Vanderbilt University
Office of Conferences
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1677
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1677
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Leisure travel | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Youth Party | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Capacity:1400
Capacity:1400
On-Site
Spaces:100+
Spaces:100+
Maximum
Overnight:800
Overnight:800
E. Bronson Ingram has beautiful spaces to meet!
Vanderbilt has beautiful buildings for your group to meet!
Kirkland Hall in the fall
The Student Life Center
Student Life Center ballroom
Wilson Hall and lawn
Main Library
Benson Science Hall
Sarratt Cinema
Student Recreation Center pool
The Commons Dining Center
SLC Plaza
Sarratt | Rand Hall
Eskind Biomedical Library
Langford Auditorium
Campus sunset
Student Life Center
Student Life Center ballroom
Mardi Gras-themed event in Student Life Center ballroom
Board of Trust room
Benton Chapel
Benton Chapel
About
About Vanderbilt University
Convenience and affordability with the personal touch of a small community
and the amenities of a large city
Vanderbilt University provides a gateway to greatness. Located in a national arboretum and home to historic and LEED certified buildings, Vanderbilt University is a perfect place to host your next summer conference, retreat or business meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a comprehensive research university and provides state-of-the-art facilities, attractive accommodations, award winning dining services as well as a supportive environment for interdisciplinary inquiry. No matter the size or complexity of your Nashville event, the one stop shop at the Vanderbilt Office of Conferences has the resources to help you achieve your goals to host a very successful event with us. The Student Centers at Vanderbilt University have a wide variety of rooms available for weddings and social events. For example, Commodore Ballroom and Alumni Hall both offer spaces that can accommodate groups ranging from 10 to over 1000 guests. Meeting spaces at Vanderbilt are split between Alumni Hall, Kissam Center at the Warren & Moore College Halls, Sarrat Student Centers/ Rand Hall, and the Student Life Center with each venue offering its own special, reservable spaces for events as well. Our Nashville venue has all you need and more!
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Knoxville - 150 miles
Memphis - 196 miles
Louisville - 175 miles
Chattanooga - 133 miles
Atlanta - 251
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Nashville (BNA) - 20 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: $10/day reserved in advance (also able to offer whole summer rates)
CATERING
Meal Plans and catering available.Must Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
1400 Attendees
100+ Spaces
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Theatre Style 1100 | Classroom Style 300
TECHNOLOGY
Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN has internet connections in all facilities; state of the art conferencing capabilities; complimentary Wi-Fi; computer labs; campus copy center.Yes
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionOVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
800 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls|Suite/Apt Style|Nearby Hotel(s)
Communal Semi-Private
Accommodations
Accommodations
800
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Residence Halls | 318 beds
Mixture of Singles and Doubles
Mixture of Singles and Doubles
| Residence Halls | 156 beds
Primarily Doubles
Primarily Doubles
| | 200 beds
| | 192 beds
| Residence Halls | 198 beds
| Residence Halls | 198 beds
Mixture of Singles and Doubles
Mixture of Singles and Doubles
| Residence Halls | 600+ beds
| Residence Halls | 160 beds
Primarily Doubles
Primarily Doubles
| Residence Halls | 150 beds
Primarily Doubles
Primarily Doubles
| Residence Halls
Primarily Doubles
Primarily Doubles
| Residence Halls | 155 beds
Primarily Doubles
Primarily Doubles
| Residence Halls | 169 beds
Primarily Doubles, some Singles
Primarily Doubles, some Singles
| Residence Halls | 115 beds
Primarily Doubles
Primarily Doubles
| Residence Halls | 230 beds
| Residence Halls | 105 beds
| Residence Halls | 85 beds
Primarily Doubles
Primarily Doubles
| Residence Halls | 156 beds
Primarily Doubles, some Singles
Primarily Doubles, some Singles
| Residence Halls | 119 beds
| Residence Halls | 100 beds
Primarily Doubles
Primarily Doubles
| Residence Halls | 119 rooms | 119 beds
All Singles
All Singles
| Residence Halls | 119 rooms | 119 beds
All Singles
All Singles
| Residence Halls | 103 beds
Mixture Singles and Doubles
Mixture Singles and Doubles
| Residence Halls | 142 beds
| Residence Halls | Suite/Apartment Style | 288 beds
| Residence Halls | Suite/Apartment Style | 288 beds
| Residence Halls | 288 beds
Mixture of Singles and Doubles
Mixture of Singles and Doubles
| Residence Halls | Suite/Apartment Style
Mixture of Suite style, Singles and Doubles
Mixture of Suite style, Singles and Doubles
| Residence Halls | 301 beds
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
1400
Overall
300
Classroom
Style
Style
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 1,772 SQ FT | 66 Classroom Style | image
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- Cable TV
- Computer
- LCD Projector & screen
- Lectern/Microphones
- White Board
| 1,469 SQ FT | 72 Banquet Style | 30 Classroom Style | 50 Conference Style | image | image
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Video projector
- Lectern
- Cable TV
| 1,446 SQ FT | 60 Classroom Style | image | image
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Video projector and screen Cable TV
- Computer
- Lectern and mic
| 593 SQ FT | 50 Banquet Style | 20 Classroom Style | 22 Conference Style | 24 Hollow Square Space Style | 18 Open-U Style | image | image
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- White Board
- Wi-Fi
- LCD Video Projector & Screen
- Windows
| 72 Banquet Style | 62 Classroom Style | 48 Conference Style | image | image
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- LCD video projector and screen
- Lecturn w/ microphone
- Conference Phone
| 480 SQ FT | 18 Classroom Style | 16 Conference Style | 12 Open-U Style | image
| 323 SQ FT | 16 Classroom Style | 12 Open-U Style | image
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- LCD video projector and screen
| 40 Classroom Style | 28 Conference Style | 28 Hollow Square Space Style | image | image
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- LCD video projector and screen
| 640 SQ FT | 50 Banquet Style | 32 Classroom Style | 28 Conference Style | 24 Open-U Style | image | image
| 443 SQ FT | 25 Banquet Style | 18 Classroom Style | 22 Conference Style | image | image
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Television
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
Meal Plans and catering available.Dining Options
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The state-of-the-art dining facility at The Commons Center includes a salad bar with sizzle station, Chef’s Table, specialty pizza oven, deli, wok, grill, and vegetarian/vegan food. The center is also the first gold-certified (certification for its environmentally friendly construction) building in Nashville.
The state-of-the-art dining facility at The Commons Center includes a salad bar with sizzle station, Chef’s Table, specialty pizza oven, deli, wok, grill, and vegetarian/vegan food. The center is also the first gold-certified (certification for its environmentally friendly construction) building in Nashville.
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The Rand Dining Center includes an expansive salad bar, grill, and a wide variety of meal options including vegetarian entrees and sides. Rand serves only 100% Fair Trade, locally roasted and organic Bongo Java coffee.
The Rand Dining Center includes an expansive salad bar, grill, and a wide variety of meal options including vegetarian entrees and sides. Rand serves only 100% Fair Trade, locally roasted and organic Bongo Java coffee.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Nashville (BNA) - 20 minutesNearby Cities
Knoxville - 150 miles miles | Memphis - 196 miles miles | Louisville - 175 miles miles | Chattanooga - 133 miles miles | Atlanta - 251Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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Once a world-renowned 5,400-acre thoroughbred horse farm, the plantation showcases the 1853 Greek Revival mansion filled with original furnishings and a large antique carriage collection.
Once a world-renowned 5,400-acre thoroughbred horse farm, the plantation showcases the 1853 Greek Revival mansion filled with original furnishings and a large antique carriage collection.
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The world’s largest music museum is also an exciting and entertaining destination with something for everyone.
The world’s largest music museum is also an exciting and entertaining destination with something for everyone.
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Lunch and dinner cruises with country music shows and a variety of entertainment.
Lunch and dinner cruises with country music shows and a variety of entertainment.
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Take a scientific adventure the entire family will enjoy. Take a journey through the human body and see what goes on beneath the skin at BodyQuest. Blast off into the sky at BlueMax. If you still have energy, visit the Adventure Tower—scale a wall of skin, lift a car and let your imagination go wild at this educational Nashville attraction.
Take a scientific adventure the entire family will enjoy. Take a journey through the human body and see what goes on beneath the skin at BodyQuest. Blast off into the sky at BlueMax. If you still have energy, visit the Adventure Tower—scale a wall of skin, lift a car and let your imagination go wild at this educational Nashville attraction.
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The Grand Ole Opry has hosted thousands of prestigious and memorable performance and events from the CMA Awards and the Gospel Music Awards to special appearances by Dolly Parton, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen. See the concierge for schedules at this Nashville tourist attraction.
The Grand Ole Opry has hosted thousands of prestigious and memorable performance and events from the CMA Awards and the Gospel Music Awards to special appearances by Dolly Parton, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen. See the concierge for schedules at this Nashville tourist attraction.
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Explore a wild kingdom with more than 350 species of exotic animals, including Bengal tigers, zebras, ostriches and red pandas. Discover the habitats the animals call home and get up close and personal with the critters in the petting zoo.
Explore a wild kingdom with more than 350 species of exotic animals, including Bengal tigers, zebras, ostriches and red pandas. Discover the habitats the animals call home and get up close and personal with the critters in the petting zoo.
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The original home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium has showcased some of the country's best talent, from Roy Acuff to James Brown and Patsy Cline to Sheryl Crow. Check schedules for upcoming events.
The original home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium has showcased some of the country's best talent, from Roy Acuff to James Brown and Patsy Cline to Sheryl Crow. Check schedules for upcoming events.
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Visit a little piece of Greece, even if it's just for the day. This full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple stands in Centennial Park and features both the city's art museum and the Athena Parthenos sculpture. Standing 42 feet tall, Athena Parthenos is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world.
Visit a little piece of Greece, even if it's just for the day. This full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple stands in Centennial Park and features both the city's art museum and the Athena Parthenos sculpture. Standing 42 feet tall, Athena Parthenos is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world.
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The works at the Frist will make you see the world in a whole new way. The beautiful Art Deco building houses new exhibits every six to eight weeks, so there's always something new. Discover your inner Picasso at ArtQuest, which is made up of 30 interactive stations that let you be the artist. Paint an original watercolor or design a colorful sculpture. Before you leave, stop by the gift shop to browse the expansive collection of books, prints, art supplies and clothing.
The works at the Frist will make you see the world in a whole new way. The beautiful Art Deco building houses new exhibits every six to eight weeks, so there's always something new. Discover your inner Picasso at ArtQuest, which is made up of 30 interactive stations that let you be the artist. Paint an original watercolor or design a colorful sculpture. Before you leave, stop by the gift shop to browse the expansive collection of books, prints, art supplies and clothing.
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Take a walk through the most beautiful gardens, and admire a world-class collection of American and contemporary paintings and sculptures. The art collections also house the largest Worcester porcelain collection in America. Stroll through the original Cheek gardens featuring pools, fountains, extensive boxwood paintings and breathtaking views of the grassy Tennessee hills. Explore the property with a guided tour or on your own.
Take a walk through the most beautiful gardens, and admire a world-class collection of American and contemporary paintings and sculptures. The art collections also house the largest Worcester porcelain collection in America. Stroll through the original Cheek gardens featuring pools, fountains, extensive boxwood paintings and breathtaking views of the grassy Tennessee hills. Explore the property with a guided tour or on your own.
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Named in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, the center is home to the Nashville Symphony. Over 100 classical, pop and special concert events are performed each season, in addition to recitals, choral concerts, cabaret, jazz and world music events.
Named in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, the center is home to the Nashville Symphony. Over 100 classical, pop and special concert events are performed each season, in addition to recitals, choral concerts, cabaret, jazz and world music events.
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In the mood for a show? The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is Nashville's premier venue for theatrical and musical performances. The center houses both the Nashville Ballet and the Nashville Opera and famed Broadway shows such as Wicked, Sister Act and Jersey Boys.
In the mood for a show? The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is Nashville's premier venue for theatrical and musical performances. The center houses both the Nashville Ballet and the Nashville Opera and famed Broadway shows such as Wicked, Sister Act and Jersey Boys.
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With a worldwide reputation for presenting the best original country and acoustic music, The Bluebird Cafe showcases up-and-coming songwriters. See the place where legendary musicians such as Kathy Mattea and Garth Brooks first started their careers. They serve wine, beer, appetizers and sandwiches.
With a worldwide reputation for presenting the best original country and acoustic music, The Bluebird Cafe showcases up-and-coming songwriters. See the place where legendary musicians such as Kathy Mattea and Garth Brooks first started their careers. They serve wine, beer, appetizers and sandwiches.
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No trip to Music City is complete without a stop at the world’s most famous honky-tonk. Bought by Tootsie Bess in 1960, this hot spot once catered to the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline and more.
No trip to Music City is complete without a stop at the world’s most famous honky-tonk. Bought by Tootsie Bess in 1960, this hot spot once catered to the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline and more.
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These sister clubs inhabit the first two floors of Nashville’s Historic Cannery building. Built in 1883, the former flour mill and food-processing center is now home to two of Nashville’s premier music venues.
These sister clubs inhabit the first two floors of Nashville’s Historic Cannery building. Built in 1883, the former flour mill and food-processing center is now home to two of Nashville’s premier music venues.
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Located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, including five bars, award-winning Southern dining and live entertainment seven nights a week.
Located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, including five bars, award-winning Southern dining and live entertainment seven nights a week.
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Little has changed at the Elliston Place Soda Shop—Nashville's oldest continuously operating restaurant in the same location—since it was opened by Lynn Chandler in 1939. (He has since sold it.) The fountain and grill serve up a typical pharmacy/soda shop menu of breakfast, burgers and fries, sundaes, shakes and banana splits; the kitchen serves up a daily changing repast of meat-and-three.
Little has changed at the Elliston Place Soda Shop—Nashville's oldest continuously operating restaurant in the same location—since it was opened by Lynn Chandler in 1939. (He has since sold it.) The fountain and grill serve up a typical pharmacy/soda shop menu of breakfast, burgers and fries, sundaes, shakes and banana splits; the kitchen serves up a daily changing repast of meat-and-three.
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Serving Southern comfort fare to Music City’s guests and locals with a charming country flair. Located at the Northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway, this legendary haunt is a blend of successful tourist hot spot and local favorite.
Serving Southern comfort fare to Music City’s guests and locals with a charming country flair. Located at the Northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway, this legendary haunt is a blend of successful tourist hot spot and local favorite.
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This New York-style deli imports a little piece of Big Apple heaven to Nashville.
This New York-style deli imports a little piece of Big Apple heaven to Nashville.
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This legendary, no-frills diner serves some of Nashville's best burgers.
This legendary, no-frills diner serves some of Nashville's best burgers.
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Located in the heart of Nashville's Midtown, Tavern offers an innovative menu and friendly, attentive service in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere. Rich, warm interior hues, large patios and multiple flat-screen TVs make Tavern the perfect backdrop to enjoy with friends all year long.
Located in the heart of Nashville's Midtown, Tavern offers an innovative menu and friendly, attentive service in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere. Rich, warm interior hues, large patios and multiple flat-screen TVs make Tavern the perfect backdrop to enjoy with friends all year long.
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Indulge your senses at The Mall at Green Hills. Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Macy's provide upscale department-store shopping. At this Nashville Tennessee shopping mall, there are also over 100 specialty shops, offering you a boutique atmosphere with exceptional service. Stores include Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York, Brooks Brothers, Lacoste, BCBGMAXAZRIA, bebe, Coach, Cole Haan, Tiffany & Co., Swarovski, Kiehl's, L'OCCITANE en Provence, Sephora, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Tory Burch and Restoration Hardware. Contact our concierge for details on arranging transportation to the mall.
Indulge your senses at The Mall at Green Hills. Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Macy's provide upscale department-store shopping. At this Nashville Tennessee shopping mall, there are also over 100 specialty shops, offering you a boutique atmosphere with exceptional service. Stores include Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York, Brooks Brothers, Lacoste, BCBGMAXAZRIA, bebe, Coach, Cole Haan, Tiffany & Co., Swarovski, Kiehl's, L'OCCITANE en Provence, Sephora, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Tory Burch and Restoration Hardware. Contact our concierge for details on arranging transportation to the mall.
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Stroll through one of Nashville's few remaining collections of neighborhood merchants. The four blocks of "The Village" have all the makings of a self-sufficient village complete with entertainment, food and culture.
Stroll through one of Nashville's few remaining collections of neighborhood merchants. The four blocks of "The Village" have all the makings of a self-sufficient village complete with entertainment, food and culture.
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Hatch is the oldest known letterpress printing shop in America and still continues to use the same technique employed in the 15th century. Now owned and operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Hatch has been a leading poster printer for vaudeville, circuses and sporting events. However, its biggest claim to fame is its posters of the Grand Ole Opry stars.
Hatch is the oldest known letterpress printing shop in America and still continues to use the same technique employed in the 15th century. Now owned and operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Hatch has been a leading poster printer for vaudeville, circuses and sporting events. However, its biggest claim to fame is its posters of the Grand Ole Opry stars.
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This is where to find some of the best restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouse and open-air stalls featuring some of the freshest fruits, vegetables and plants.
This is where to find some of the best restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouse and open-air stalls featuring some of the freshest fruits, vegetables and plants.
Services
Services
Services
The office of Conferences at Vanderbilt University can facilitate any of your conference needs.
We offer complimentary WIFI at any location on campus. All you have to do is search for the hidden network "vummiv." No password requried.
Rec Center access is available for $10/day. This includes beautiful facilities with free weights, machines, work out classes, a swimming pool, and more!
https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/
Vanderbilt has a great working relationship with Gray Line Tennessee and is able to arrange transportation. Shuttle sizes vary.
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Description
Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN has internet connections in all facilities; state of the art conferencing capabilities; complimentary Wi-Fi; computer labs; campus copy center.Technology
Testimonials
Testimonials
Thank you for everything you did for us this summer. Working with you all was such a breeze and I can’t thank you enough for your flexibility and help!
