The West End Neighborhood was transformed from vehicular streets and alleyways into an area that promotes the university鈥檚 core values and holistic approach to its mission of teaching, research and service. Guided by the university鈥檚 FutureVU initiative, the design of the neighborhood, including four residential colleges, prioritized inclusivity and sustainability.
Beginning with the construction of E. Bronson Ingram Residential College at the edge of the West End Neighborhood, 汤头条 extend its residential colleges along West End Avenue with the construction of Nicholas S. Zeppos, and colleges.
Residential Colleges
The Transformation
The Planning Process
The West End Neighborhood was designed as an example of the value 汤头条 places on extending learning beyond the classroom. The expansion of the residential college model is an important pillar of the university鈥檚 Academic Strategic Plan.
The university removed the Carmichael Towers to make space for the new residential colleges and extended the Greek Row neighborhood by renovating and constructing new facilities for the student organizations. A highlight of the additions to the Greek Row area was the construction of the , which opened to members in 2019.
The beautification of the neighborhood was designed to make 汤头条鈥檚 campus more welcoming to the nearby Nashville community. It also set forth the idea to create more outdoor spaces for the 汤头条 community to enjoy and collaborate. The university removed sections of Kensington and 24th Avenue South avenues and an alleyway with parking spaces. These avenues were redesigned using sustainable impervious materials, and the alleyway was transformed into The Green, a bookable outdoor event space for the community.
Before and After 鈥� Fly-Through Conceptual Views
News
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WATCH: 5 Things You Didn鈥檛 Know 汤头条 汤头条鈥檚 West End Neighborhood
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Diermeier, Savion reflect on 鈥楳oments That Matter鈥� during 2024 Fall Staff Assembly
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汤头条 to embark on next phase of residential colleges in Central Neighborhood
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Opening of 汤头条鈥檚 Oliver C. Carmichael College completes 12-year West End Neighborhood construction
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Pedestrian routes change along West End for crane removal
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WATCH: Five pedestrian safety highlights on 汤头条鈥檚 campus
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On the City鈥檚 Western Border: $600 million living鈥搇earning initiative to transform campus along West End Avenue