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Barefoot Student Union Building at Union

Hyran E. Barefoot Student Union Building

The Barefoot Student Union Building houses the Brewer Student Dining Hall, The Lex Featuring Bob's Burgers, Barefoots coffeehouse, Harvey Auditorium, University Printing and Mailing Services, The Bulldog Depot campus bookstore, offices for Student Life (Vice President for Student Life, Student Government Association, Student Activities Council, and the Student Discipleship and Engagement), offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Aid, Enrollment Services, and Prayer Chapel.

The Carl Grant Events Center (attached to the west side of the SUB) is named in honor of Carl J. Grant to recognize his generosity to and support for Union University. The beautiful state-of-the-art events center was designed to host significant conferences, dinners, banquets, and special events. The Glover Conference Room and Chapman Dining Room are also part of the facility.

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Accessibility Features SUB Accessibility Map
  • Handicapped Parking (Northwest of Building)
  • Handicapped Parking (Northwest of Building)
  • Door Opener (East Entrance)
  • Accessibility Ramp (East Entrance)
  • Accessibility Ramp (North Entrance)
Building History
  • Date Opened: Summer 1994
  • Named for President Hyran E. Barefoot upon his retirement in 1996
  • Harvey Audiorium was named in memory of former trustee George Harvey, a highly respected local physician and businessman.
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When Bob's Burgers in Bells, Tennessee, burned down in January 2023, Bob O'Donnell wasn't sure what his future would hold. After seeing the beloved West Tennessee business in trouble, Union gave O'Donnell the opportunity to continue serving his famous hamburgers as part of The Lex, the cafe located immediately outside the university's Brewer Dining Hall. Now named "The Lex Featuring Bob's Burgers," the new operation opened this year with O'Donnell preparing his hamburgers and fries for Union students and the general public. - Photo by Karley Hathcock 8/15/23 | 31010 |
When Bob's Burgers in Bells, Tennessee, burned down in January 2023, Bob O'Donnell wasn't sure what his future would hold. After seeing the beloved West Tennessee business in trouble, Union gave O'Donnell the opportunity to continue serving his famous hamburgers as part of The Lex, the cafe located immediately outside the university's Brewer Dining Hall. Now named "The Lex Featuring Bob's Burgers," the new operation opened this year with O'Donnell preparing his hamburgers and fries for Union students and the general public. - Karley Hathcock

Students enjoy the newly renovated Brewer Dining Hall. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 2/1/22 | 30345 |
Students enjoy the newly renovated Brewer Dining Hall. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Students enjoy the newly renovated Brewer Dining Hall. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 2/1/22 | 30346 |
Students enjoy the newly renovated Brewer Dining Hall. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Students enjoy the newly renovated Brewer Dining Hall. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 2/1/22 | 30347 |
Students enjoy the newly renovated Brewer Dining Hall. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Students go through the hot plate line in the newly renovated Brewer Dining Hall. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 2/1/22 | 30348 |
Students go through the hot plate line in the newly renovated Brewer Dining Hall. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Guests check out pottery made by Union art students during the annual Christmas Pottery Sale. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 12/3/21 | 30305 |
Guests check out pottery made by Union art students during the annual Christmas Pottery Sale. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Art staff and students package up pottery during the annual Christmas Pottery Sale. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 12/3/21 | 30306 |
Art staff and students package up pottery during the annual Christmas Pottery Sale. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Students peruse booths at the Church Expo in the SUB hallway. - Photo by Hannah Heckart 9/6/19 | 29251 |
Students peruse booths at the Church Expo in the SUB hallway. - Hannah Heckart

Union's Blank Slate improv team poses before taking stage. - Photo by Riley Boggs 2/16/18 | 28083 |
Union's Blank Slate improv team poses before taking stage. - Riley Boggs

Giovanna de Souza, freshman fine arts major, and Maggie Whitacker, sophomore music major, enjoy a lively conversation in Brewer Dining Hall.  - Photo by Morgan Morfe 9/9/16 | 27000 |
Giovanna de Souza, freshman fine arts major, and Maggie Whitacker, sophomore music major, enjoy a lively conversation in Brewer Dining Hall. - Morgan Morfe

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