St. Augustine's mission is to serve the Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff and wider community.
Depending on availability, we welcome all groups needing a place to gather. 

To schedule a visit, meeting, or event or for more information regarding use of the Chapel, please email Peggy McMurray at peggy@staugustineschapel.org or call (615) 322-4783.

General Facility Information

  • The Sanctuary capacity is between 125-150 people.

  • A full-service kitchen with a dining/multipurpose area.

  • Located in each of the bathroom areas are two showers.

  • No onsite parking is available. We recommend parking on West End Ave or in the garage on 25th West End and walking up to the A-Frame.

Use of the Chapel

  • Student Groups - Vanderbilt student groups are welcome to the A-Frame space for either weekly or one-time gatherings.

  • Visiting Mission Groups - Groups who come to offer mission and service work to the greater Nashville community may stay overnight with prior arrangements. The Chapel can accommodate 15pp or less. .

  • Weddings - Per the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee, “Marriages are not traditionally celebrated in Advent and in Lent because these are penitential seasons during which times festal liturgies, such as weddings, are not appropriate. Diocesan policy is that weddings during Advent or Lent should only happen in the case of serious, pressing, compelling pastoral need.”
    St. Augustine’s Chapel does not schedule weddings on dates when Vanderbilt has large campus events. Prior to requesting dates, we recommend clicking here to locate the Vanderbilt events in an effort to ensure that there are no conflicting events happening on campus. Please note, St. Augustine's does not reserve Benton Chapel for weddings. If you are interested in Benton Chapel, please contact Vanderbilt Reservations.

  • Memorial Services - St. Augustine’s Chapel is available for remembering and celebrating the lives of the deceased. To schedule a visit, a meeting/event or for more information regarding use of the Chapel, please call the chapel office (615) 322-4783.

COVID-19: St. AUGUSTINE’S CHAPEL IS LOCATED ON VANDERBILT'S CAMPUS AND FALLS UNDER THEIR JURISDICTION REGARDING HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN GATHER IN ONE PLACE. THE RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR IN-PERSON GATHERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE AND VANDERBILT PROTOCOLS. FOR UPDATED INFORMATION, EMAIL PEGGY@STAUGUSTINESCHAPEL.ORG.