In Tennessee, pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked crosswalks and at intersections—but safety is a shared responsibility. Always use crosswalks when available and obey pedestrian signals. Don’t suddenly step into traffic. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and exercise due care to avoid collisions. Stay alert, heads up, phones down, and help keep everyone safe.
Author: Jonathan Frank
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Love at First Bite
Join us on August 20th in the Caf to kick off the school year and commemorate your first official bite on campus! This will be an all-day event.
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TN Tech Police remind you to know the laws before you ride
Know the law before you ride. In Tennessee, bicycles are vehicles and must follow the same traffic laws as cars. Ride on the right side of the road, use lights at night, use hand signals when turning, and obey traffic signals and stop signs. Drivers must give cyclists at least 3 feet when passing.
Cyclists should wear a helmet, stay alert, share the road, and ride safely.
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Earth Science students gain hands-on learning through trip to Arizona
Twelve Tennessee Tech Earth Sciences majors got to experience a 10-day field course that tested their geologic knowledge with hands-on learning. Students traveled to Petrified Forest National Park, Canyon de Chelly, Meteor Crater, the San Francisco Volcanic fields, Wupatki (Puebloan) National Monument, Sunset Crater National Park, Lowell Observatory, and the Grand Canyon. Activities on the trip included hiking the Grand Canyon, kayaking on the Colorado River, and climbing to over 12,000 feet on Mt. Humphreys. The trip was led by Tech faculty members Drs. Evan Hart and Lauren Michel and funded by the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Earth Sciences.
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First-Gen Student Welcome Back! Saturday, August 15th @ 10am
Join us Saturday, August 15th at 10 a.m. in the Roaden University Center’s Multipurpose Room (282) for the annual First-Gen Student Welcome Event! This event is for all students, faculty, and staff to come and connect with one another, learn more about the Office of First-Generation Student Success, and resources for students. Free food and giveaways will be available. Connect: https://eagleengage.tntech.edu/OFGSS/club_signup
For questions or accommodations please contact Charria Campbell, cycampbell@tntech.edu or 931-372-3381.
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6 Week Pottery Workshop at the Craft Center
Learn the art of making pottery on the wheel or strengthen your wheel-throwing techniques! On Monday evenings from September 21 to October 26, this 6-week course will focus on fundamental pottery techniques, from preparing your clay to glazing and decorating. You’ll create a variety of functional wares on the wheel, including cups, mugs, bowls and vases. For first-time, beginner and intermediate potters! Tech employees and students receive 25% off with code ACC26. 18+ Find more information here!
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Choose Your Adventure: Find Your Food Freedom
Join us on August 14 in the Caf from 10AM-1PM for TN Tech Dining’s Find Your Food Freedom event! There will be a guided tour of the Caf as we walk you through each station, highlight allergen-friendly options, and explain how to navigate dining with food allergies!
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Fall 2026 Employee Safety Training
Tennessee Tech is pleased to offer safety training opportunities for all faculty and staff this fall.
This training will equip employees with actionable information to help them respond in the event of severe weather, medical emergencies and active attacker scenarios.
While optional, these trainings are strongly encouraged for all university employees.
Trainings will be held in the Bell Hall Auditorium (Room 282) on the dates and times listed below.
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.Click here to register for the session you wish to attend.
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Save the Date: Family Weekend 2026 (Sept. 11-13)!
The Office of New Student & Family Programs is excited to announce that Family Weekend 2026 will be hosted Sept. 11-13! We ask the campus community to join us this fall in welcoming our parents and families back to campus for a weekend full of events. If your department, college, or school is interested in hosting an event during the weekend, please contact us at (931) 372-3245 or at nsfp@tntech.edu.
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Campus Space Utilization Committee Meeting
Looking to change spaces? The Campus Space Utilization Committee has an upcoming meeting scheduled. Submit your requests by August 3rd at 1 p.m. for committee review and approval. Click here to access the space request form. Reach out to ext. 3463 if you have any questions.