The Athens State University Board of Trustees has voted to approve the addition and renovation of Carter Hall up to $30 million. The newly renovated and expanded Carter Hall will serve as a vibrant hub for both campus and community life, offering flexible spaces for academic programs, public events, and collaborative engagement. This revitalized facility reflects Athens State’s ongoing commitment to creating welcoming, innovative environments that support learning, connection, and service. We are deeply grateful to the community for their continued support in making this vision a reality.
Athens State University has set aside approximately $22 million in plant and supplemental appropriations from the State of Alabama, which are earmarked for use towards renovation costs. In addition, the City of Athens will be providing $3.9 million for the project, and the Limestone County Commission will contribute $4 million.
Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2025 with anticipated completion in 18-24 months. Martin & Cobey will serve as the construction manager for the project.
The current vision for Carter Hall includes constructing 19,600 square feet of new space on the south side of the structure (facing Hobbs Street) and 8,100 square feet of new space on the north side (facing Pryor Street). Additionally, the renovation of gym space would create seating capacity for approximately 1,100 individuals and would include movable partitions to allow for multiple event configurations to occur simultaneously. The plans also include a multi-purpose space on the north side with a seating capacity of approximately 700.
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