Information for visiting researchers
Security and Entry
The SBHLA is located on the 4th floor of the SBC Building in downtown Nashville. Researchers and visitors need to be aware of the entry procedures to the building. It is always best to alert the SBHLA staff of your visit, although it is not required. All guests arriving by automobile are required to stop at the entry gate to gain entrance to the parking garage. Follow the instructions on the signage for entry. After parking, enter the glass doors to the Welcome Desk. Researchers walking to the building will gain entry through the front door by following the entry signage instructions. All guests will sign in and receive a guest badge. A SBHLA staff person will escort you to the 4th floor and the SBHLA.
Food and Lodging
Moderately to expensively priced restaurants and some fast food restaurants are located near the SBC building.
A number of moderately priced hotels are located within walking distance of the SBHLA. A few of those hotels are: Holiday Inn Express, located one-half block from the SBHLA (615-244-0150); Union Station Hotel, two blocks from SBHLA (615-726-1001); Grand Hyatt Nashville, two blocks from SBHLA (615-622-1234).
Scarritt Bennett Center
Scarritt-Bennett Center offers comfortable, affordable overnight accommodations to groups and individuals. Room rates start at $89/night before tax. Scarritt-Bennett is within walking distance of Music Row, Vanderbilt, area shops, and restaurants. It is just minutes from Hillsboro Village, Bridgestone Arena, LP Field, downtown Nashville, and is 15 minutes from Nashville International airport. Parking at the Center is free. For more information visit: https://scarrittbennett.org/lodging/
Lynn E. May, Jr., Study Grants
In order to encourage use of the materials in the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives, the library provides modest grants to qualified researchers. The grants are limited to $750 and are used to cover expenses related to research in the Library and Archives. For more information on the Lynn E. May Study Grants, please write the director of the Library and Archives.
Location
Map for getting to the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives
The Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives is located in the SBC Building marked as the red building on the map. Take the Broadway exit and go toward downtown. Turn left on 9th Avenue North.
The Southern Baptist Convention Building
901 Commerce St., #400
Nashville, TN 37203-3630
Phone: 615-244-0344
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and by special appointment. To schedule an appointment with the library staff during your visit, please call 615-244-0344.
