Following an Oct. 22 announcement to the community, Sewanee Village Ventures (SVV) will begin initial stages of the construction process for 48 new apartments for employees beginning Thursday, January 8th. This first phase will consist of harvesting timber as part of a larger project managed by the Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability (OESS). Following, site clearing will take place in preparation for construction scheduled to begin in May 2026. Illustrations, floorplans, and a site plan for the two three-story buildings can be found online here.

Expanding employee housing options is a key priority within the University’s strategic plan. Adding apartments in the Village significantly advances the University’s ability to provide attractive and affordable housing in Sewanee, while creating an additional pathway for many employees to live on the Domain. Importantly, this initiative will help reverse the decades-long trend of faculty and staff living farther from campus, and foster greater interaction and connection with our students.

A groundbreaking will be scheduled for April 2026, and construction will take place between May 2026 and the summer of 2027 with the goal of welcoming employee residents shortly thereafter.