Meeting Location
The SPF-25 Forum will be held at Vanderbilt University, a picturesque 330-acre campus in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will take place in the Jacobs Believed In Me Auditorium, located within Featheringill/Jacobs Hall (FGH). The building’s address is 400 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240.
Walking Directions: Featheringill Hall can be easily found by entering "Featheringill Hall" into any GPS app, which should autofill the address as 400 24th Ave South. Look for signage on campus to guide you to the building. From the Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel on West End Avenue, it’s a short 0.5-mile walk (approximately 10 minutes). A detailed walking route can be accessed here.
Driving: If driving, turn onto campus from West End Avenue onto 24th Ave South (between the four-tower dorms). Featheringill Hall is located on the left, at the second stop sign.
Room Block
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Homewood Suites by Hilton® Nashville Vanderbilt, TN at a special rate of $199 per night (plus tax). The discounted rates are available for stays between Monday, March 10, 2025, and Friday, March 14, 2025.
The reservation deadline for the reduced rate is February 7, 2025, but we strongly encourage you to book as soon as possible. Reservations can be made:
- Online: Reservation Link
- By phone: Call +1 615-340-8000 and mention the SUNS Workshop to secure the discounted rate.
If you experience any issues, please contact Katie Dey at SUNS-PF@sos-vo.org for assistance.
Wireless Internet Access
Visitors to Vanderbilt University can connect to the vuGuest wireless network for internet access. Follow these steps:
- Connect your device to the network vuGuest.
- The login screen should appear automatically. If it does not, open a web browser and visit any public website to trigger the login screen.
- Review and accept the terms of use, then select Log In.
Access is valid for 24 hours and can be renewed by repeating these steps.