Located in Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness options including swimming, climbing, tennis, squash, and weightlifting. The facility has friendly staff and provides open hours on weekends. Despite its diverse amenities, the center struggles with outdated equipment and inconsistencies in operational policies, particularly during school breaks and summer periods.
With spaces for group fitness classes and specialized facilities like a track and climbing wall, it's an ideal place for students and staff but might not be suitable for the community members seeking modern equipment and clear policies.
Pros:
- Wide variety of equipment and activities.
- Friendly and professional staff.
- Multiple large spaces for workouts.
- Track and climbing wall available.
- Open on weekends.
- Offers group fitness classes.
- Great resource for students and staff.
- Reasonable price for Vanderbilt staff.
- Well-maintained facility.
- Pool and water activities available.
Cons:
- Outdated equipment and machines.
- Inconsistent operational policies.
- Not suitable for non-students due to strict membership policies.
Location / Contact
- Address: 2700 Children's Way, Nashville, TN 37212, United States
- Phone:+1 615-343-6627
- Website:vanderbilt.edu
Rating Stats
Reviews (20)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.4-star.
This business has 20 reviews.
The address is: 2700 Children's Way, Nashville, TN 37212, United States .
The contact number is +1 615-343-6627
This service is listed under Wellness Center .
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Margot Le Baron
5 years ago
My boyfriend is a graduate student here and I had no problem getting a pass the first time; however, the next day, I went without him and the woman at the front desk was very rude and told me my boyfriend had to be present in order for me to workout there- I have never heard of a gym or wellness center ESPECIALLY at a university that only sells day passes to students. So just keep this in mind if you are not affiliated to Vanderbilt you cannot workout here and you will be treated disrespectfully if you dare ask to buy a pass. Disappointing and strange.
C
5 years ago
The track is the best part! But the machines are outdated and in need of a deep clean/repair. The free weights and barbells could use some attention too.It would be great if they were open before 12pm on Sunday's but you can’t have everything
Nikhil Bagde
6 years ago
Pathetic service. During summer they close at 8pm but still charge same amount per month. How rubbish.Swimming pool is closed for 3 days in a week. …
Brent Kottner
6 years ago
Had a great experience watching a track meet between several different colleges and universities that met at Vanderbilt. We went to watch a coach friend of ours who coaches for Ole Miss. Just so you know, you cannot take food into the main area, and will be asked to stay upstairs where there are some chairs and tables that you can look over from. Great updated facility, definitely top-of-the-line! Look forward to your visit here.
Danielle Ndi
6 years ago
Good facility overall. They have most equipment available to all but some equipment is limited to use by those in scheduled classes. Locker rooms are quite outdated and there's no steam room or sauna (that I've seen).
Mandy Morgan, PhD
7 years ago
Gym is dated and employees start closing the gym at least 30 mins before closing time, despite the fact that people pay $45/month. Has very few mats for stretching and ab work throughout, rarely even has music playing in work out areas. …
Austin Lanser
7 years ago
I don't recommend membership if you're not a student. It is too expensive (even the discounted alumni membership) considering the terrible hours during school breaks. The climbing wall is cool, but it closes earlier than the rest.
Hannah Zan
7 years ago
Very nice gym! Has multiple large spaces with plenty of machines but if you want to do yoga, it's difficult to find a place.
Joe L
8 years ago
Fantastic resource for students and staff of Vanderbilt. They have a variety of options in regards to work out rooms. They also offer a number of different classes. Great place to work out at a fairly reasonable price for Vanderbilt staff.
Brian Chia
8 years ago
It's always been a quality gym with a wide variety of equipment and activities. Pool, climbing wall, tennis and squash courts, weight room, track and more. Awesome place!