Ayres Hall, Gothic Revival university building on The Hill, Knoxville, United States.
The red brick building with limestone trim features a 140-foot tower topped with a notable checkerboard pattern at the University of Tennessee campus.
Constructed between 1919 and 1921, the building honors Brown Ayres, who served as the university's twelfth president from 1904 to 1909.
The building's checkerboard pattern influenced the design elements found in both Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena at the University of Tennessee.
The structure houses the mathematics department and College of Arts and Sciences offices, with renovated classrooms featuring modern amenities and terrazzo floors.
Following a 2011 restoration, the building received LEED silver certification, becoming the first certified structure at the University of Tennessee.
Location: Knoxville
Inception: 1921
Part of: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
GPS coordinates: 35.95750,-83.92611
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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