University of Tennessee plans 3 new dorms through private partnership

Date:

July 14, 2026

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville received state approval to add three new dorms to a public-private partnership on the state’s flagship campus after the completion of Torchbearer Hall.

Torchbearer Hall, set to open for the fall 2026 semester, is the newest of three dorms built on campus through a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership to fast-track construction. UT and RISE broke ground on the project in March 2024, with Beacon and Poplar Halls opening for the fall 2025 semester.

Beacon, Poplar and Torchbearer will house 2,983 students for the upcoming semester.

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