The largest undertaking of its kind in school history, Vandy United represents a bold step for Vanderbilt Athletics. A $300 million investment in student-athletes and athletics programs, the Vandy United Fund will support major facilities and operational enhancements. It will elevate each sport at Vanderbilt, transform the athletics footprint on campus, build the best student-athlete experience in college sports, and create an immersive gameday experience for Commodore Nation.

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.

#VandyUnited Construction Cams: Follow all the Vandy United progress with our live construction cams! There is a view of the north end zone, and a view of the south end zone.

Wilts, Snedekers and Conners Seed Initial Investment for Newest Vandy United Men’s and Women’s Golf Initiative
Wilts, Snedekers and Conners Seed Initial Investment for Newest Vandy United Men’s and Women’s Golf Initiative

January 20, 2023

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Latest Updates

Vandy United Dare to Grow Phase

<p>(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.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-281896 size-large" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/vucommodores-prod/2023/05/Aerial-VUF-DTG-copy_2-1024x597.jpg" alt width="1024" height="597" /></p>

Frist Athletics Village

<p>(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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-289508" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/vucommodores-prod/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-16-151559-1.jpg" alt width="848" height="591" /></p>

Official Groundbreaking

<p>(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.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-286408" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/vucommodores-prod/2023/07/20230208KS108-300x200.jpg" alt width="848" height="565" /></p>

Vanderbilt Legends Club Enhancements

<p>(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.</p> <p><a href="/documents/75d0026f-cdec-4308-9dad-d776ed505a9e.pdf">Naming Rights Opportunities</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-270575 size-large" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/vucommodores-prod/2023/01/Vanderbilt-Golf-Team-Enscape-1024x476.jpg" alt width="1024" height="476" /></p>

Latest Progress Discussion with Candice Lee

<p>(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</p> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-265435" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/vucommodores-prod/2022/10/candice-lee-screenshot-300x168.png" alt width="482" height="270" /></p>

Project Details

  • Renovate and expand the existing team clubhouse facilities.
  • A new lobby, hall of fame, team lounge, locker rooms, meeting rooms, fitness area, outdoor terraces and offices.
  • Renovate and expand the Cleo and Lewis Conner, Sr. Short Game Facility and driving range tee boxes.
  • Enhanced putting greens with different types of grasses to better mirror playing conditions on competition courses.
  • A new strokes gained area to continue to help student-athletes train more efficiently and reach their full potential.
  • Modify chipping areas to create more length for a wider array of shots.

Naming Rights Opportunities

“Each of these projects is a significant undertaking in its own right; taken together, they catapult Vanderbilt’s ability to enhance success on and off the field for all of our student-athletes.”
“Each of these projects is a significant undertaking in its own right; taken together, they catapult Vanderbilt’s ability to enhance success on and off the field for all of our student-athletes.”

– Candice S. Lee, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director