The University of Tennessee at Martin

A Virtual History

History of Campus Buildings

Name(s) of Building:	Peay Residence Hall and C-D Dormitory
Dates of Construction:	1965-1966
Completion Date:	1966
Cost:	$1,709,623
Brief History:	A construction of a similar building to that of McCord Hall was initiated in spring of 1965 and completed prior to the fall of the following year. The dormitory was originally designed to house 528 students. It was first called the C-D Dormitory, but later officially named Austin Peay Hall on April 17, 1969, in honor of Governor Austin Peay. The structure continues to serve as a dormitory today.