UTC Summer Guest Housing (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)

Worth knowing

• Summer-only dorm and apartment housing on UTC's downtown campus, open to outside groups.
• Buildings range from 75 to 600 bed spaces, priced per person per night ($30-$35).
• Children under 13 cannot stay, and minors need one adult for every 25.
• Bring linens; apartments have kitchens, and campus catering can be arranged.

What the operator states

Sleeps

Largest building listed: West Campus, 600 bed spaces. Others listed: Stophel 598, Decosimo 345, UC Foundation 300, Boling 295, Lockmiller 238 (42 + 196), Walker 220, Guerry 214, Stagmaier 75, Johnson Obear 4. The page says buildings for summer 2027 are not yet chosen.

Largest single building

Sleeps 600

Sleeping setup

Beds

Kitchen

Kitchens and living rooms in the apartment buildings; Stagmaier has a community kitchen.

Meals and dining

Catering through UTC Dining Services.

Meeting space

Community rooms in most complexes at $30 per day; meeting rooms in the University Center and Library can be arranged.

Outdoors

Downtown campus a short walk from the riverfront and the Bluff View Arts District.

Accessibility

ADA accessible rooms available on request.

Parking and buses

Parking Services coordinates group parking; details not on the page.

Season

Summer only. The 2026 season ran May 18-July 19; the summer 2027 inquiry form opens in November.

Group rules

Groups not affiliated with UTC may book. No children under 13 in campus housing; one adult per 25 minors aged 13-17; groups with minors sign a university form first. Linens not provided. Deposits due 30 days before check-in for non-UTC groups.

Price

Most rooms $35 per person per night plus tax; Lockmiller, Guerry doubles and West $30 per person per night. Tennessee sales tax (9.25%) applies unless a tax-exempt form is filed. The page does not date the rates; it also says 2026 groups could not stay past July 19, 2026. (no date on the page; confirm before you rely on it)

Ask before you book

Built from what the operator's page left open when we checked.

1. Is your stated capacity the permitted occupancy, or a count of every bed and sofa?
2. Are pets allowed?
3. Is alcohol allowed on the property?
4. What is the minimum stay?

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Also read what "sleeps 30" really means and the full question list.

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