Facilities
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Part of Medical Center Drive to close for 16 months beginning Aug. 18
The outer southbound lane of traffic between Pierce Avenue and Children’s Way will be closed for the duration of this project; two-way traffic will still be ongoing. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to avoid the area and find alternative routes. Read MoreAug 18, 2023
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Part of 25th Avenue to close to vehicles, provide alternative pedestrian pathways
Beginning Monday, July 17, 25th Avenue from Blakemore Avenue to Jess Neely Drive will close to vehicle traffic. The intersection at 25th Avenue and Jess Neely Drive will remain open. This closure is part of Vanderbilt University’s Central Utilities Initiative, which supports construction projects in the Frist Athletics Village. Read MoreJul 5, 2023
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Access road installation from Stevenson Center Lane to Garland Hall changes pedestrian routes beginning June 26
Garland Hall will be undergoing construction to improve the building's interior and enhance accessibility. To prepare for this project, an access road will be installed in three phases to minimize the impact to pedestrian traffic. The road is only for construction and emergency vehicles and will alter the pedestrian and bicycle routes in the area. Read MoreJun 23, 2023
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Diermeier celebrates staff contributions to university’s success, presents awards during spring assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier lauded university staff and the “milestone achievements” they helped accomplish this semester during the 2023 Spring Staff Assembly. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Work zone may affect Lot 5 near Wilson Hall beginning May 22
Lot 5 behind Wilson Hall will house a dumpster that is needed for a summer construction project from May 22 to June 12. The dumpster will be behind the lot’s accessible spots; these spots will remain open and usable. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Crane work to occur at the Village at Vanderbilt Sept. 30
Access to the garage at Village at Vanderbilt will be limited on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon while roof work is being done at the property. There will be no through traffic from the 21st Avenue entrance to the 18th Avenue exit. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Work zone may affect Peabody Administration Building entrance starting May 22
Parking spaces in front of the Peabody Administration Building will be closed off 6 a.m.–2 p.m. for six Mondays, beginning May 22, for a crane that will assist crews in roof work. The crane will be in the parking spots on the west side of the building. Please watch for work near the entrance. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Wyatt Center roof work will begin May 17
The circle in front of the Wyatt Center will be closed, beginning May 17, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a crane to conduct work on the roof of the building. Crane work will take place May 17–18, June 5–6 and July 24. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Medical Center Drive to be closed May 20
Incoming traffic from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be affected Saturday, May 20, 6 a.m.–5 p.m. by a crane installation. Medical Center Drive will be closed in both directions, and only emergency vehicles will be allowed access for the duration of the project. The turn lanes from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be closed during this time. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Two levels of Baker Garage to close April 24–Aug. 1
The fifth and sixth floors of the Baker Garage will be inaccessible from April 24 to Aug. 1 for maintenance and repairs; signs will direct vehicles away from the closed areas. The other Baker Garage floors still will be accessible for parking. Read MoreApr 21, 2023
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Construction affects entrances to Medical Center North Round Wing starting April 10
There will be a crane and scaffolding on the west side of Medical Center North Round Wing beginning on Monday, April 10, for two months while the roof is being replaced. The crane will be on the lawn next to Stevenson Center Lane, and it will be fenced off for everyone’s safety. Read MoreApr 10, 2023
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Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Facilities Officer Mike Perez to retire
Michael G. Perez, an accomplished university facilities operations and management leader for nearly 40 years—the last seven of which he’s served as associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer at Vanderbilt—will retire from the university, effective December 2023. A national search is underway to identify his successor. Read MoreMar 29, 2023
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Sidewalk, entrance to One Magnolia Circle building closed beginning March 20
The front entrance and sidewalk to One Magnolia Circle will be closed for 12 weeks beginning Monday, March 20, for upgrades to the sidewalk and front ramp. Read MoreMar 17, 2023
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David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center sidewalk to be affected by crane work on March 22
The sidewalk on the south side of the Recreation and Wellness Center will be affected on March 22 from 7 a.m. to noon for crane work occurring on the roof of the building. Although exits from the building will not be obstructed, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to avoid the area. Read MoreMar 17, 2023
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Temporary VUMC shuttle stops created at Kensington and 25th avenues
Temporary VUMC shuttle stops will be added at Kensington and 25th avenues to accommodate the expanding construction for Vandy United renovations in the Athletics Neighborhood. Read MoreMar 15, 2023
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South Drive entrance at Village at Vanderbilt to close March 16
The South Drive entrance to the Village at Vanderbilt garage will be closed on Thursday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to noon for work to replace the HVAC systems. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to avoid the area and use the Capers Avenue access point into the Village at Vanderbilt garage. Read MoreMar 13, 2023
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Children’s Way to close as Phase 2 of CUI project begins March 13
Children’s Way and Lot 104 will be closed from Monday, March 13, to Friday, April 28, for Vanderbilt University’s Central Utilities Initiative project. Two-way traffic on Children’s Way will be closed from 24th Avenue to 25th Avenue and will include the portion of the road in front of Blair School of Music and West Garage. Read MoreMar 8, 2023
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Sidewalk closure on 21st Avenue in front of School of Nursing begins March 11
The west sidewalk on 21st Avenue between Scarritt Place and Edgehill Avenue, in front of the School of Nursing, will be closed from Saturday, March 11, to Sunday, March 19, for underground cable work. The sidewalk will be closed daily from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Read MoreMar 8, 2023
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Kirkland Hall fencing to be expanded beginning March 8
Beginning Wednesday, March 8, the construction fencing around Kirkland Hall will expand to fully enclose Kirkland Circle between Warren and Moore Colleges and E. Bronson Ingram College. The fence line also will expand slightly to the south, closing the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the existing fence line. Read MoreMar 6, 2023
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Tree replacement policy will guide sustainability of Vanderbilt’s green canopy
Campus planners have developed an official tree replacement policy to ensure that Vanderbilt’s tree canopy is preserved whenever building projects are initiated or trees die naturally. Read MoreFeb 28, 2023