Current Projects
Facilities Services partners with our campus and the University of Tennessee system in carrying out the goals
of the university’s Master Plan through research, design, collaborative project management, and creative problem solving. To learn more about current projects on campus, click on the tiles below.
Building a Better Campus
One Project At a Time
NEYLAND ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT
Status
Design
Projected Completion
Fall 2027
The Neyland Entertainment District will transform the area around Neyland Stadium into a year-round mixed-use destination featuring entertainment, dining, hospitality, and public gathering spaces while enhancing the gameday experience and riverfront connectivity.
Budget – $280M
Neyland Stadium
Renovations
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Summer 2026
Ongoing renovations are taking place at Neyland Stadium to enhance the fan experience for all Vols. This work includes skybox renovations, the addition of Founders’ Suites, construction of a Gate 10 Plaza and the South Concourse.
Budget – $337M
Lindsey Nelson Stadium Renovations
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Fall 2027
This multi-year renovation project allowed for expanded seating and accessibility, utilities infrastructure and press box upgrades, and increased capacity by 2,500. In Phase 3, improvements are slated for the press box, lighting, and enhancements worthy of a College World Series winning baseball program.
Budget – $105.6M
Library
Storage
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Summer 2026
The University of Tennessee library collections are a rich treasure trove of history and culture. As the size of the collection has outgrown storage in Hodges, a new facility is being erected with 20,500 GSF designed to house delicate items.
Budget – $13M
Fleming Warehouse
Parking site
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Summer 2026
UTK Facilities Services Planning and Design is overseeing the demolition of the UT Warehouse to make way for a new two-tiered surface parking lot expected to provide over 700 spaces when complete.
Budget – $3.8M
Torchbearer Residence
Hall
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Summer 2026
Torchbearer Hall will be located on the corner of Volunteer and Lake Loudoun Boulevards and will house 224,000 GSF over 7 floors with 1,136 beds. This residence hall will help alleviate campus housing concerns due to growth in enrollment.
Budget – $160M
Sherri Parker Lee
Softball Stadium
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Fall 2026
Sherri Parker Lee Softball Stadium will receive enhancements to include 12,000 GSF of space over one story housing locker rooms, team rooms, coaches offices, and a future hitting room.
Budget – $9.7M
Presidential Court
Renovation
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Spring 2027
The West Campus will continue to see improvement with the anticipated Presidential Court renovation project. Enhancements will include a home for various Student Life programs and Aramark offices, food delivery robot charging and maintenance area, package lockers for student residents and a coffee shop concept.
Budget – $40.5M
Randy boyd hall
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Fall 2027
To meet the needs of an ever-growing student population within business disciplines, Haslam College of Business is expanding into a brand-new five-story 240,000 GSF building. The space will include 18 classrooms, 1 food service venue, and 3 research laboratories and will serve 10,000+ students, staff, and faculty each week.
Budget – $227.4M
Wharton Chemistry
Building
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Fall 2029
The former Panhellenic Building has been cleared to make way for UT’s new Chemistry facility featuring over 162,000 GSF of research labs, classrooms, and offices on 6 to 8 floors.
Click Here to Watch the demolition.
Budget – $199M
Student Success
Building
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Fall 2027
As enrollment numbers continue to rise, the university is creating a space for Student Success to make sure all students are supported and equipped with the tools they need to succeed. Located on the site of the current Melrose Hall, this facility has been programmed to house study and testing for Student Success and Disability Services and includes multi-purpose spaces to build community and connection. The building will cover 5 stories and 119,000 GSF.
Budget – $108M
STUDENT UNION EAST PLAZA UPGRADES
Status
Construction
Projected Completion
Summer 2026
This project will create an outdoor gathering space for students, including parking areas for food trucks, a stage for events and the first outdoor fire table on campus.
Budget – $3.5M
INNOVATION PENINSULA
MASTER PLAN
Status
Planning
Projected Completion
TBD
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Facilities Services Planning & Design team, alongside UTRP/CFDC, UTIA, UTMC, and ORIED, is leading a long-term master plan for the peninsula south of the Tennessee River. Focused on Life and Health Sciences, the initiative aims to create a collaborative district that supports strategic goals, innovation, and evolving research needs.
Budget – TBD
FACILITIES MASTER
PLAN UPDATE
Status
Planning
Projected Completion
TBD
Developed in partnership with Ayres Saint Gross, the Facilities Services Master Plan establishes a long-range vision for expansion and modernization across four core sites: 2040 Sutherland Avenue, Concord, Middlebrook Pike, and Steam Plant Hill. Set for presentation in May 2026, the plan outlines phased facility reinvestment, infrastructure improvements, and strategic implementation efforts aimed at reducing deferred maintenance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the university’s long-term growth.
Budget – TBD
CAMPUS CHILDCARE
INITIATIVE
Status
Planning
Projected Completion
TBD
This project is a strategic investment in expanding childcare access for the university community, addressing the needs of more than 10,000 faculty, staff, and graduate student employees. Located at Cherokee Mills, the renovated 35,000-square-foot facility will serve at least 150 children ages six weeks to five years old through a public-private partnership with a qualified childcare provider, supporting employee recruitment, retention, and access to high-quality care.
Budget – TBD
P3 RESIDENCE HALLS
Status
Design
Projected Completion
Fall 2028 & Fall 2029
This is a Private-Public Partnership (P3) project to construct three new residence hall buildings with additional classrooms on the site of the existing Carrick and Reese Halls.
Budget – TBD
SECOND CREEK REPAIR
Status
Design
Projected Completion
Summer 2026
This project will stabilize the slope, shoreline, and stream corridor along the final section of Second Creek leading to Neyland Drive. The effort includes removing invasive vegetation and restoring the area with native East Tennessee plantings. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-to-late May and conclude in early Fall 2026.
Budget – TBD
Monthly Updates
FS PLANNING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Stay up to date with the latest from Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction. Our monthly progress reports highlight recent milestones, track project completion percentages (where applicable), and provide insights into the progress being made across campus. These reports offer a transparent look at how we’re shaping the built environment to support the university’s mission.
PLANNING & DESIGN UPDATES – 2026
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES – 2026
