Vanderbilt University, Nashville

Name: Vanderbilt University
Address: 2201 W End Ave, Nashville, 37235-0001, United States
Telephone: +1 615-322-7311

#59 among attractions in Nashville

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Facts and practical information

Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million endowment; Vanderbilt hoped that his gift and the greater work of the university would help to heal the sectional wounds inflicted by the Civil War. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1873 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 36°8'54"N, 86°48'10"W

Address

2201 W End AveVanderbiltNashville 37235-0001 United States

Contact

+1 615-322-7311

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Day trips

Vanderbilt University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parthenon, Centennial Sportsplex, Centennial Park, Vanderbilt Stadium.

0.6 miW
Full-size replica of a Greek landmark
Parthenon, Nashville
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Parthenon stands as a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. This remarkable edifice is not only a proud nod to classical architecture but also serves as an art museum, making it a unique...
~1950 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Centennial Sportsplex, Nashville
10 min walk • Centennial Sportsplex is a multi-use athletic complex in Nashville, Tennessee. The venue is owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and is operated by Metro Parks, the parks and recreation arm of the government.
0.6 miW
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Centennial Park, Nashville
15 min walk • Centennial Park is a large urban park located approximately two miles west of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, across West End Avenue from the campus of Vanderbilt University.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville
12 min walk • Vanderbilt Stadium is a football stadium located in Nashville, Tennessee. Completed in 1922 as the first stadium in the South to be used exclusively for college football, it is the home of the Vanderbilt University football team.
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
RCA Studio B, Nashville
15 min walk • RCA Studio B was a music recording studio built in 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee by RCA Victor.
1.1 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Station Inn, Nashville
27 min walk • The Station Inn is a concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee that hosts bluegrass music acts. Frommers wrote that it is "widely regarded as one of the best bluegrass venues around".
~1190 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Exit/In, Nashville
6 min walk • Exit/In is a music venue in Nashville, Tennessee. Exit/In is located on Elliston Place near Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University, west of downtown. It opened in 1971 under the management of Owsley Manier and Brugh Reynolds.
0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Belcourt Theatre, Nashville
21 min walk • The Belcourt Theatre is a nonprofit film center located in Nashville's Hillsboro Village district.
~1190 ftSE
Library
Jean and Alexander Heard Library, Nashville
6 min walk • The Jean and Alexander Heard Library system is made up of several campus libraries at Vanderbilt University.
1.2 miN
36°9'51"N • 86°47'46"W
Marathon Village, Nashville
30 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, History museum
0.7 miNE
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Musica Sculpture, Nashville
18 min walk • Musica is a bronze statue that sits upon a grassy knoll at the center of a traffic rotary where the confluence of Division Street and 16th Avenue North happens, known as the Music Row Roundabout or Buddy Killen Circle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vanderbilt University?

Nearby attractions include Alumni Hall, Nashville (2 min walk), Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Nashville (4 min walk), Vanderbilt Television News Archive, Nashville (5 min walk), Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, Nashville (6 min walk).

How to get to Vanderbilt University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vanderbilt University:

Bus

Charlotte Avenue & 20th Avenue Eastbound • Lines: 50 (16 min walk)
23rd Avenue / Centennial Station Outbound • Lines: 50 (17 min walk)