The University’s Office of Economic Development has begun to bring over a decade of planning to life. Acknowledging the strategic importance of the Village’s location, the University has embarked on a series of investment projects intended to enhance the area, increase residency options for employees, and establish new retail and hospitality offerings for all to enjoy. To complement these investments, Sewanee residents, employees, business owners, and students came together to form a working Downtown Advisory Group, each participating in a series of workshops to create a list of meaningful and impactful placemaking projects that can begin with very reasonable funding and manageable effort.

Sewanee residents, students, faculty, staff, and local business owners – in partnership with The University of the South’s Office of Economic Development and other local organizations – are committed to making downtown Sewanee even more delightful by determining how the Village can benefit from public art, pedestrian safety, branding, connectivity, and additional beautification.