Campus Planning And Construction

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

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 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

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor of People, Culture and Belonging Sydney Savion presented awards at the 2024 Fall Staff Assembly to a mix of inspiring individuals and teams who have made significant contributions through their community engagement, innovation and leadership.  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

On Thursday, Oct. 10, 19th Avenue South near the corner of Edgehill Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to install an anchor sculpture at the Vanderbilt ROTC Building.   Read More

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

Children’s Way between Natchez Trace and 25th Avenue South will be closed from Sept. 9 to 18. The north sidewalk will also be closed to pedestrians, but the south sidewalk will remain fully accessible along Children’s Way.   Read More

The work will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Alternative vehicular and pedestrian pathways along Children’s Way and 24th Avenue South will be in effect Aug. 14–15.   Read More

As you return to campus, you will notice that there are several projects still under construction. Here are some helpful resources to make navigating campus easier, by foot or vehicle. Read More

To survey and inspect underground soil and rock conditions as part of the Central Utilities Initiative, a series of underground boring and probes will begin on August 12. Read More

From Monday, Aug. 13, to Friday, Aug. 16, Natchez Trace will be closed between Vanderbilt Place and Jess Neely Drive. Read More

As part of the Central Utilities Initiative project in the Frist Athletics Neighborhood, vehicle and pedestrian routes in the area are changing.    Read More

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 More

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 More

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 More

The main courts of the Recreation and Wellness Center will be closed beginning mid-June for maintenance and repairs to mechanical equipment and the roof of the main gym of the facility. While those projects are underway, the auxiliary court, main fitness room and group fitness studios will remain open and available for use. Read More

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 More