Construction is officially underway on the Vandy United tennis project

We’re excited to share that construction is officially underway on the first phase of the Vandy United tennis project, marking a bold new chapter for Vanderbilt Tennis. This transformational work is part of Vandy United, the largest and most ambitious campaign in Vanderbilt Athletics history, and it represents a significant investment in our student-athletes and their experience.

This first phase includes a complete renovation of the outdoor courts at the Lummis Family Tennis Center, featuring 12 total courts, a new courtyard, enhanced fan seating, and a new videoboard, scheduled for completion ahead of the 2026 spring outdoor season. We are also making targeted enhancements to team areas such as the locker room and lounge to further elevate the student-athlete experience.

“Breaking ground on the new outdoor courts is an exciting milestone for our program. This project will enhance both the student-athlete and fan experience, and it gives us a powerful edge in recruiting as we continue to build the future of Vanderbilt Tennis.” – Scott Brown, Head Coach Men’s Tennis

“I’m thrilled we have begun construction to completely transform our home for Vanderbilt Tennis. This will be so impactful for our teams, future Commodores, and our fan base to be able to support men’s and women’s tennis.” – Aleke Tsoubanos, Head Coach Women’s Tennis

Huber Center Dedication

(January 2025)

In one of the most significant milestones yet in the historic Vandy United campaign, Vanderbilt University dedicated the Huber Center for men’s and women’s basketball. The cutting-edge operations center and practice facility was made possible by the generosity of Vanderbilt alumnus George B. Huber, BA’79, and his wife Cathy, together with more than 4,000 Vandy United donors.

Vanderbilt Golf House Debuts

(October 2024)

Vanderbilt Athletics and the National Commodore Club are excited to present the new Vanderbilt Golf House at Vanderbilt Legends Club. The renovations are part of Vandy United, a transformative investment  in student-athletes and athletics programs.

The Vanderbilt Golf House renovations mark the first completed Vandy United project, welcoming a new era of opportunity for Vanderbilt golf student-athletes and alumni. The substantial upgrades to men’s and women’s golf teams’ facilities at the Vanderbilt Legends Club reaffirm its longstanding commitment to the home that has helped Commodores grow into SEC and NCAA champions.

Construction Update: Drone Tour

(May 2024)

South End Zone Premium Seating Experiences Unveiled

(May 2024) Vanderbilt today announced it is accepting deposits for south end zone premium seating experiences at FirstBank Stadium. Supporters have the exclusive opportunity to be among the first to secure club seats for the 2025 football season, as Vandy United keeps reimagining FirstBank Stadium for better and better game day experiences.

By making a $150 deposit per seat by June 30, supporters will be included in the initial seat selection for the 2025 Vanderbilt football season (north end zone premium seating will be open for the 2024 season). Seat deposits are for club seats only (Field Club, Commodore Club, Loge Boxes and Living Room Boxes). Deposits are nonrefundable and do not guarantee seats, but they will be applied to the 2025 seat donation. Fans interested in a south end zone suite should contact the National Commodore Club at 615-322-4114 or ncc@vanderbilt.edu.

Bold Gift Fuels Future of Vanderbilt Basketball

(May 2024)  Vanderbilt today announced a $20 million gift to help reimagine the future of men’s and women’s basketball. An anonymous alumnus will match qualifying gifts and pledges from alumni, up to $20 million, to support the basketball operations center and practice facility.

As part of Vandy United’s Dare to Grow phase, the donor will match select gifts to all Vandy United initiatives in a new giving opportunity for former student-athletes and select alumni to support future generations of Commodores. This matching gift initiative is extended to all former Vanderbilt student-athletes and any alumni celebrating a special Reunion in 2024. This year, the university recognizes the classes of 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019.

Construction Update: Vanderbilt Legends Club

(April 2024) Vanderbilt Athletics and the National Commodore Club are excited to present the latest updates on the golf teams’ facility at the Vanderbilt Golf Legends Club construction. Watch as Mark Carter, senior associate athletic director, and head golf coaches Scott Limbaugh and Greg Allen take us on a behind-the-scenes tour. Follow along to see the team clubhouse construction, the already completed Lewis Conner, Sr. Short Game Practice Facility, and the strokes gained area. Scheduled to open this spring, the golf project will be the first completed Vandy United project, welcoming a new era of opportunity for Vanderbilt Golf student-athletes and alumni.

Construction Update: Drone Tour

(April 2024)

FirstBank Stadium Premium Seating Experiences Launch

(January 2024) New premium seating experiences are here for the 2024 Vanderbilt football season, and game day at FirstBank Stadium will come to life like never before.

The introduction of north end zone premium seating marks another important milestone in Vandy United’s ongoing commitment to an unforgettable game day experience. As part of the university’s historic Dare to Grow campaign, Vandy United continues to reimagine the footprint of Vanderbilt Athletics. With north end zone seating available now and south end zone premium experiences available beginning in the 2025 season, Vanderbilt’s most passionate supporters can take a leadership role in supporting the future of Vanderbilt Athletics while enjoying a standard of comfort and amenities unmatched in our proud history.

Updated South End Zone Renderings

(December 2023) Vanderbilt Athletics and the National Commodore Club are thrilled to unveil new renderings of the South End Zone at FirstBank Stadium. The South End Zone will revolutionize the fan experience while catering to the needs of student-athletes. Set to open its doors in 2025, the South End Zone furthers our commitment to creating the best student-athlete and fan experience in the country. Features of the South End Zone includes premium seating, suites, exclusive club areas, a dedicated student-athlete training table and dining facility, as well as a cutting-edge football game day locker room.

For those interested in learning more, please fill out our premium seating interest form below. Additional information will be released in early 2024.

Construction Update: An inside look at Vandy United

Topping Out of Frame for Basketball Practice Facility

(November 2023) Placement of the final steel beam for the basketball operations center and practice facility on Nov. 2 marked the latest important milestone in the historic and ongoing Vandy United effort, part of the university’s $3.2 billion Dare to Grow campaign.  Vanderbilt, in collaboration with construction firm Barton Malow, has accomplished another construction milestone. The “topping out” of the basketball operations center was completed with the placement today of the last structural piece.

Lead Gift Launches Hawkins Field Enhancements

(September 2023) Vanderbilt University announced an opportunity for former Vanderbilt baseball student-athletes to take the lead in shaping the future of Hawkins Field. An anonymous Vandy baseball alumnus and his alumna spouse will match all qualifying gifts and pledges by other baseball alumni, up to $10 million. With this significant lead gift, the donors hope to challenge baseball alumni and inspire all supporters to join them in ushering in the next era for the iconic home of the two-time national champions.

Hawkins Field Enhancements

(May 2023) Vanderbilt revealed artistic renderings for major enhancements to Hawkins Field, home of Vanderbilt baseball and the two-time national champion VandyBoys. A cornerstone of Vandy United’s recently announced Dare to Grow phase, the Hawkins Field initiative creates extensive premium seating opportunities, expands capacity and reimagines the game day experience for supporters of one of college baseball’s most successful programs.

Vandy United Dare to Grow Phase

(May 2023) Vanderbilt University announced that the ongoing Vandy United campaign achieved its initial $300 million fundraising goal. This first phase represents the largest campaign in the history of Vanderbilt athletics and ushers in a new era of historic investment in student-athletes and the athletics experience. An integral part of Vanderbilt’s recently launched $3.2 billion Dare to Grow campaign, the largest in the university’s 150-year history, Vandy United’s next phase looks to build on its foundation with more facilities and operational enhancements.

Frist Athletics Village

(April 2023) Vanderbilt University announced an unprecedented philanthropic gift from Vanderbilt trustee Jennifer R. Frist, BS’93, and William R. (Billy) Frist to support Vandy United, another bold step forward in the landmark campaign.

The establishment of the Frist Athletics Village honors one of the largest gifts in Vanderbilt Athletics history. The complex encompasses the entirety of the campus neighborhood that is currently home to Vanderbilt Athletics. The area includes FirstBank Stadium, Memorial Gymnasium, Hawkins Field, the Lummis Family Tennis Center, the McGugin Center and Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success.

Official Groundbreaking

(February 2023) Vanderbilt marked a major milestone in the Vandy United campaign with a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 8. As construction begins on the basketball operations center, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee and leadership-level donors gathered to celebrate and reflect on Vandy United’s progress toward transforming the athletics footprint on campus and redefining what is possible for Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt Legends Club Enhancements

(January 2023)  Vanderbilt unveiled artists’ renderings detailing approximately $11 million in significant upgrades to men’s and women’s golf teams’ facilities at the Vanderbilt Legends Club, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to the home that has helped Commodores grow into SEC and NCAA champions.

Naming Rights Opportunities

Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success

(October 2022) Vanderbilt announced the creation of the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success, to be funded with part of the lead gift to the Vandy United campaign made by longtime supporter and Board of Trust member John R. Ingram. Housed within a central location in the McGugin Center, this initiative represents a restructured approach to how Vanderbilt Athletics will support academic, personal and career development.

We’re proud to announce the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success!

This initiative, made possible by longtime supporter and Board of Trust member John R. Ingram, MBA’86, will be an invaluable resource for our student-athletes as they pursue their academic and career goals. pic.twitter.com/1Pi9QsqwtQ

— Vanderbilt Athletics (@vucommodores) November 9, 2022

Updated Renderings of Basketball Operations Center

(October 2022) The latest detailed renderings of the basketball operations center and men’s and women’s practice courts

Latest Progress Discussion with Candice Lee

(April 2022) Candice Lee, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and athletic director, discusses the progress with Al Harris, Principal, Senior Architect at Populous

FirstBank Stadium Premium Areas 2022

(June 2022) Upgrades made to the suite level and bridge seating for the 2022 football season.

Stadium Naming Rights

(August 2022) Vanderbilt University and FirstBank have signed a 10-year football stadium naming rights and campus collaboration agreement.

Tennis Facility Renderings Unveiled

(September 2022) Upgrades, renovations will position tennis center among nation’s best

Naming Rights Opportunities