Facilities
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Updated pedestrian, vehicle routes near Frist Athletics Village starting July 1
As part of the Central Utilities Initiative project in the Frist Athletics Neighborhood, vehicle and pedestrian routes in the area are changing. Read MoreJun 27, 2024
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Portion of Terrace Place to close July 9–11; garage will host annual, daily and hourly parking options
A portion of Terrace Place between 20th and 21st Avenues will be closed July 9–11 for a construction project on the roof of the Baker Building. All entrances to Terrace Place and Baker parking garages will be open. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Payne Hall to undergo modernization, transformative renovation
Payne Hall, which is on Vanderbilt’s Peabody College campus, will undergo an extensive interior renovation and modernization of the building’s systems starting in summer 2024. Read MoreJun 24, 2024
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21st Avenue Pedestrian Bridge to be closed for repairs, maintenance June 28 to July 18
Vanderbilt’s north pedestrian bridge over 21st Avenue South will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily from Friday, June 28, until Thursday, July 18, for repairs and maintenance. This work will also result in periodic lane closures along 21st Avenue South. Read MoreJun 14, 2024
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Opening of Vanderbilt’s Oliver C. Carmichael College completes 12-year West End Neighborhood construction
The 160,000-square-foot Oliver C. Carmichael College will join E. Bronson Ingram, Nicholas S. Zeppos and Rothschild as the final residential college in the West End Neighborhood, concluding 12 years of construction. The transformation of the West End Neighborhood is part of FutureVU, a framework for campus planning that embodies the university’s core values and holistic approach to its mission of teaching, research and service, while prioritizing inclusivity and sustainability. Read MoreJun 11, 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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VUMC to partially close two lanes of traffic on 21st Avenue South
Beginning Tuesday, May 28, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will close two lanes on 21st Avenue between Edgehill Avenue and Vivian Thomas Way to replace an underground water line. The center turning lane and one northbound lane will be closed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until mid-September. Read MoreMay 24, 2024
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Signs of spring: VU Arboretum grows by 35 trees
Springtime in the Vanderbilt University Arboretum fills campus with buds and blooms, and new trees find their home across the grounds. At the beginning of April, people walking around campus may have noticed landscapers planting trees in the arboretum. The trees were planted in clusters across campus, including on Alumni Lawn and near Rand, Sarratt and Curry Field. Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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Twenty-five and counting: Vanderbilt University continues to expand its green building certifications
THINGS TO KNOW: Vanderbilt University now has 25 LEED certified buildings Vanderbilt has PETAL and WELL-designed buildings (certifications pending) The Commons was the first set of buildings to receive LEED certification on campus … Read MoreApr 10, 2024
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New segment of Walk & Roll Loop opens on campus
The FutureVU Walk & Roll Loop will offer a scenic pathway for students, faculty, staff and the community to walk, bike and roll around campus. As part of ongoing campus improvements, a new segment has opened along West End Avenue, boosting accessibility and sustainability in the West End Neighborhood. Read MoreApr 8, 2024
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Utility work planned April 15–19 and May 20–23 will close a portion of Children’s Way during work hours
A section of Children’s Way between 24th Avenue and the Children’s Way entrance of the West Garage will be closed April 15–19 and May 20–23. On weekdays, work will occur 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.—outside of peak traffic hours. During non-working hours, Children’s Way will be open to traffic. Read MoreApr 4, 2024
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Vanderbilt’s magnolia trees and the women who planted them
Did you know that the Southern magnolia is one of the most common trees on campus? It’s thanks to the efforts of Margaret Branscomb and the Vanderbilt Women’s Garden Club in the 1950s. Read MoreMar 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt to participate in Earth Hour to raise awareness of climate change
Things to Know: Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 when more than 2.2 million people turned off their lights for one hour. In 2023, Earth Hour saw over 410,000 hours pledged to the Hour Bank. … Read MoreMar 21, 2024
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Additional utility work planned for March 11–16, portion of Children’s Way to be closed during work hours
Alternate routes are established around the construction sites. If you are in the area, please watch for signs, follow the guidance of flaggers and security personnel, and plan for delays. Read MoreMar 6, 2024
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Pedestrian routes change along West End for crane removal
To remove a crane from the Residential College C construction site, the pedestrian routes along West End Avenue between 25th Avenue South and the job site will be changed for Feb. 26–28. Read MoreFeb 26, 2024
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25th Avenue vehicle, pedestrian route changes start March 4
Beginning Monday, March 4, the vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle and scooter routes in the Frist Athletics Village will be changing. Please review this information to plan your trip. Read MoreFeb 23, 2024
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Changes to 24th Avenue vehicle, pedestrian routes for utility work
Nashville Electric Service will be working along 24th Avenue and a section of Children’s Way to install utility poles Feb. 17–20 and Feb. 24–25. Traffic and parking will be affected. Read MoreFeb 15, 2024
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Athletics events may bring high volume of traffic to campus
The Vanderbilt Commodores are scheduled to take on the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Texas A&M on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at Memorial Gym. On Feb. 6 there is also a special event at Langford Auditorium. These events are expected to cause higher volume of traffic in the area and the 25th Avenue Garage. Read here for alternative parking and commute options. Read MoreFeb 1, 2024
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Tips to stay safe, prepared during inclement weather
As we continue to see the effects of winter weather, it is crucial to remain vigilant and aware of potential hazards. To mitigate risks, we urge everyone to use caution on campus. If you see something that looks particularly hazardous, report it as soon as possible to Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations. Read MoreJan 19, 2024
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Vehicle, pedestrian routes updated near Highland Quad, Frist Athletics Village
Beginning Monday, Jan. 22, Children’s Way between 24th Avenue and Natchez Trace will reopen to vehicle traffic. The 25th Avenue Garage will be open, but university-affiliated parkers should enter the garage from Highland Avenue, and medical center-affiliated parkers should enter the garage from 24th Avenue. Read MoreJan 17, 2024