Neighborhoods
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Vanderbilt champions civic engagement by sponsoring election candidate forums, fostering active democracy
These public forums allow candidates to present their platforms and engage in discussions with community members. Voters can interact with candidates, understand their perspectives and make informed decisions. Read MoreMay 30, 2023
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Historical marker in memory of Betty Nixon to be dedicated Sept. 3
The Vanderbilt community is invited to the dedication of a historical marker honoring the life and legacy of community activist Betty Nixon. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Nashville historical marker honors Vanderbilt leader who was community activist
The Metropolitan Historical Commission is paying tribute to Betty Chiles Nixon, a civil and women’s rights activist who worked at Vanderbilt University for 17 years, with a historical marker placed outside her former home on 18th Avenue South. Read MoreSep 22, 2020
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Vanderbilt Divinity professor and committed community activist dies
Eugene TeSelle, a retired Divinity School professor who was a strong advocate on community issues ranging from urban neighborhood preservation to integrated schools, died March 1. Read MoreMar 7, 2018
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Community activist who made Vanderbilt a better place dies
Betty Chiles Nixon, a pioneering civil and women's rights activist who left a lasting mark on Vanderbilt University, its surrounding neighborhoods and the community, died Aug. 29. Read MoreAug 30, 2016
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Listen: Edgehill’s rich culture conveyed through Curb Center art exhibition
A Curb Center exhibition opening Jan. 21 considers the future for a vibrant Nashville neighborhood through some of its past and present artists. Read MoreJan 5, 2016
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Nashville is…
See why Nashville, Tennessee is considered one of the most vibrant, exciting and inviting cities in which to work, live and learn. Whether you’re a prospective Vanderbilt student or Vanderbilt employee, we’ll show you why Nashville is an incredible place to call home. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreSep 27, 2011