ACCRE Home

Enabling Researcher-Driven Innovation and Exploration


Vanderbilt Home
Our Location

Mailing Address:
ACCRE
Vanderbilt University
Peabody #34
230 Appleton Place
Nashville, TN 37203

Shipping Address:
ACCRE
Vanderbilt University
1231 18th Avenue South
Hill Center Suite 143
Nashville, TN 37203


Directions to our offices

1231 18th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37212-2807

ACCRE is located in the Hill Center ITS building 2nd floor Suite 201 on the Peabody campus next to the Commons Student Center. It is about a 15 minutes walk from many locations on campus.

Walking directions from central or medical campus

  • Cross 21st Ave. at the walking bridge near Edgehill Avenue or Medical Center Drive.
  • Follow the directions on the map below.

Driving directions from central or medical campus

  • From 21st Ave. go east on Edgehill.
  • Turn right on 18th Ave.
  • Park as instructed. Zone 1 or other authorized permit is needed to park in lot 77 on the east side of 18th Ave, across the street from the Hill Center.
  • Follow the signs to the ramp to enter the Hill Center on the north side (entrance to ITS).
  • Continue to room 141 and ask for ACCRE because you cannot enter our offices on the second floor without a key card access.
  • Our offices are actually located on the second floor through lobby 201 then to your right.


Red areas on the map reflect areas with construction.

The green area is a Zone 1 parking lot.

The blue area also is a Zone 1 lot, but has 2 visitor spaces. They are the 4th and 5th spaces on the left as you enter the upper deck. They are marked with signs that read Reserved Parking RS# 002 and Reserved Parking RS# 003. Please only use these spaces if you are not a Vanderbilt University employee.

The yellow arrows show you the best path to enter the building.

Additional metered parking is available at the NE corner of 18th and Edgehill.

Top of Page


Driving directions from off campus (1231 18th Ave South)

I-40 (from points east/west)

  • Take the Broadway exit and head west (away from downtown Nashville).
  • Within 0.5 mile Broadway will split into Broadway (left) and West End (right). Stay to your left continuing through the light on Broadway.
  • Broadway will merge into 21st Avenue South. (see map)
  • Once you are on 21st Ave South, you will go approximately 3 blocks before taking a left onto Edgehill Avenue.
  • Turn right on 18th Ave.
  • Park as instructed. Zone 1 or other authorized permit is needed to park in lot 77 on the east side of 18th Ave, across the street from the Hill Center.
  • Follow the signs to the ramp to enter the Hill Center on the north side (entrance to ITS).
  • Continue to room 141 and ask for ACCRE because you cannot enter our offices on the second floor without a key card access.
  • Our offices are actually located on the second floor through lobby 201 then to your right.

From points north using I-65 South (or I-24 East to I-65 South)

  • Stay on I-65 South until it merges with I-40 East
    Note: Stay in the either of two right-hand lanes on I-65 South as you approach the merge with I-40. Those two lanes will exit to I-40 East.
  • Follow the directions for I-40 above.

From points southeast using I-24 West

  • Take I-40 West and follow the directions for I-40 above.

From points south using I-65 North

  • Take I-40 West and follow the directions for I-40 above.

From points east/west using I-440

  • Exit on 21st Avenue /Hillsboro Road - take 21st Avenue northbound.
  • Follow 21st Avenue to Edgehill Avenue (turn right onto Edgehill).
  • Turn right on 18th Ave.
  • Park as instructed. Zone 1 or other authorized permit is needed to park in lot 77 on the east side of 18th Ave, across the street from the Hill Center.
  • Follow the signs to the ramp to enter the Hill Center on the north side (entrance to ITS).
  • Continue to room 141 and ask for ACCRE because you cannot enter our offices on the second floor without a key card access.
  • Our offices are actually located on the second floor through lobby 201 then to your right.

Top of Page


Nearby Lodging

For lodging close to ACCRE (within .7 miles from our building), we recommend the following hotels (click for directions from ACCRE, or enter their addresses above):

  1. Embassy Suites
    1811 Broadway; 615-320-8899

  2. Courtyard by Marriott
    1901 West End Avenue; 615-327-9900

  3. Hampton Inn
    1919 West End Avenue; 615-329-1144

The location of ACCRE is designated by the red star on the map (1231 18th Avenue South).

Driving Directions to These Hotels

From Nashville International Airport:

  • Get on I-40 West toward downtown Nashville.
  • Take the Broadway exit and head west (away from downtown Nashville).
  • Within 0.5 mile Broadway will split into Broadway (left) and West End (right).
    • If you are going to the Embassy Suites, stay left through the light - staying on Broadway. The hotel will be on your left at approximately 18th Ave South.
    • If you are going to either the Courtyard by Marriott or the Hampton Inn, stay right through the light onto West End Avenue. The hotels will be on your left at approximately 19th Ave South.

From all points via land transportation:

  • Get on interstate I-40.
  • Take the Broadway exit and head west (away from downtown Nashville).
  • Within 0.5 mile Broadway will split into Broadway (left) and West End (right).
    • If you are going to the Embassy Suites, stay left through the light - staying on Broadway. The hotel will be on your left at approximately 18th Ave South.
    • If you are going to either the Courtyard by Marriott or the Hampton Inn, stay right through the light onto West End Avenue. The hotels will be on your left at approximately 19th Ave South.

Top of Page