Campus as Catalyst: Meharry, Vanderbilt, and Belmont in the City

Discover how three of the nation’s leading colleges and universities are redefining the role of the urban campus to serve their students and positively impact Nashville. This tour offers a unique view of how institutional strategy is influencing Nashville's growth, culture, and community fabric, serving as a powerful catalyst for urban transformation. 

Begin at The Meharry Living and Learning Center, a ULI Nashville award winner and discuss innovation in the design of the HBCU’s campus. Travel next to Vanderbilt, where the buzz around the new stadium district and innovation hub shows how a campus can energize and impact an entire neighborhood. For your last stop, head over to Belmont, where the new Fisher Center for the Performing Arts stands as a testament to the growing role of academic institutions in defining a city’s cultural geography. This tour offers an in-depth look at how these campuses are integral to Nashville’s civic and economic life.