Vanderbilt University, Nashville

Name: Vanderbilt University
Address: Nashville, United States
Telephone: +1 615 322 7311

#214 among attractions in Nashville

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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°8'36"N, 86°48'14"W

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+1 615 322 7311

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

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

0.7 miNW
Full-size replica of a Greek landmark
Parthenon, Nashville
18 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...
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Centennial Sportsplex, Nashville
15 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.
0.7 miNW
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Centennial Park, Nashville
18 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.
~1520 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville
8 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.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
RCA Studio B, Nashville
20 min walk • RCA Studio B was a music recording studio built in 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee by RCA Victor.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Belmont Mansion, Nashville
19 min walk • Belmont Mansion, also known as Acklen Hall, and originally known as Belle Monte, Belle Mont or Belmont, is a historic mansion located in Nashville, Tennessee.
1.3 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Station Inn, Nashville
32 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".
0.6 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Exit/In, Nashville
15 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.
0.5 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Belcourt Theatre, Nashville
12 min walk • The Belcourt Theatre is a nonprofit film center located in Nashville's Hillsboro Village district.
~1890 ftN
Universities and schools
Vanderbilt University, Nashville
10 min walk • 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...
~1390 ftNE
Library
Jean and Alexander Heard Library, Nashville
7 min walk • The Jean and Alexander Heard Library system is made up of several campus libraries at Vanderbilt University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vanderbilt University?

Nearby attractions include Eskind Biomedical Library, Nashville (2 min walk), Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, Nashville (7 min walk), Jean and Alexander Heard Library, Nashville (7 min walk), Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Nashville (8 min walk).

How to get to Vanderbilt University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vanderbilt University:

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23rd Avenue / Centennial Station Inbound • Lines: 50 (24 min walk)
Charlotte Avenue & 20th Avenue Westbound • Lines: 50 (25 min walk)