{"id":19,"date":"2024-08-26T10:24:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T14:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife-wds-prd.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-07-10T08:20:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:20:57","slug":"ut-to-west-tennessee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/ut-to-west-tennessee\/","title":{"rendered":"UT to West Tennessee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The UT to West Tennessee initiative provides safe and affordable charter bus transportation for students living in Nashville, Jackson, Memphis, or the surrounding areas during long breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring).<\/p>\n<p>The cost for this service is $55 for each break. Students have the option to travel one-way or round-trip; the fee is the same.<\/p>\n<h2>Transportation Schedule<\/h2>\n<p>While the route, times, drop-off, and pick-up locations remain the same, the dates vary based on school breaks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\">\n<h3>Thanksgiving<\/h3>\n<p>Registration will open in October.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depart: November 25, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Return: November 29, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\">\n<h3>Winter<\/h3>\n<p>Registration is closed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depart: December 10, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Return: January 17, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\">\n<h3>Spring Break<\/h3>\n<p>Registration is closed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depart: March 6, 2027<\/li>\n<li>Return: March 14, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<h2>Routes and Times<\/h2>\n<h4><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-161\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/12\/UT-West-TN-students.jpg\" alt=\"Students walk toward coach busses with luggage.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/12\/UT-West-TN-students.jpg 800w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/12\/UT-West-TN-students-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/12\/UT-West-TN-students-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Campus to Nashville\/Jackson\/Memphis, TN<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The buses will arrive in front of Gate 21 at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.utk.edu\/?id=314#!m\/275928?share\">Neyland Stadium<\/a> at <b>8:30 a.m. EST<\/b> for departure. The buses will depart promptly at<b> 9\u00a0a.m. EST<\/b>, so please arrive at least 15 minutes early and no later than <b>8:45 a.m. EST<\/b> to load luggage and get on the bus so that the trip will leave on time.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that each passenger is limited to one suitcase (for the baggage area under the bus) and one small carry-on item for personal use during the trip.<\/p>\n<p>The buses will travel I-40 westbound and arrive at the Nashville drop-off location at approximately <b>11 a.m. CST<\/b>. After departing from Nashville, the buses will travel to Jackson and arrive at the Jackson drop-off location at approximately <b>1 p.m. CST<\/b><i>.<\/i> Finally, the buses will travel from Jackson, TN, to Memphis, TN, for a final drop-off at approximately <b>2:30 p.m. CST<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Memphis\/Jackson\/Nashville, TN to Campus<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The buses will depart from the Memphis pick-up location at <b>11:30 a.m. CST<\/b>, en route to Jackson, TN. The buses will then arrive at the Jackson pick-up location at <b>1 p.m. CST<\/b><i>.<\/i> Please arrive at your respective pick-up location about 20-30 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to load your luggage and board the bus. After departing from Jackson, the buses will travel to Nashville and arrive at the Nashville drop-off location at approximately <b>3 p.m. CST<\/b><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The buses will arrive on campus at approximately <b>7 p.m. EST <\/b>and will drop off in front of Hess Hall (<a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/1720+Melrose+Pl?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/1720+Melrose+Pl?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"8e76b63d-c06c-4908-8e4c-ff15a1fd1dd6\">1720 Melrose Pl<\/a>). Please make sure your ride from the drop-off location is prepared to be there on time to pick you up, as the buses are unable to wait with individual students.<\/p>\n<h2>Drop-Off\/Pick-Up Locations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\">\n<h3>Nashville<\/h3>\n<p>Walmart<br \/>\nI-65 S Exit 79<br \/>\n<a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2421+Powell+Ave.+%0D%0A+Nashville,+TN+37204?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2421+Powell+Ave.+%0D%0A+Nashville,+TN+37204?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"8807d6ca-83ec-4a56-89af-3dadc19ea123\">2421 Powell Ave.<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2421+Powell+Ave.+%0D%0A+Nashville,+TN+37204?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2421+Powell+Ave.+%0D%0A+Nashville,+TN+37204?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"1fc71dbf-5e2b-4447-99b3-fff83e588647\">Nashville,<\/a> TN<a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2421+Powell+Ave.+%0D%0A+Nashville,+TN+37204?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2421+Powell+Ave.+%0D%0A+Nashville,+TN+37204?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"315fb465-88c5-4dd4-a26b-9133d272e8c3\"> 37204<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\">\n<h3><b>Jackson<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Sam\u2019s Club<br \/>\nI-40 Exit 82B<br \/>\n<a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2196+Emporium+Drive+%0D%0A+Jackson,+TN+38305?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2196+Emporium+Drive+%0D%0A+Jackson,+TN+38305?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"ac90f5b1-0f1d-4276-a268-00b52393e6a2\">2196 Emporium Drive<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2196+Emporium+Drive+%0D%0A+Jackson,+TN+38305?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2196+Emporium+Drive+%0D%0A+Jackson,+TN+38305?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"dbe3138d-1246-4799-b9d5-afcfe522882c\">Jackson,<\/a><a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2421+Powell+Ave.+%0D%0A+Nashville,+TN+37204?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2421+Powell+Ave.+%0D%0A+Nashville,+TN+37204?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"daa13786-7c31-4d91-8588-0b7e46bf7172\"> TN<\/a><a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2196+Emporium+Drive+%0D%0A+Jackson,+TN+38305?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2196+Emporium+Drive+%0D%0A+Jackson,+TN+38305?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"1784a146-4b44-41dd-a592-97a33207c1c9\"> 38305<\/a>-2090<br \/>\n(731) 664-1157<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\">\n<h3>Memphis<\/h3>\n<p>Walmart Supercenter<br \/>\nI-40 Exit 18<br \/>\n<a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/8400+US+Highway+64+%0D%0A+Memphis,+TN+38133?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/8400+US+Highway+64+%0D%0A+Memphis,+TN+38133?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"64cc1e8e-1fa3-4ddf-b9cb-77b6f49635ec\">8400 US Highway 64<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/8400+US+Highway+64+%0D%0A+Memphis,+TN+38133?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/8400+US+Highway+64+%0D%0A+Memphis,+TN+38133?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"efd20b4a-7118-40ac-ae66-057a8c72c141\">Memphis,<\/a><a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2196+Emporium+Drive+%0D%0A+Jackson,+TN+38305?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/2196+Emporium+Drive+%0D%0A+Jackson,+TN+38305?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"0d10053f-e6d4-4fe4-b68f-f23880d7f513\"> TN<\/a><a title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/8400+US+Highway+64+%0D%0A+Memphis,+TN+38133?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/8400+US+Highway+64+%0D%0A+Memphis,+TN+38133?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-outlook-id=\"e8902c08-58e2-477c-a619-c69ff3980d20\"> 38133<\/a>-4187<br \/>\n(901) 382-6101<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>For questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:dez@utk.edu\">dez@utk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UT to West Tennessee initiative provides safe and affordable charter bus transportation for students living in Nashville, Jackson, Memphis, 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