Ribbon Cutting: TWU President Harley Knowles, Honorable Judge Carl Collums, Former Athens Mayor Burkett Witt.
Bo and Pete’s Southern Soda Shop, in 1956,
the restaurant moved to the basement of
Townsend Hall and finally moving in 1962
to the Sherman Fine Building to what is
now known as the Glenn Lowe Dining
Room. In 2014, Burkett Witt was awarded
an honorary doctorate of public service,
commemorating his more than 30 years of
service to Athens.
Taking a stroll inside of Colloms Campus
Center it is the colors used in design
that capture attention. The positive,
engaging atmosphere is felt throughout
and begs for you to start a conversation,
have a little fun or walk through the large
bookstore with window displays full of
school spirit. Upstairs the history of the
school is expressed on the walls, the
remarkable reminder of the impact of this
landmark institution. The artistic talents of
students are impressive within the gallery
area, allowing one to see the amazing
opportunities afforded at the campus.
Colloms Campus Center has combined
the history of the campus with the
modern needs of both students and
community. Taking the opportunity to
build into the magnificent landscape a
place of gathering, a building honoring
legacies and a center of service to the
students, faculty, staff and community.
Tennessee Wesleyan University, a
dedicated good steward in all aspects
of community, education and impact on
the world.
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