Vanderbilt University
Unique Venue Features
- Winner: Mid-Market Venue
Event Types Welcomed
About
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 Vanderbilt Conferences and Events 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 meetings 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!
Meeting & Event Spaces
Alumni Classroom
AV Capabilities:
- Cable TV
- Computer
- LCD Projector & screen
- Lectern/Microphones
- White Board
Alumni Lounge
Memorial Hall
Alumni Reading Room
Default Setup (capacity): Multi-purpose (100)
Kissam Multi-Purpose Room
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Video projector
- Lectern
- Cable TV
Kissam Classroom
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Video projector and screen Cable TV
- Computer
- Lectern and mic
Kissam C105
Warren Great Room
Located in the Kissam Center (1st Floor)
Moore Great Room
Located in the Kissam Center (1st Floor)
Sarratt Cinema
AV Capabilities:
- LCD video projector and screen
- Cable TV
- Piano
- Portable Stage
Sarratt 110
Sarratt 114
AV Capabilities:
- White Board
- Wi-Fi
Sarratt 112
AV Capabilities:
- White Board
- Wi-Fi
- LCD Video Projector & Screen
- Windows
Sarratt 208
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Television
- Conference Phone
Sarratt 216
Used in conjunction with Sarratt 220
Sarratt 220
AV Capabilities:
- LCD video projector and screen
- Lecturn w/ microphone
- Conference Phone
Sarratt 325
Sarratt 327
AV Capabilities:
- LCD video projector and screen
Sarratt 325/327
AV Capabilities:
- LCD video projector and screen
Sarratt 331
Sarratt 361
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Television
Sarratt 363
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Video Projector and Screen
- White Board
- Wi-Fi
Rand 262 Lounge
Multi-Purpose (300)
AV Capabilities:
AV Capabilities:
- LCD Video Projector and Screen
- Cable TV
- TV
Food & Beverage Options
Rand Dining Hall
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 Commons Center
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.
Catering options
Vanderbilt Catering
Vanderbilt Catering & Events serves as the all-inclusive campus catering option. Whether your event is big or small, fancy or casual, 500 people or just five, Vanderbilt Catering & Events can prepare a custom menu for your event ranging from snacks and beverages to a seated, multi-course dinner
Chef's Market
Chef’s Market has evolved as one of Middle Tennessee’s leaders in the hospitality industry. Whether you are coming in for a bite or catering a special event, Chef’s is here to serve you!
G Catering
G Catering is a premiere off-premise catering company in Nashville. Our goal is to assist event planners, corporate executives, brides and family members plan Creative Cuisine delivered with Gracious Service allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the fun, excitement and beauty of the festivities being planned.
Beyond Details
Beyond Details is a full-service boutique catering company that is honored to serve our clients some of the freshest, most delicious custom menus personalized to their tastes. Our passion for food, presentation, and focus on beautiful event execution is what sets us apart and is the core of what creates the Beyond Details experience. We offer a number of flexible catering and event solutions, from trendy to traditional that can meet all of your entertaining needs.
Flavor Catering & Special Occasions
Flavor is in the business of celebration. Our culinary style is unique – Our staff serves with a personable and efficient way not drawing attention to ourselves but focusing on the vision of our client – We work in diversified settings side by side as a family with actions that reflect our faith.
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Our Mediterranean-inspired menu has a bit of a southern accent, which we make from scratch everyday. Watch us prepare your meal through our open kitchens, and enjoy the relaxing music and quiet environment that is designed for conversation and community gatherings. After all, in a world hungry for connection and happiness, relationships are what matter most. Need to get away? Time to escape to Taziki’s.
Dream Events & Catering
As a full service event company, Dream Events & Catering provides everything from sensational cuisine and entertainment to seamless planning and design for gatherings of two – 10,000. Primarily serving Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky areas.
Jim 'N Nick's BBQ
Ribs. Pork. Chicken. Brisket. Hell, even sausage. All BBQ has the same three basic ingredients: smoke, meat and time. What makes it different is the amount, consideration and attention to each part of that recipe. That, and some really great bbq sauce, too. At Jim ‘N Nick’s, we pride ourselves on using the right ingredients, taking our time and honoring the traditions that brought us barbecue.
Savor The Flavor Events and Catering
Savor The Flavor is a full service, boutique event planning and catering company servicing Nashville, Murfreesboro, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area. From small informal gatherings to large social celebrations, STF can provide interesting and unique menus and event plans to fit your style and budget. We provide food and service that is second to none. Hospitality is in our blood and we love nothing more than watching our clients enjoy our food and relax at their own party.
Daily Dish Catering
At Daily Dish it all starts with a simple discussion. We want to know everything about your event, your guests, and your vision. From there we start planning each detail. In the end, all you have to do is enjoy your event knowing we have taken care of your every need.
Puckett's Catering
Puckett’s Catering offers off-site catering, full-restaurant rental and private group reservations. When it comes to food, we offer everything from whole-hog roasting and chef-attended grits station to biscuit bars and passed Hors d’oeuvres.
Sargent's Catering
From elegant weddings to casual gatherings, Sargent’s Fine Catering specializes in making every event a success. We listen carefully to your ideas and work with you to create a truly customized menu. Sargent’s Fine Catering’s ultimate goal is to provide custom catering services that will deliciously enhance the atmosphere you wish to create.
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Featured Amenities
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Air Conditioning
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Bus
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Eco-Friendly
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Fitness Center
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Handicap Accessible
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In-House Catering
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Linens
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Outdoor Space
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Overnight Rooms
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Paid Parking
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Running Trails
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Taxi
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Theater Seating
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WiFi
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
Conferences and Events,
2301 Vanderbilt Place,
Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1677
2301 Vanderbilt Place,
Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1677
Transportation
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Bus
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Lyft
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Taxi
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Uber
Nearby Airport
- Nashville (BNA) - 20 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- Nashville Inernational Airport - 20 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
Nearby Cities
Knoxville – 150 miles | Memphis – 196 miles | Louisville – 175 miles | Chattanooga – 133 miles | Atlanta – 251
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
- Cultural Catering Available: Yes
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.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
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Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
- Microphones
- Sound System
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Eco Friendly: Yes
- ADA Accessible: Yes
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