Thomas F. Frist College of Medicine
To house Belmont's new medical school - the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine - Belmont has current plans for a 160,000 square foot structure that includes a 350-space, below ground parking garage puts the building in line with the size and scope of other medical school buildings while also allowing for room to grow.
The site is within a block of the campus’ Gordon E. Inman Center and McWhorter Hall, which collectively are home to Belmont’s well known nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, public health and pharmacy programs. The initial plans for the building continue the rich architectural detailing for which Belmont is known, extending the campus’ footprint further down Wedgewood Avenue. The facility is being designed to create a fully interdisciplinary educational experience, allowing students in Belmont’s existing health science programs to interact with aspiring MDs and work together as a team just as they would within a normal healthcare delivery system.
Large lecture spaces and learning studios will be complemented by high-tech simulation areas that utilize virtual and augmented reality as part of their simulated offerings. The facility is also anticipated to be flexible to adapt both to new technologies and equipment as well as to changes in health care models. In addition, the building is expected to establish a physical space dedicated to honor inductees to the Tennessee Healthcare Hall of Fame.
Currently in the midst of hiring faculty and developing curriculum to share with the accrediting body, teams of health care leaders, faculty and consultants have been formulating the vision and goals for the new college, ensuring it aligns with the mission that makes a Belmont education distinctive.
Frist College of Medicine Construction Schedule
September 2, 2021 – April 14, 2024*
September 2, 2021 - October 13, 2021: Line drilling - COMPLETED
October 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022: Necessary Blasting - 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m. - COMPLETED
October 4, 2021 - November 1, 2021: Connect existing to new Acklen Storm Sewer Line - COMPLETED
October 11, 2021 - February 11, 2022: Excavation & Truck Hauling - COMPLETED
February 1, 2022 - August 12, 2022: Garage Structure - WORK BEGUN
May 9 - 30, 2022 - Acklen Ave. will be closed to THRU traffic between 15th Ave. S and 12th Ave. S to install a sewer line. Acklen residents will always have access to their homes by entering from 12th Ave. S or 15th. - COMPLETED
August 15, 2022 - April 15, 2024: Building Construction - WORK BEGUN
Green Roof Installation: A mobile crane is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday morning 11/14 to hoist the soil and plants to the roofs. The crane will be located at the SE corner of the jobsite along Acklen Avenue and will be inside the job fence. Semi-trucks will need to access Acklen Avenue to deliver crane counterweights as well as landscape materials. These delivery trucks will be on the north side of the road and should not impact 2-way traffic along Acklen Ave. If there is any disruption to traffic, we will have flaggers available.
The mobile crane is scheduled to be on site from Tuesday 11/14 through Friday 11/17.
Asphalt Paving:
Monday November 13th – Friday November 17th:
Concrete curb installation at the FCOM jobsite and asphalt milling in Acklen Avenue, One lane of Acklen Avenue open during the asphalt milling activities and will have traffic control officers stationed on each end of the road while working.
Monday November 20th – Friday December 1st:
Asphalt paving at FCOM jobsite Acklen Avenue, West Alley. - Asphalt paving work is dependent on proper weather conditions and the schedule is subject to change. - Metro Nashville is planning to pave a portion of Acklen Avenue as part of their utility improvements in the area. RCMC is scheduled to pave the remaining section of road from where Metro stops to the roundabout at 15th & Acklen Ave. - There is currently not a date for Metro’s paving activity but are working to contact their contractors. - One lane of Acklen Avenue will remain open during our portion of the paving activities and will have traffic control officers stationed on each end of the road while working. Please note that once these curb and paving activities take place that all vehicle traffic to the College of Medicine will enter and exit the site from Acklen Avenue until the north plaza is completed.
*All dates are approximate
Blasting Reports
There were 7 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the sewer line site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project, this week, were evaluated and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.24 in/sec which is 12 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week, were evaluated and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 121 dB which is 11 percent of the legal limit.
There were 3 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the sewer line installation. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. Blasting has concluded for the storm drain relocation. The measured peak particle velocities for the project, this week, were evaluated and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.56 in/sec which is 28 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week, were evaluated and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 126 dB which is 20 percent of the legal limit.
There was 1 blast on the project. This blast was monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project, this past week, were evaluated and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.39 in/sec which is 19.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 127 dB which is 22.5 percent of the legal limit.
There were 10 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project, this past week, were evaluated and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.42 in/sec which is 21 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week, were evaluated and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 123 dB which is 14.0 percent of the legal limit.
There were 11 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project, this past week, were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.51 in/sec which is 25.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 125 dB which is 18.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 9 blasts on the project. This blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.65 in/sec which is 32.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week, were evaluated and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 125 dB which is 18.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 6 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits.
The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.46 in/sec which is 23 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 125 dB which is 18.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 10 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.60 in/sec which is 30 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 125 dB which is 18.0 percent of the legal limit.
There were 9 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week, were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.56 in/sec which is 28 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week, were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 123 dB which is 14.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 8 blasts on the project. Thee blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.45 in/sec which is 22.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 121 dB which is 11.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 4 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project, this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.55 in/sec which is 27.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 122 dB which is 12.5 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 10 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.44 in/sec which is 22 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 122 dB which is 12.5 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 6 blasts on the project. This blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.43 in/sec which is 21.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 114 dB which is 5.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 6 blasts on the project. This blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.39 in/sec which is 19.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 123 dB which is 14.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 6 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.37 in/sec which is 18.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 122 dB which is 12.5 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 5 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.43 in/sec which is 21.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 124 dB which is 16.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 3 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project, this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.60 in/sec which is 30.0 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week, were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 125 dB which is 18.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 8 blasts on the project. This blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.44 in/sec which is 22.0 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 125 dB which is 18.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 7 blasts on the project. This blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.40 in/sec which is 20.0 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 122 dB which is 12.5 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 8 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.31 in/sec which is 15.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 124 dB which is 16.0 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 3 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.28 in/sec which is 14.0 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 123 dB which is 15.5 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 2 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.33 in/sec which is 16.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week, were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 127 dB which is 22 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 7 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.32 in/sec which is 16 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 124 dB which is 16 percent of the legal limit.
This past week there were 7 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that the blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits. The measured peak particle velocities for the project this past week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.51 in/sec which is 25.5 percent of the legal limit. The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 125 dB which is 18 percent of the legal limit. Blasting has concluded.
Caldwell II Residence Hall
Belmont University continues to prioritize student success while providing more opportunities for students to live on the University’s vibrant campus, located just two miles from thriving downtown Nashville. Belmont leaders recently received approval from Metro Planning to move forward on a new residence hall to be built on Caldwell Avenue adjacent to the current Caldwell Hall.
Providing scenic views of the Nashville skyline, this new residential facility will house 718 freshmen and upperclassmen in both suite-style and apartment settings. In addition, the building will offer a number of special amenities including a 3,100 square foot E-sports suite, dedicated laundry room and a grab-and-go food service outlet.
Construction is expected to begin on the new hall later this summer with the building scheduled to open Fall 2025.
- February 2. full road closure from 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Confirmed)
- February 13. full road closure from 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Tentative)
- February 17. single lane closure from 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Tentative)
Blast Reports
This past week there were 13 blasts on the project. These blasts were monitored at multiple locations surrounding the site. The seismic and air concussion readings were evaluated, and it was determined that blasting exposures to the neighboring structures were conducted in accordance with the State’s legal limits.
The measured peak particle velocities for the project, this past week, were evaluated, and it was determined that the average peak particle velocity measured at the site last week was 0.38 in/sec which is 19 percent of the legal limit.
The air concussion or air blast levels measured for the project last week, were evaluated, and it was determined that the average air concussion or air blast levels measured at the site last week were 121 dB which is 11.08 percent of the legal limit.