Facilities

Radical collaboration is the driving vision for the state-of the-art science building planned for the current site of Stevenson Center 6. The new building will be a shared space for the College of Arts and Science, the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine Basic Sciences; it will address the growing need for updated, accessible and sustainable facilities that offer space for an open exchange of ideas. Read More

In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Ryan Lemons, welder and pipefitter for the power plant, who is with University Facilities. Read More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

In 2019, Vanderbilt University sent its first Commute Survey to staff, faculty, postdocs and graduate and professional students to better understand their commuting habits and patterns. Over five years, the survey has revealed a significant shift to sustainable choices like telecommuting and walking. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey was not administered in 2020 and 2021. Vanderbilt has released its findings of the 2024 survey on commute and transportation practices.  Read More

The wait is over! Starting Monday, Feb. 3, 25th Avenue South will reopen, including entrances to West Garage and 25th Avenue Garage. In coordination with the reopening, Vanderbilt is launching two new VandyRide pilot routes with stops along 25th Avenue South. Read More

As part of the Central Utilities Initiative Phase II project, sidewalk and single-lane road closures and a demolition will occur in Central Neighborhood starting Monday, Jan. 20. Read More

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 More

The Central Utilities Initiative Phase I is nearly complete, including the Highland Energy Plant that will open in January 2025. Vanderbilt’s utilities upgrades will roll on in 2025, starting with the groundbreaking on CUI Phase II in early January. This work will transition the across 25th Avenue roadway east into Central Neighborhood. The work will take place on the promenade between the Student Life Center and the Studio Arts Building, behind the Studio Arts Building and behind Stapleton in Branscomb Quad. Read More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More