Road Closures
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Vanderbilt to host the FCS Championship Jan. 5: What to know about parking on campus
Vanderbilt is hosting the FCS Championship game in FirstBank Stadium on Monday, Jan. 5, with a kickoff time of 6:30 p.m.. Please be aware of the following road closures and parking/traffic changes. Read MoreDec 15, 2025
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Series of single-lane, full road closures planned near Roberts Academy construction site
To allow for installation of upgraded sewer and underground utilities, a series of single-lane and full road closures will occur along 18th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue. Read MoreJun 2, 2025
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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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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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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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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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Jess Neely Drive to close for Baseball Super Regional
To accommodate media trucks from ESPN for the nationally televised Super Regional round of the NCAA Baseball Tournament, Jess Neely Drive will be closed to through traffic June 9 and 10. Read MoreJun 8, 2011
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Storm downs trees, knocks out power
(Jenny Mandeville / Vanderbilt) View update on this story. Several trees were downed and power knocked out to some areas of the Vanderbilt campus as a result of high winds that accompanied a storm that swept through campus shortly after 2 p.m. April 4. Only one, apparently minor, injury… Read MoreApr 4, 2011