construction Archives

The number of parking spaces available in the Central Garage is being reduced as part of VUMC’s multi-year expansion project. (photo by Susan Urmy)

New phase of garage expansion begins March 18

Mar. 2, 2023—The kickoff phase of the 15-level Link Building project that involves adding three-floors to the Central Parking Garage is progressing on schedule.

Jess Neely Drive closed to create multi-use greenway

Jan. 12, 2023—Jess Neely Drive between 25th Avenue and Natchez Trace closed permanently to vehicular traffic the week of Jan. 9 to make way for a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly greenway.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center announces plans for new Rutherford region hospital

Apr. 20, 2020—As part of a multi-year regional growth plan for the Vanderbilt Health system, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has filed a public notice with the State of Tennessee’s Health Services Development Agency and will seek approval to build a 48-bed, 154,000 square foot full service, acute care hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Rising up

Jul. 26, 2018—Progress on the School of Nursing’s expansion shows the glass windows and limestone arch of its atrium entrance nearly complete.

New inpatient unit at Medical Center East debuts June 19

Jun. 7, 2018—The conversion of the eighth floor of Medical Center East (MCE)-North Tower on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus from outpatient space to inpatient beds is now complete and the new unit is scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 19.

New signage, access points ease navigation at Children’s Hospital

Jan. 25, 2018—With construction in full swing at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the hospital is offering helpful tips for staff on which entrances to use and how to get around the facility during the lobby closure.

Children’s Hospital expansion project reaches new milestone

Oct. 26, 2017—Turner Construction crews recently hoisted the final steel beam to top out the structure of the four-floor expansion project at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Medical Center Drive reduced to one lane Sept. 16

Sep. 12, 2017—Medical Center Drive will be reduced to one southbound lane Sept. 16 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

During Eskind renovation, other libraries provide space and services

Aug. 31, 2017—During the yearlong renovation of the Annette and Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library, all Vanderbilt University (VU) libraries are open to all Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing personnel.