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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $65 per semester
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $10 for first offense; $25 for second offense
  • Fire lane: $25 for first offense; $50 for second offense
  • Handicapped zone: $25 for first offense; $50 for second offense
  • No parking zone: $10 for first offense; $25 for second offense

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking at TSU is an absolute nightmare! Most of the student population owns a vehicle due to the fact that the city is large and most people don’t want to bother with public transportation. Every student is allowed to have a car at TSU; however, they must register it and have the proper parking decal. If you obtain a parking permit, you are not guaranteed a parking spot! Even though there are several parking lots, approximately eight, there are not enough spaces to cover TSU’s entire student body. If you want to bring a car, make sure you schedule your classes beginning at 8 or 9 a.m., and try not to have any classes between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., because you will have to drive around for at least 15 minutes waiting for an opening. Very important advice is to wear comfortable shoes if you have a full day of classes because the parking lots are not near the buildings where the classes are, and starting around midterms, remember that the TSUPD gets really strict about illegally parking and will show no remorse for towing your car. Having your own vehicle is very important if you do not want to be stuck on campus all semester. A student will definitely need a car if they plan on touring the sites or going downtown to check out the nightlife. Many students at TSU work as well, so having a car is vital in taking them to and from their job. Parking in Nashville is almost as bad because there are not many places available around the city either. The best thing to do is find one spot and leave your car there all day or night if you are downtown or on campus.

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Parking at Tennessee State University

khurt09

'13

Registered Nursing (RN)

2.7
C+

Somewhat Horrible

I believe that there is not enough parking spots on campus. Sometimes individuals have to drive around parking lots multiple times in order to get a park.

Jan 15, 2012

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Parking at Tennessee State University

scholar0219

'13

Computer Science

3.1
B-

Campus Parking

Main Campus Parking is a little inconvenient, but managable.

Jan 11, 2012

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Parking at Tennessee State University

ahender1

'15

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3.8
B+

Parking Is Time Consuming

Finding a parking place is a task almost any time I go on campus. The best way I have learned to deal with it is to park reasonably close and walk to class.

Dec 29, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Permits for visitors still don’t guarantee a parking spot. You still have to find it. Students are required to register their vehicles to get the official TSU parking decal to park on campus.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
Nowhere during the morning rush. There are parking spots further away from the campus buildings.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
Wilson Hall and near the Student Center

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

TSU Police Department
3510 W. Heiman St.
(615) 963-5171

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