Campus Construction Updates
Belmont University Nashville is growing. This page shares updates on active construction, pedestrian reroutes, closures and other campus disruptions. We post new information as soon as we have it.
For help with a campus access question, contact Facilities Management.
Current advisories
No active campus-wide disruptions right now. Construction is underway at The CORD at the Historic Powerhouse and Curb College on Music Row. See the project sections below for scope. Subscribe to campus notices to get alerts by email. When a disruption comes up, we post it here with the dates, the area affected, what to expect and how to get around it.
Active projects
Harrington Place Dining Hall Renovation
Harrington Dining Renovation at a glance
A key addition is the Bruin Test Kitchen, a hands-on culinary space where students can learn food preparation skills and create meals alongside campus chefs. The renovation also expands the Simple Zone, a dedicated allergen-conscious preparation area designed to support students with specific dietary needs.
| Detail | Information |
| Scope | Interior renovation including dining, servery and specialty spaces |
| Access | New lane gates with Bruin Card entry |
| Dining experience | Updated finishes, new seating and improved layout |
| Specialty spaces | Expanded Simple Zone for allergen-conscious dining |
| New feature | Bruin Test Kitchen for hands-on culinary experiences |
| Community space | Stage and LED wall for events and student programming |
| Private dining | Reconfigured room with updated presentation technology |
| Additional updates | Soft-serve ice cream station |
During the summer closure, dining services will shift to alternative locations to support students, faculty, staff and campus guests.
In June, a fully equipped dining tent on the main lawn will provide service comparable to Harrington, including seating for up to 600 guests, multiple service lines, beverage stations and climate-controlled coverage. In July, dining operations will transition to Betty’s Market.
Meal service (Monday–Friday)- Breakfast: 7–9 a.m.*
- Lunch: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
*Breakfast and weekend service available based on conference attendance.
Summer meal plans will not be offered. Students may use Bruin Bucks, which are accepted at on-campus dining locations, vending, Belmont Pharmacy and select off-campus partners. Walk-up payments will also be accepted at temporary dining locations.
For updated hours and additional dining options, visit Sodexo and the Bruin Eats app. For questions about dining, meal plans or summer operations, contact Auxiliary Services.
Recommended pedestrian routes and construction zones are reflected on our Interactive Campus Map.
The CORD at the Historic Powerhouse
A gathering and innovation hub in the center of campus.
The CORD-Powerhouse turns a historic building in the center of Belmont’s campus into a 17,029-square-foot hub where students across media, music and the arts can meet, create and perform. The project renovates the old powerhouse and adds a new three-story building beside it.
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Detail |
Information |
|---|---|
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Size |
17,029 square feet |
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Scope |
Renovation of the historic Powerhouse plus a new three-story addition |
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Performance capacity |
100 to 150 people for student performances |
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Digital Media Lab |
A new space for Unreal Engine animation and story-driven production |
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Collaboration space |
Rooms where arts and music students work together |
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Food service |
A beverage station and food offerings |
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Outdoor space |
Patio seating on multiple levels that opens onto the main campus lawn |
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Sustainability |
A green roof that helps manage stormwater |
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Location |
Center of the Belmont University Nashville campus |
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Status |
Under construction |
Curb College on Music Row
A home for Belmont’s music programs on Music Row.
Curb College on Music Row brings Belmont University Nashville’s College of Entertainment & Music Business closer to the industry it serves. The new facility at 15 Music Circle South sits on top of a four-story parking garage. It includes a performance venue, teaching studios, podcast and video production space and the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment.
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Detail |
Information |
|---|---|
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Address |
15 Music Circle South, Nashville |
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Scope |
Four-story building above a four-story parking garage |
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Performance venue |
350 standing or 260 seated |
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Multi-function space |
Up to 100 for luncheons or 175 for lectures |
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Center for Mental Health in Entertainment |
A dedicated support space for the music community |
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AET lab |
A black-box teaching space for audio engineering and lighting |
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Teaching space |
Three classrooms, two AET practice rooms and one five-piece band practice room |
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Content studio |
A podcast studio and a video production space |
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Main lobby |
Food service and open workspace for students and industry |
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Status |
Under construction |
What this means for campus:
Thank you for your patience while this work is underway. You may hear occasional noise. Some sidewalks near the CORD site may be rerouted, and traffic on Music Row and nearby streets may shift. When there is a specific disruption, we will post it in the Current Advisories section above.
Frequently Asked Questions
The CORD at the Historic Powerhouse is a 17,029-square-foot gathering and innovation hub in the heart of Belmont University Nashville’s campus. It renovates the historic Powerhouse and adds a new three-story building. It includes a performance space for 100 to 150 people, a Digital Media Lab focused on Unreal Engine animation, collaboration rooms, food service and an outdoor patio that connects to the campus lawn.
Curb College on Music Row is a new Belmont University Nashville building at 15 Music Circle South, with a four-story parking garage below. It will include a 350-capacity music venue, teaching studios, the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment, an AET lab, podcast and video production spaces and a multi-function space. It brings Belmont’s music business and entertainment programs to Music Row.
Short disruptions are expected while work is underway. We post pedestrian reroutes, noise windows and closures in the Current Advisories section as soon as we know about them. Subscribe to campus notices to get alerts by email.
