Lummis Family Tennis Center Policies

Lummis Family Tennis Center

Address: 1405 25th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone:
615-322-6068
Email: VuTennisCenter@Vanderbilt.edu

Facility Overview

The Lummis Family Tennis Center is a private varsity athletics facility made available for public use through a membership program. While we strive to provide as much access to our members as possible, Vanderbilt Men’s and Women’s Tennis team practices and matches take priority in the court schedule.

We currently offer:

  • Five indoor courts
  • 12 outdoor courts coming Spring 2026

👉 Live Construction Cam


Membership & Court Booking

  • Membership is required to reserve court time.
  • Reservations must be made through Court Reserve.
    • Reservations can be made by members up to five days in advance.
  • Student membership is free and must be activated on Court Reserve.
    • A valid Vanderbilt ID showing current undergrad/grad status must be shown at front desk for account approval.
    • Students can make reservations up to two days in advance.
  • We are currently operating with a waitlist for new members.
  • As court availability increases — particularly with the addition of 12 outdoor courts — we will begin phasing in new members.

Court Availability & Closures

The facility will be closed on:
  • Home football game days
  • Home tennis match days
  • University holidays
  • Selected facility-hosted events

For the remainder of the fall semester, courts will be open to members during the following hours, at a minimum:

📅 Fall Hours of Operation (October–December)
Monday: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.| 5 – 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 4 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 4 – 9 p.m.
Thursday: 4 – 9 p.m.
Friday: 4 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 1 – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

* Subject to change based on needs of Men’s and Women’s Tennis needs.

* Whenever courts can be made available outside of the posted hours, every effort is made to do so. The most up-to-date court schedule can always be found in Court Reserve.

Membership Rates & Fees

Membership Type
Community
Affiliate (Faculty, Staff, VUMC, Alumni)
Student
Individual
$340 annually ($28.33/month)
$275 annually ($22.92/month)
Included with Rec Membership
Individual +1
$415 annually ($34.58/month)
$345 annually ($28.75/month)
Undergraduate students not eligible. Graduate students eligible to purchase at affiliate rate
Family
$565 annually ($47/month)
$480 annually ($40/month)
Undergraduate students not eligible. Graduate students eligible to purchase at affiliate rate
 

Indoor Court Fees:

Members- $24/hour, up to 2 hours.
Students- $16/hour, up to 1.5 hours.

Guest Policy

Members may bring guests for a $10 fee per visit.
Students cannot bring guests under any circumstances.

Check-In Procedure

All members must check in at front desk and pay any associated court fees upon arrival.

Cancellation Policy

  • There is a 15-minute grace period for reservations. If the member does not arrive for their reservation after 15 minutes, the court will be released and the patron will still be responsible for any court fees.
  • Cancellations must be made six hours in advance to avoid paying court fees.

Equipment: Rental & Purchase

Tennis Shoe Rental: Free
Tennis Racquet Rental: Free
Ball Machine Rental: $10
Can of Tennis Balls- $4

General Center Policies

To ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all patrons, please review and follow the policies below:

Court Access & Etiquette

  • Court access may begin no more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled start time, and only if the court is unoccupied.
  • Courts must be vacated promptly at the scheduled end time.
  • Please maintain appropriate tennis etiquette when entering and exiting court areas to avoid disrupting others.
  • Proper Footwear Required:
    • Only non-marking court shoes are allowed on the courts– running shoes are not permitted. Staff reserve the right to deny court access if inappropriate footwear is worn.
  • Food & Beverages:
    • Only water is permitted on the courts. No food, sports drinks, or other beverages are allowed on court surfaces.
  • Court Marking:
    • Chalk or any other marking materials are not permitted on either indoor or outdoor courts.
  • Instruction Policy:
    • Only Vanderbilt University-approved tennis staff may conduct lessons at the Lummis Family Tennis Center. Unauthorized coaching or private lessons by non-approved individuals are strictly prohibited.