Middle Tennessee State Breaks Ground on New Student Housing

The $56.5 million, 554-bed Womack Commons is the university's first new dorm in over 25 years.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:08pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a stylized dorm room door in shades of blue, green, and orange, capturing the energy and excitement of new student housing on a college campus.The new Womack Commons residence hall at Middle Tennessee State University will bring modern, community-focused student housing to the growing campus.Murfreesboro Today

Middle Tennessee State University has begun construction on Womack Commons, a $56.5 million, 554-bed student housing complex that will be the school's first new residence hall in more than 25 years. The five-story, 161,000-square-foot development is a public-private partnership between the university and developer The Annex Group, and will also include a 541-space parking garage.

Why it matters

The new Womack Commons is seen as an important investment in improving the on-campus living experience and fostering a stronger sense of community for MTSU students. The university hopes the modern housing options will help attract and retain students.

The details

Womack Commons will feature pod-style and semi-suite-style units with six-, four-, two-, and single-person occupancy. The residence hall is being built on the southeast corner of MTSU's campus, an area that has seen significant recent growth with the opening of new academic buildings.

  • MTSU broke ground on Womack Commons in early 2026.
  • The new student housing complex is scheduled to open for the fall 2027 semester.

The players

Middle Tennessee State University

A public university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with an enrollment of over 20,000 students.

The Annex Group

A real estate development company partnering with MTSU on the Womack Commons project.

Sidney A. McPhee

The president of Middle Tennessee State University.

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What they’re saying

“Residence halls and the sense of community and connection they create are important contributors to student satisfaction, engagement, and success.”

— Sidney A. McPhee, University President

What’s next

The Womack Commons residence hall and parking garage are scheduled to be completed and open for the fall 2027 semester.

The takeaway

This new student housing development represents a significant investment by MTSU in improving the on-campus living experience and fostering a stronger sense of community for its students, which the university hopes will help attract and retain a talented student body.