Schedule a Research Visit
The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is open to the public and visitors are welcome by appointment only. Please submit an appointment request through our contact page at least 48 hours in advance.
We are open for research appointments Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding Vanderbilt University University Official Holidays and Closings.
Conducting your Research
There is no fee to visit the archive, including watching videos. During your appointment, you can search and view content from the entire collection. However, downloading or recording content is prohibited.
While not required, it can be helpful to let archive staff know in advance what you’re interested in viewing in order to give us time to locate relevant content.
The archive currently has two computer terminals for video viewing, including headphones. Each terminal also has space for a personal laptop or notepad for notetaking.
Schedule a Tour
The staff of the archive is happy to host groups for in-person or virtual informational sessions, including an overview of the archive’s history, examples of past and ongoing research projects utilizing the collection, and a brief tour of our operations. Please inquire about a group tour through our contact page at least one week in advance.
Location
The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is located in Suite 202 of the John Seigenthaler Center on the Vanderbilt University Campus. Our street address is 1207 18th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37212. Due to limited parking in the area, we recommend using a ride share service for your visit. More information about parking at Vanderbilt can be found on the parking services website.
