University Food Services
The cafeteria is located on the second floor of the Jernigan Student Center and is managed by Pioneer College Caterers, Inc. The cafeteria uses a large number of student workers and offers positions with flexible schedules. Your food service has an open-door approach and welcomes your input at any time (615-248-1232). Below you will find meal hours, services, and policies.
Unlimited Access Continuous Service Plan
The unlimited access continuous service meal plan for residential students offers greater flexibility for you in choosing when you eat according to your busy schedules, while also allowing the opportunity to stop in, relax, and have a snack between meals. Under this plan you may enter the cafeteria as many times as you wish.
Meal hours and a description of the program is provided below:
Unlimited Access Continuous Service
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Monday – Friday
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Full menu will be offered during the following schedule Monday through Friday:
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Breakfast
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7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Lunch
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11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
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Dinner
Demo/Subs
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
close at 6:30 PM
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Continental breakfast is available until 10:00 AM and includes the waffle bar. The following will be available when the full menu is not offered:
- All beverages
- Cereal bar
- Breads and bagels with condiments
- Premium deli bar including chips
- Soup and salad bar
- Fruits -- fresh and canned
- Desserts and ice cream
Included with this meal plan are unlimited exchange meals that may be used at The Hub, The Cube or NINETEEN01 and Library.
Weekend Meal Hours
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Breakfast
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Brunch
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11 AM - 12:30 PM
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Lunch
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Dinner
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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All resident students are REQUIRED to participate in this plan.
Commuter Food Service
Commuter students who want to enjoy their meals in the cafeteria for the sake of convenience and fellowship with other students, may choose from the following options. Meals may be purchased at the door. Line rates for non-board students and guests:
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Breakfast
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$6.25
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Lunch
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$8.25
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Dinner
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$10.25
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Specials and Steak night
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$11.25
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A commuter meal plan (75 meals, breakfast or lunch only, includes unlimited exchange meals in The Hub, The Cube, or NINETEEN01 during the semester) may also be purchased at registration. Students must present their ID card to the cashier when entering the cafeteria. The cost for this option is $549 per semester. This price is discounted from the regular guest price for lunch. This charge can be added directly to your school bill.
Cash on ID Card
Students not on the meal plan, faculty, and staff may have cash value coded on their ID card. This plan offers the convenience of not paying with cash each time you enter the cafeteria. Placing cash on your ID card can be done on the TNU4U site. Your ID card must be presented to the cashier each time you enter the cafeteria.
Special Services/Additional Information
- Sack Lunch and Hot Trays
Sign-up sheets are available in the kitchen for those students who miss meals because of a work or school-related conflict. For your convenience, sack lunches or hot trays are both available. A 24-hour notice is required to ensure that you receive adequate service.
- Special Diets
Students with special dietary needs due to medical reasons should contact the Coordinator of Student Disability Services located in Bud Robinson, first floor. The student is required to provide necessary documentation to seek accommodations. Trays are also available for students on the meal plan who are too ill to attend meals. A note from your R.A. is necessary for this service.
- Grab-N-Go
A variety of salads and sandwiches are sold at all locations.
- ID Policy
You are required to present your student ID card to gain entry to the cafeteria. If you do not bring it to the cafeteria, you will be asked to go back to your residence hall to get it. No one will be admitted to the cafeteria without either presenting a valid student ID or paying the line rate for the particular meal. Please do not pass your student ID to another student to use. If you do, you will be referred to the Associate Provost and Dean of Student Development.
- Nutrition Program
You will notice signs and posters hanging around the cafeteria. They are part of your food services Nutritional Awareness Program. The program is designed to help you make the right choices if you are interested in watching your diet for either weight or health purposes. A booklet will be available during registration which will explain the program in greater detail. If you are interested in more details than the book gives, please check with the food service manager. We encourage you to take advantage of this program.
- Food Committee
Food Services and the Associate Provost and Dean of Student Development will work to establish a Food Service Committee to determine the needs of the student population. Any student who can help us provide a better food program is welcome to join the Committee. Remember, the Committee is one of the best avenues for student and food service communication. If you have a comment or complaint, you should speak to your food service manager so that he/she can respond immediately.
- Other Requirements
- No silverware or other dining room equipment is to be taken from the cafeteria for personal use.
- Unauthorized persons are requested to stay out of the kitchen according to the health department's regulations.
- Inappropriate behavior in the dining room will result in disciplinary action determined by the Associate Provost and Dean of Student Development.
- Your program allows unlimited seconds. Please avoid waste and be thoughtful of your fellow students when returning to the line for seconds.