Classes resume, offices open tomorrow, Wed. Jan. 28

12:29 PM

Classes will resume and university offices will be open tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 28) on a regular schedule. University activities and events will resume. This includes regular hours of operation and services for campus dining locations, Health Services, the Volpe Library and the Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center.

As portions of the state continue to deal with the impacts of the recent winter storm, students who may have concerns about weather conditions and their commute to campus should exercise their best judgment and communicate with their instructors. Additionally, employees who may still be impacted by weather should contact their supervisor.

Special thanks to our Facilities crews, University Housing & Residential Life, Dining Services and other personnel who worked to serve our students and keep campus safe during the recent snow. 

Find answers to additional common weather-related questions at www.tntech.edu/weather. 

Classes canceled, university offices closed for tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 27

1:06 PM

  

Students, Faculty and Staff:

Due to ongoing winter weather concerns, classes will not meet and university offices will be closed for tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 27). University activities and events are canceled.

Essential services, including Dining Services, will continue operating.  

While facilities crews work around the clock to de-ice slick areas of campus, they advise that students should walk in the grass for better traction whenever possible and avoid stairs. Whenever possible, use each building's ADA accessible entrances.

With a Cold Weather Advisory in effect for all of Middle Tennessee through noon on Tuesday, those who do need to go out in the weather for any reason should dress in layers and cover exposed skin in the extreme cold.

The Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center and JJ Oakley Health Services will also remain closed for student and staff safety. The Volpe Library building and departments will also be closed.

UCHRA transportation services, which provide campus shuttles and other area transportation routes, will not be operating today or Tuesday.

A decision regarding a campus status for Wednesday. Jan. 28, will be made no later than 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Updated Dining Services Hours for Monday, Jan. 26:

·      The Caf 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

·      Chick-fil-A 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

·      Starbucks CLOSED

·      Papa John’s 6-10 p.m.

·      Taco Bell  Noon – 7 p.m.

·      The Market at Swoops  10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

·      The Market at McCord 24 hours

 

Additional updates will be shared by email as well as to the university's Facebook page, X (formerly Twitter) account, Instagram story, and university website as information becomes available.

Find answers to additional common weather-related questions at www.tntech.edu/weather. 

Classes canceled, university offices closed for tomorrow, Jan. 26 w

12:27 PM

 Due to ongoing winter weather concerns, classes will not meet and university offices will be closed for tomorrow (Monday, Jan. 26). University activities and events are canceled.

Essential services, including Dining Services, will be operating.  

Facilities crews continue to treat campus sidewalks, high traffic areas, and parking lots.  

The Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center and JJ Oakley Health Services will also remain closed for student and staff safety.

The Volpe Library will offer modified hours tomorrow of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A decision regarding a campus status for Tuesday. Jan. 27, will be made no later than 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26.

Updated Dining Services Hours for Sunday, Jan. 25: 

• The Caf 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Starbucks 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Papa John’s 6-10 p.m.
• Taco Bell  11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Additional updates will be shared by email as well as to the university's Facebook page, X (formerly Twitter) account, Instagram story, and university website as information becomes available.

Find answers to additional common weather-related questions at www.tntech.edu/weather. 

Planning for this weekend's expected inclement weather

9:41 AM

Students, faculty and staff:

As we prepare for the potential of significant snowfall this weekend, please know that university leadership is already working with local and regional officials to take all necessary precautions and ensure the continued provision of essential services for our campus community.

Facilities personnel will begin treating university roads and sidewalks on Friday, Jan. 23, and will continue servicing the campus throughout the weekend.

The university has also recently added a redundant electrical utility feed that will serve as a backup for the campus in the event that our primary electrical circuit suffers a blackout.

Please take note of the following updates and recommendations as we plan for the incoming weather and work to keep our community safe:

• ​A decision regarding a campus closure for Monday, Jan. 26, will be made no later than noon on Sunday, Jan. 25.
  
  
• Please refer to tntech.edu/weather for information on where campus closure or delay announcements will be shared.
  
  
• In the event of a campus closure, residence halls will remain staffed and fully operational for all on-campus students, and Dining Services will continue serving meals at The Caf.
  
  
• Determinations on the ability to open additional campus dining locations and other campus services (e.g., The Burn, Health Services) will be made as weather conditions permit.
  
  
• You can help us maintain campus safety by following these helpful tips:
  
  
• When the campus is closed, this typically means all employees are excused from their duties unless informed otherwise by their supervisor (e.g., essential on-site personnel for campus operations). However, in the event of a prolonged closure, some staff may be asked to begin working remotely. Therefore, university employees are encouraged to take their work devices home on Friday, Jan. 23. Employees should also ensure all windows in their buildings are closed before departing campus.
  
  
• In the event of a campus closure, employees who are not required to report to campus to perform their duties can help us prioritize student needs by remaining at home and keeping roads clear for facilities teams and emergency personnel.
  
  
• During icy conditions, some building entrances and stairwells may become hazardous. Whenever possible, use each building's ADA accessible entrance for safer passage.
  
  
• Students who remain on campus are encouraged to park in green-zoned parking lots to reduce walking distances to residence halls and allow our teams to use red- and gold-zoned lots for snow removal.
  
  
• Students residing at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville are strongly encouraged to consider alternate arrangements for the weekend due to the center’s remote location and the potential for impassable roads. University representatives will reach out directly to affected students.
  
  All students, whether residing on or off campus, may wish to consider gathering some emergency supplies, such as nonperishable food items, a flashlight with extra batteries, and items to stay warm. This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides further guidance.

Stay safe, warm and keep your Wings Up!

UPDATE: Classes canceled, university offices closed for Thursday, Feb. 20

8:37 PM

Due to ongoing icy weather conditions, classes will not meet and university offices will be closed for tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 20).

The Golden Eagle women's and men's basketball games scheduled for tomorrow against UT Martin will continue as planned, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively.

The Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center and JJ Oakley Health Services will also close tomorrow for student and staff safety.

The Volpe Library will offer modified hours tomorrow of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness will have the Eagle Eye Crisis Hotline Available 24/7 for any urgent matters at 855-206-8997. In addition, the campus community may access Tennessee Crisis Chat by texting "Hello" to 741-741. The Volunteer Behavioral Health mental health crisis hotline is also available anytime at 1-800-704-2651.

The following campus dining locations will open tomorrow:

• The Caf - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Chick-fil-A - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Starbucks - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Library Market - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Poet's - 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Swoops Market - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Poppies - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Papa Johns - 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Updates about other campus facilities and services will be shared as information becomes available. Updates will also be posted to the university Facebook page, X (formerly Twitter) account, Instagram story and website.


Find answers to other common weather-related questions at www.tntech.edu/weather.

Stay safe and warm, Golden Eagles!

Classes canceled, university offices closed Feb. 19 due to inclement weather

6:25 AM

Due to inclement weather and slick road conditions, classes are canceled and university offices will be closed today, Wednesday, Feb. 19.

JJ Oakley Health Services and the Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center will also close today for student and staff safety. The Volpe Library will be open on modified hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness will have the Eagle Eye Crisis Hotline Available 24/7 for any urgent matters at 855-206-8997. In addition, the campus community may access Tennessee Crisis Chat at 741-741.

The Caf, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Swoops Market will be open today in the Roaden University Center. Poet's Coffee will be open in the Volpe Library and Papa John's Pizza will open in McCord Hall.

Additional updates will be shared to the university's Facebook page, X (formerly Twitter) account, Instagram story and university website as information becomes available.

Find answers to additional common weather-related questions at www.tntech.edu/weather. 

University offices closed Friday, January 10 due to inclement weather

1:06 PM

Students, faculty and staff:

In light of expected inclement weather, university offices will be CLOSED Friday, Jan. 10 (tomorrow).
With classes currently not in session, and due to the timing and severity of the expected weather system, many campus services will also close tomorrow. This includes all Dining Services locations, The Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation & Fitness Center, J.J. Oakley Health Services, the University Bookstore, The Post (Mail Services) and the Volpe Library.

The Admissions, Business (including Bursar), Financial Aid, Military & Veterans Affairs, and Scholarships offices will be available by phone or email.

The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness will have the Eagle Eye Crisis Hotline Available 24/7 for any urgent matters at 855-206-8997. In addition, the campus community may access Tennessee Crisis Chat by texting "Hello" to 741-741. Volunteer Behavioral Health’s mental health crisis hotline number is 1-800-704-2651.

At this time, no changes have been made to the Thursday, Jan. 16 start date for spring 2025 classes or the Tuesday, Jan. 14 reopening date for residence halls.

Please help us prepare for the incoming weather by securely closing all windows in your offices, rooms and common areas before you depart for the day. Also consider using your building's ADA accessible entrance, as opposed to the stairs, during icy conditions.

​Further updates will be provided via the university's Facebook page, X (formerly Twitter) account, Instagram story, and university website as information becomes available.  

Stay safe, warm and keep your Wings Up!

Campus opening delayed until 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22

6:32 PM

 Due to continued icy road conditions in some areas of our region, the Tennessee Tech campus will operate on a delayed opening for tomorrow (Monday), Jan. 22.

University offices will open and classes will start at 10 a.m. Classes starting before 10 a.m. will not meet.

Additionally, classes at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville will not meet on Monday due to utility repairs resulting from the winter storms. The Craft Center Gallery and offices will also be closed.  

Other campus services will delay or modify operations, including: 

• The Caf will open at 8 a.m. 
• Chick-fil-A, Einstein Brothers Bagels and Starbucks will open at 10 a.m. 
• Au Bon Pain will remain closed until Tuesday, Jan. 23. 

The Burn open on Saturday, Jan. 20. Enjoy games or a workout!

9:56 AM

 Enjoy games or a workout today in The Burn from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Health Services, The Burn closed Friday, Jan. 19

8:54 AM

 Please note that Health Services and the Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation & Fitness Center ("Burn") will be closed today due to icy roads and weather conditions. This is a change from previous announcements.

If weather conditions permit, The Burn will reopen tomorrow (Saturday) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will open Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.