Facilities
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Important commuting, transportation and parking reminders
As 2025 and a new semester begin, the Office of Transportation and Mobility has a few important reminders for the campus community about commuting, parking and mobility options. Read MoreDec 17, 2024
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Series of road, sidewalk closures planned for underground utility work
As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, phased underground boring and exploratory work will take place from Dec. 9 to Jan. 16, resulting in periodic lane and sidewalk closures. Read MoreNov 26, 2024
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South 21st Avenue pedestrian bridge to close for repairs Nov. 25–Jan. 3
Vanderbilt’s south pedestrian bridge over 21st Avenue South will be closed from Monday, Nov. 25, until Friday, Jan. 3, for repairs and maintenance. Read MoreNov 18, 2024
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Temporary traffic pattern changes along Children’s Way scheduled Nov. 18–20
The Vanderbilt Planning, Design and Construction Department is preparing to completely open Children’s Way between 24th Avenue South and 25th Avenue South after many months of construction related to the Central Utilities Initiative. To repave the area, there will be temporary lane closures Nov. 18–20: Read MoreNov 12, 2024
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Vanderbilt to embark on next phase of residential colleges in Central Neighborhood
Driven by a bold vision to offer undergraduate students a dynamic residential college experience, Vanderbilt University will plan to build four new residential colleges in its Central Neighborhood. Read MoreOct 31, 2024
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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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Vanderbilt ‘flips the switch’ on first solar farm collaboration with Clearloop; celebrations on campus Oct. 15–16
Vanderbilt has expanded access to clean energy in the Southeast through a collaboration with Clearloop. The university community is invited to learn more at the campus celebrations Oct. 15–16. Read MoreSep 24, 2024
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Garland Hall renovation celebrates milestone with topping out ceremony
The College of Arts and Science celebrated a major milestone in the Garland Hall capital project with a topping out ceremony on Sept. 12. The project, which includes a strategic renovation and expansion, began in 2021. Read MoreSep 23, 2024
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Portion of 19th Avenue South to close Oct. 10
On Thursday, Oct. 10, 19th Avenue South near the corner of Edgehill Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to install an anchor sculpture at the Vanderbilt ROTC Building. Read MoreSep 23, 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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Piedmont Natural Gas to conduct work near campus, overnight lane closures planned
Starting on Monday, Sept. 23, Piedmont Natural Gas will conduct underground utility work near the Frist Athletics Village on Vanderbilt’s campus and there are several overnight roads closures planned within the area. Read MoreSep 23, 2024
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Facilities Department reorganizes, adds additional departments to better serve the Vanderbilt community
The more than 600 staff members who make up the Vanderbilt University Facilities Department play a vital role in keeping the university ticking, and now the department is expanding and restructuring to better serve the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreSep 12, 2024
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Temporary vehicle, pedestrian route changes along Children’s Way and 24th Avenue South on Sept. 24, Oct. 1
Alternative vehicle and pedestrian pathways along Children’s Way and 24th Avenue South will be in effect on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. Read MoreSep 12, 2024
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Series of road, sidewalk closures planned for underground utility work
As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, phased underground boring and exploratory work will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 18, resulting in periodic lane and sidewalk closures. Read MoreSep 12, 2024
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Vanderbilt Campus Dining recognized with Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award
Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has been honored with the 2024 Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Sustainable Performance for its leadership in innovation to significantly cut the university’s overall environmental impact. Read MoreSep 9, 2024
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Portion of Children’s Way to close Sept. 9–25
Children’s Way between Natchez Trace and 25th Avenue South will be closed from Sept. 9 to 18. The north sidewalk will also be closed to pedestrians, but the south sidewalk will remain fully accessible along Children’s Way. Read MoreAug 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt wins three Stevie Awards for sustainability work and People, Culture and Belonging
Vanderbilt has won three Stevie awards—the first time the university has been recognized by the world’s premier business awards. More than 3,600 international nominations were submitted in a wide range of categories. Read MoreAug 26, 2024
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Portion of Children’s Way to close Aug. 14–15 for utility work
The work will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Alternative vehicular and pedestrian pathways along Children’s Way and 24th Avenue South will be in effect Aug. 14–15. Read MoreAug 5, 2024