Elmore Gymnasium, Huntsville
Facts and practical information
T.M. Elmore Gymnasium is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Normal, the northern part of Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is home to the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. The gymnasium is informally known as "The Dog House" due to the hot temperature and loud environment for opposing teams. In February 1996, Elmore Gymnasium was ranked the "fourth-toughest place to play" in NCAA Division II basketball by Division II Bulletin. The three venues ranked ahead of it were Althouse Hall at Philadelphia Textile, the Sportscenter at Kentucky Wesleyan College, and the DakotaDome at the University of South Dakota. The gymnasium is home to the Bulldog volleyball team also, as well as numerous other civic and institutional activities from concerts and pep rallies, to guest speakers and convocations. The building also houses classrooms, office space, training facilities and the Physical Education department. ()
Northwest HuntsvilleHuntsville
Elmore Gymnasium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: James H. Wilson Hall, Alabama A&M University, Louis Crews Stadium, Jude–Crutcher House.