Frequently Asked Questions

How much are the bricks?

The bricks are $250 each.

Are the bricks tax-deductible?

The cost of the brick is fully tax-deductible.

Where do the funds from Pave the Way go?

All funds will be used for Vanderbilt Athletics facilities improvements.

Does my brick purchase count toward my National Commodore Club gift?
Does my brick purchase count toward my Vanderbilt Fund/Shape the Future pledge?

The proceeds of the brick project will be used for Vanderbilt Athletics facilities improvements. Brick purchases do not count toward National Commodore Club membership or Vanderbilt Fund annual giving.

How many characters can I put on my brick?

You may have up to 3 lines of 14 characters each. Spaces between words count as characters.

Upper and lower case?

Upper case.

May I choose the font for my brick?

No

What can I say on my brick?

Your inscription is up to you. Vanderbilt reserves the right to edit content.

Can I put my company’s logo on my brick?
Do you have some Vanderbilt-related logos that I can put on my brick?

No.

I already placed my order, but I want to change the text.

If you placed your order within the last 72 hours, you may call 615-343-6494 or e-mail us to change your text. If it is after that point, you may e-mail us but we cannot guarantee that your text will be able to be changed.

I ordered a brick but have changed my mind. How can I cancel the order?

If you placed your order within the last 48 hours, you may call 615-343-6494 or e-mail us to cancel your order. Be sure to include your Order ID and Transaction ID.

When is the latest I can buy a brick?

Brick sales began in early 2009 and only 5,000 bricks will be sold.

Can I order more than one brick?

Yes.

When will the bricks be laid?

Any order received before June 29, 2009 will be engraved and installed for our first home football game against Western Carolina on Saturday, September 5.

Where will the bricks be laid?

The bricks will form walkways by the newly renovated east and west gates at Vanderbilt Stadium.

I bought more than one brick. Will my bricks be laid next to each other?

We will try our best to accommodate this.