Location

Middleware 2025 will be held at Vanderbilt University, a gorgeous 330-acre campus located in Nashville, Tennessee and hosted by Vanderbilt University Institute for Software Integrated Systems, a major research organization at Vanderbilt that conducts research in cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and smart and connected communities.

The events will be located in the Featheringill Hall (FGH). FGH was opened in 2002 and features the three-story Adams Atrium designed to be a focal point for student interaction and social events. Featheringill Hall totals 83,845 sq ft, containing more than 50 teaching and research laboratories.

Address: 400 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240, USA.

Check out the position of Featheringill Hall in the map.

DIRECTIONS FROM HAYES ST HOTEL TO FGH

Direction from Hayes St Hotel to FGH

WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION

Guests of the university can easily set up their wireless devices to access the Internet by connecting to the wireless network (SSID) vuGuest. The login screen should open automatically. If the login does not start automatically, open a web browser and load a public website to initiate the login screen. Read and agree to the terms of use, select Log In. This will provide Internet access for a 24-hour period. After 24 hours, users will need to accept the terms of use again for another 24-hour period of access.

Transportation from City to Vanderbilt University

Location

Vanderbilt University is located in the Midtown area of Nashville, Tennessee, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southwest of downtown. It is easily accessible by car, public transit, or rideshare.

From Nashville International Airport (BNA)

The airport is about 9 miles (14.5 km) from Vanderbilt University, roughly a 20–25 minute drive depending on traffic. Taxis and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) cost approximately $25–$35 USD one way, with pick-up zones outside baggage claim. Several hotels near campus also offer shuttle services. Public transportation is available via WeGo Transit Route 18 (Airport/Downtown) with a connection to Routes 7 (Hillsboro) or 17 (12th Avenue South) to reach the campus. Total fare: around $2 each way.

From Downtown Nashville

By car, take Broadway or West End Avenue heading west; Vanderbilt is about a 5–10 minute drive. Bus Routes 3, 5, 7, 17, and 21 from downtown also stop near the university. The campus is approximately a 25–30 minute walk from downtown, with many cafés and restaurants along the route.

By Public Transit

Nashville’s WeGo Public Transit network connects the city to Vanderbilt via multiple bus routes, with fares around $2 per trip. Visit the WeGo Transit website for current schedules and maps.

By Bike or Scooter

Electric scooters (Lime, Bird) and bike-sharing services are available throughout Nashville—ideal for short trips between downtown, hotels, and campus.

Parking

Visitor parking is available in the 25th Avenue Garage and Wesley Place Garage. Some conference venues may offer validated parking. For detailed maps, hours, and current rates, visit the Vanderbilt Parking Services website.