Residence Life: Living on Campus

Over 80% of students at Carson-Newman either live on our beautiful campus or live within one mile of campus.  This unique characteristic creates a campus atmosphere unlike anywhere else!  Be sure to click on the individual links to find out more details about each of our residence halls. 

Bertie Maples Butler Hall
 - Constructed 1954
 - Room Type: Suite and Traditional
 - Capacity: 318 Women
 - Cool Facts: Butler Residence Hall was named in honor of Bertie Maples Butler, a long-time friend of the college.  Butler Hall boasts a majority of rooms consisting of suites, which are 2 rooms that share a private bathroom.  Butler typically is home to many upperclassmen and underclassmen, making this an age-diverse Residence Hall.
 
 
Sarah Swann Hall
 - Constructed 1904
 - Room Type: Traditional
 - Capacity: 120 Women
 - Cool Facts: Sarah Swann is one of the oldest buildings on the C-N campus.  The building was built by Colonel A.R. Swann in memory of his mother.  Swann Hall is frequently visited by alumni who return to campus each year.  Swann Hall still has the original hardwood floors in each of her parlor rooms, and the foyer is flanked on either side by the original oak-wood spiraling staircase leading to the second floor balcony.  Swann has a good mix of upperclassmen and underclassmen.
 
 
Burnett Hall
 - Constructed 1963
 - Room Type: Traditional
 - Capacity: 288 Women
 - Cool Facts: Burnett Hall is named after a former President of Carson-Newman, Dr. J.M. Burnett, who gave the land for the present residence hall.  The main parlor is named for the late Mrs. A.J. Foster in recognition of a substantial gift toward the construction of the building.  Burnett has more underclassmen than upperclassmen and is quite a popular choice among freshman.  Burnett is a very spirited hall with great participation among the residents for campus events.
 
 
Greenbrier Hall
 - Constructed 2001
 - Room Type: Appartment
 - Capacity: 60
 - Cool Facts: Greenbrier Hall is the women's apartment building which, with the men's building LeConte Hall, makes up Appalachian Commons Appartment Complex.  Greenbrier Hall boasts 2 and 4 bedroom appartments and is completely furnished.  This hall is reserved for upperclassmen.  Greenbrier is named after the Greenbrier area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
 
 
Alumni Hall
 - Constructed 1956
 - Room Type: Traditional
 - Capacity: 182 Men
 - Cool Facts: Alumni Hall is named in honor of the Alumni of Carson-Newman.  The design and architecture of Alumni is a replica of old Blanc-Davis Hall which was present on campus years before.  Alumni has a good mix of upperclassmen and underclassmen throughout the building.  Alumni has a deep tradition among residents that go back decades.
 
 
Heritage Hall
 - Constructed 1964
 - Room Type: Traditional
 - Capacity: 450 Men
 - Cool Facts: Heritage Hall is the largest residence hall on the C-N campus.  This building, until the fall of 2001, was known as New Men's Residence Hall.  There is a good mix of upperclassmen and underclassmen throughout Heritage Hall.
 
 
Leconte Hall
 - Constructed 2001
 - Room Type: Appartment
 - Capacity: 60 Men
 - Cool Facts: LeConte Hall is the men's apartment building which, with the women's building Greenbrier Hall, makes up the Appalachian Commons Appartment Complex.  LeConte Hall boasts 2 and 4 bedroom appartments and is completely furnished.  This hall is reserved for upperclassmen.  LeConte Hall is named after Mt. LeConte which can be seen from campus.  Mt. LeConte is the fourth highest peak east of the Mississippi River and the tallest from base to summit in the Eastern United States.  Mt. LeConte is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.