Memorial Gymnasium is a multi-purpose facility located in Nashville, Tennessee. Usually called Memorial Gym or simply Memorial, the building is located on the western side of the Vanderbilt University campus. It was built in 1952 and currently has a seating capacity of 14,326.

The Southeastern Conference’s most historic home for college basketball, Memorial Gymnasium serves as the home court for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Dedicated in 1952 as a memorial to all Vanderbilt men and women who served in World War II, the arena was built as a combination gymnasium and concert hall by the late master architect Edwin Keeble.

Among his many lasting architectural contributions to the city is Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gymnasium, named to honor the 144 students who lost their lives during World War II. Keeble found inspiration for the gym’s unusual design, which features a court that sits above portions of the crowd, while studying architecture in France.

Jan 16, 2025 · In one weekend, Vanderbilt will play two rivalry games against Tennessee. The two basketball games — men on Saturday, women on Sunday — bring as much anticipation to a weekend at Memorial...

Nov 2, 2023 · ENTRANCE TO MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM. Fans should plan to arrive early and allow extra time to enter Memorial Gymnasium during the 2023-24 season. Gates 1, 3, 6 and 11 will be open for all basketball games. ADA access is available through Gate 11. Gate 9 is unavailable for entry as the Hawkins Field main gate is closed due to construction.

Memorial Gym 210 25th Ave S Nashville, TN 37240. In the Music City, it only seems appropriate that the gymnasium of the largest university in Nashville was originally built as a basketball arena and concert hall. Vanderbilt University’s Memorial Gymnasium has a long history of being one of the most challenging venues for visiting teams to play in.

The historical Memorial Gymnasium (or Mem Gym) opened in 1924 and is the primary gym on central Grounds. As the home of the varsity volleyball and wrestling teams, Memorial Gymnasium has a unique feel from our other facilities.

Memorial Gymnasium is a multi-purpose facility located in Nashville, Tennessee. Usually called Memorial Gym or simply Memorial, the building is located on the western side of the Vanderbilt University campus. It was built in 1952 and currently has a seating capacity of 14,326.

Memorial Gymnasium is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. It opened in 1924. It replaced Fayerweather Gymnasium as home to the University of Virginia Cavaliers basketball team until University Hall opened in 1965.

Memorial Gym is one of the oldest basketball arenas in the country, and the oldest in the Southeastern Conference. It is referred to often as "The Fenway Park of College Basketball." Fans use the slogan "Memorial Magic" to refer to the Commodore's home court advantage.