Facilities Services

Rising on Rocky Top: a first look at the future home of the Haslam College of Business. Hard hats, heavy equipment, and big progress, this space is being built to support the next generation of Vol leaders. 🏗️🍊

Snow still falling and covering roads in and around campus. Crews with @utkfacserv working nonstop even with the snow falling. If you must travel, use caution.

@utkfacserv crews are out here making our roads, parking lots and sidewalks look great! 🔴Reminder, black ice is hard to see. Black ice is very slippery and dangerous to drive or walk on. ▶️More Campus information can be found here: safety.utk.edu/status/

After 23 years of dedicated service on our Maintenance and Repair team, we’re wishing Donnie a very well-earned retirement. We’ll miss his reliability, his stories, and the way he could find a fix for just about anything, but we’re grateful for every year he gave to UT

Big safety energy, small hard hat. Devin proves you can model safety—even on a lunch break!

@TVA_TomS @TVAnews @KnoxKUB Yes!! All about the teamwork for the betterment of our campus and community!

@utkfacserv @TVAnews @KnoxKUB I love how @TVAnews CEO Don Moul said it: "By embracing smart technologies and working closely with TVA and KUB, UT is not only reducing its energy use, it’s creating a more resilient, future-ready campus."

At Saturday's football game, the @TVAnews and @KnoxKUB presented Chancellor Plowman a $500,000 incentive check in recognition of major energy-efficiency improvements across campus. Read More: facilities.utk.edu/2025/12/01/tva…

We're thankful for team building! Yesterday, our Lock and Key Services crew took a little time to get to know one another better outside of their office, and we love to see it! Shout out a teammate you're thankful for!

Rocky Top goes green! 🌱 Shoutout to @UTKsustainability for their inspiring Zero Waste Game Day initiative — diverting tons of waste from the landfill, donating food, and making every tailgate count. Together, we’re making orange and green proud. 💚 utdailybeacon.com/campus_news/gr…

Homecoming Spirit is in Full Swing! Our talented Building Services team brought their A-game to the Student Union for the Paint the Union festivities, creating this amazing window masterpiece for Homecoming Week! 🖌️✨ Way to go, team! 👏

📦 New Drop-Off Location Alert! 📦 We’ve officially moved our public recycling drop-off site! Our former location at 2121 Stephenson Drive is now closed, and we’re excited to welcome you to our new site at 521 North Concord Street, Knoxville, TN.

Hot dogs + heartfelt thanks 🌭💛 A small way to show big appreciation for the Facilities Services teams who keep UT running every day. Join us in saying thank you to our FS family!

We’re celebrating two incredible members of our Facilities Services family! 🎉 Congratulations to Robert Dykes and Frank Tallman, recipients of the 2025 Chuck Thompson Awards. Their dedication reflect the very best of what it means to be a Vol. 🧡🍊 facilities.utk.edu/2025/10/23/car…

What’s the sweetest part of working in Facilities Services? Our people — and their dessert preferences! 🍰 We turned the top team favorites into a Dessert Bracket Challenge in celebration of National Dessert Day! 🏆 Cast your vote — may the sweetest treat win!

KUB has completed the necessary work to restore all water services to full capacity, and normal operations on campus have resumed. Water may be slightly cloudy due to air in the lines. This is normal and should clear up with continued use. No boil water advisories in effect.

KUB has reported a transmission main line break at the water plant that supplies campus. As a result, all campus buildings will experience low water pressure or a complete loss of water service. There is no estimated time for repairs. We'll provide updates when new info is shared

Our 5-member Training team (one not pictured) supports 600+ FS staff by keeping certifications current & skills sharp. They don’t just stay behind a desk—they see the work firsthand, listen to needs, & build stronger connections with our team. Let's hear it for the training team!

From Neyland’s game-day shine to the everyday sparkle in our classrooms, our Building Services team keeps Rocky Top looking its best. 🧹🏟️📚 Let’s give a BIG thanks to the crew that makes it all possible—because behind every clean space is a team of Volunteers who care! 🍊💪

Honeybees relocated, fans will soon be in their seats, and kickoff is on deck—everything’s lined up for a buzz-worthy, sweet Vols win! 🧡🐝 Shout out to Johnathan Sawyer of our Pest and Environmental Services team for taking care of even the smallest visitors to campus!

You might not see them, but you definitely feel them — the UT Facilities team keeps our airflow just right, all the time. Here’s to the folks who turn the chillers on, keep buildings cool, and make Rocky Top feel like home. 🔧 Learn more: facilities.utk.edu/2025/09/19/fro…