Local Government Relations

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    Vanderbilt expands residential colleges, supports students and neighbors during housing transition

    Striving to be a good neighbor while enhancing student life is a priority for Vanderbilt. With the expansion of residential colleges underway, the university is committed to supporting students and neighbors as some transition to off-campus living. Read More

    Sep. 23, 2025

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    On the Hill – Issue 14

    ON THE HILL is a biannual report produced by the Division of Government and Community Relations summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by the Vanderbilt Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

    Aug. 12, 2025

  • VandyVotes hosts a table at Ballotpalooza

    Vanderbilt recognized as 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

    What does it take to build a culture of civic engagement on campus? At Vanderbilt, it starts with empowering students, faculty and staff to make their voices heard at the ballot box. That commitment has earned the university national recognition as one of the 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting. Read More

    Jan. 24, 2025

  • Graphic for 'On the Hill' featuring the tagline 'Invest. Engage. Influence.' The image includes three sections: a U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., and CISA Director Jen Easterly at a table, a central image a group photo TBI and Vanderbilt officials, and Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell posing at an event.

    On the Hill – Issue 13

    ON THE HILL is a biannual report produced by the Division of Government and Community Relations summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by the Vanderbilt Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

    Dec. 19, 2024

  • Alice Randall, Carlos DeFord Bailey, Elisheba Israel Mrozik and Terry Vo

    Vanderbilt unveils mural honoring Black country music legends on Juneteenth

    In celebration of Juneteenth, a new mural honoring Black country music artists was unveiled on June 19 at the site of the former Vanderbilt Printing Services building. The mural, created by local artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik, draws inspiration from stories and history featured in Vanderbilt professor and award-winning songwriter Alice Randall’s latest book, My Black Country. Read More

    Jun. 24, 2024

  • Mayor Freddie O'Connell and Ashley Northington

    Vanderbilt hosts Moving Forward event to discuss Mayor O’Connell’s transportation plan

    Vanderbilt University, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Moving Forward, recently hosted an important event aimed at addressing Nashville's transportation future. The gathering centered around an open discussion with Mayor Freddie O’Connell regarding the “Choose How You Move” transportation plan. Read More

    May. 23, 2024

  • ON THE HILL, Invest. Engage. Influence.

    On the Hill – Issue 12

    ON THE HILL is a biannual report produced by the Division of Government and Community Relations summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by the Vanderbilt Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

    Apr. 25, 2024

  • Zulfat Suara, Delishia Porterfield, Angie Henderson, Quin Evans Segall

    Vanderbilt, Metro Council, highlight the achievements and journeys of women in government

    Vanderbilt celebrated Women's History Month with "A League of Our Own," a panel featuring the women leading the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Vice Mayor Angie Henderson and At-Large Council Members Delishia Porterfield, Quin Evans Segall, Olivia Hill and Zulfat Suara shared insights on their rise to leadership positions in public service and how they have navigated gender bias throughout their careers. Read More

    Mar. 25, 2024

  • On the Hill: Invest. Engage. Influence.

    On the Hill – Issue 11

    ON THE HILL is a biannual report produced by the Division of Government and Community Relations summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by the Vanderbilt Federal Relations, State Government Relations, and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

    Sep. 19, 2023

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    On the Hill

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    Aug. 23, 2023