The following message was sent to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus community on Sunday, Jan. 25:
UTC Community:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Chattanooga / Hamilton County area from 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Monday, January 26, and again from 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, through 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Very cold wind chills are expected. Use caution when outdoors and wear appropriate cold-weather clothing. Slick conditions are possible overnight and Monday morning, with patches of freezing rain or drizzle possible this evening. Water remaining on sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways is likely to freeze overnight as temperatures drop.
The safety of the University community remains our top priority. While campus and downtown Chattanooga are generally clear, outlying areas and higher elevations are expected to continue experiencing hazardous conditions. Out of an abundance of caution, the University will modify campus operations during this weather event.
Modification to Campus Operations
All classes and activities scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, are CANCELLED.
- For employees, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. “Essential Employees” should report to campus as directed by their supervisor.
Other Modifications:
Mocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule:
Main Campus
- Crossroads Dining Hall: OPEN from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
- UC Food Court: CLOSED
- Freshens: CLOSED
- Starbucks: OPEN from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
South Campus
- Subway: OPEN from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
- South Campus POD: OPEN from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
West Campus
- Einstein Bros: CLOSED
- Local Restaurant Row (Chef Express): OPEN from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
- West Campus POD: OPEN from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Campus Recreation
- Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed.
- Sports Complex will be CLOSED.
Mail & Print Services will be CLOSED.
Mocs Express (Campus Shuttle) is SUSPENDED. All other CARTA buses are beginning service at 10:00 AM, dependent on road conditions.
University Center will be CLOSED.
UTC Bookstore will be CLOSED.
UTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
All Activities and Events are CANCELLED. Organizers will communicate if these activities or events are to be rescheduled and, if so, on what dates and times.
Emergencies:
- Students living ON-CAMPUS should call the UTC Police at (423) 425-HELP/4357.
- Students living OFF-CAMPUS should call 911.
- Students, faculty, and staff experiencing a mental health crisis should call the UTCares line at (423) 425-CARE/2273.
Personal Safety
- Students who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and notify their course instructors as soon as possible. Faculty will work with students to provide reasonable accommodations. Students are expected to complete required coursework in accordance with guidelines set by their instructors.
- Faculty members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their Department Head or School/Program Director as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements, consistent with the UTC Faculty Handbook.
- Staff members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their supervisor as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements for documenting annual leave or seeking authorization to contribute to services remotely to the extent feasible.
Updates
Any further modifications to campus operations will be shared via the UTC-Alert system by 1/26/2026 by 5:00 PM. To view the latest alerts, visit the UTC-Alert Status website. To learn more about the UTC-Alert system, visit www.utc.edu/utc-alert.
