips for staff on which entrances to use and how to get around the facility during the lobby closure. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Children’s Hospital expansion project reaches new milestone
Turner Construction crews recently hoisted the final steel beam to top out the structure of the four-floor expansion project at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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During Eskind renovation, other libraries provide space and services
During the yearlong renovation of the Annette and Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library, all Vanderbilt University (VU) libraries are open to all Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing personnel. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing breaks ground for new building
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan R. Wente and School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman celebrated the groundbreaking for the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new building June 20. Read MoreJun 22, 2017