Parking

The Principle of Safety

Traffic and parking regulations are established and enforced to the rights and privileges of visitors, students, faculty, staff, and others who operate motor vehicles on any ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ campus. ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ believes that operating a vehicle on campus is a privilege and not a right.               

The following regulations and procedures are essential to facilitate the safe and expeditious traffic flow of vehicles and pedestrians. The acceptance by any person of a parking permit, whether temporary or permanent, shall constitute the acceptance of the regulations, ordinances, and/or laws governing the safe and responsible operation and parking of a vehicle on campus.

For parking related information, please call ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ Campus Police/Security Department at 615-353-3273.

Vehicle Registration and Parking Tag

All privately owned and/or operated vehicles for use on campus by students and faculty/staff must be registered with the college and must bear an official registration tag.

REQUIREMENT: All privately owned and/or operated vehicles used on campus by students, faculty, and staff must be registered with the college and must bear an official registration permit.

All vehicle types, including motorcycles, motorbikes, and certain scooters must be registered. Large trucks/tractor trailers are prohibited except for deliveries.

A parking permit is not required for disabled students, faculty, and staff who display a current disabled registration plate/placard.

Web students must have a parking permit should they need to park on campus.

COST: The cost for students is included in their tuition and fees. The cost for faculty and staff is $15.

PAYMENT: The permit fees must be paid prior to obtaining a placard and may be paid at the Student Billing and Account Services office or online. Employees can access their Banner Self Service page under the Employee tab to purchase a parking permit and then print proof of payment.

HOW TO OBTAIN: After any applicable payment requirement is met, permits may be obtained at the Security Station in the lobby of the Student Services Center on the White Bridge campus or at the Welcome Center/Security Station of your respective extended campus.

Go to the appropriate Security Station or Welcome Center with proof of payment (if applicable), request and fill out a Vehicle Registration Form (you will need to know your vehicle’s license plate number and have your driver’s license with you). Submit the completed registration form to obtain the current issue parking permit.
Parking permits expire bi-annually on September 1st.

 

  • No student will be permitted to register another student’s vehicle without the approval of the issuing security officer or police/security supervisor on duty.
  • The entire vehicle registration permit must be displayed on the rearview mirror with the registration number facing front as designed.
  • One may request a Temporary Parking Permit, if necessary. Temporary permits are good for two  weeks only.
  • All replacement permits may be purchased for vehicles that are traded, wrecked or sold for a $15  fee. Permits that are lost or stolen may be purchased for a $15 fee. Additional vehicles must be individually registered and each incurs a $15 fee.
  • Students who are employed part-time at ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ are to obtain student permits, not faculty/staff permits.
  • Special parking areas are provided for disabled students. Disabled parking is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee. Handicapped parking is enforced 24 hours a day, every day. You must have a current state issued license plate/placard registered in your name.
  • The owner of a vehicle will be responsible for informing others who may use the vehicle concerning campus parking regulations, and will be responsible for any citations issued.
  • Parking is permitted only in those areas designated for parking.
  • Loading and commercial zones are reserved for service vehicles and deliveries.
  • Vehicles are not to be left overnight without approval from the Police/Security Dept.
  • Motorcycles and bicycles may park in those areas designed for these vehicles.
  • Only visitors may park in spaces reserved for Visitors. Students & Faculty/Staff are not permitted to park in visitor parking spaces except after 3pm when designated parking is suspended for the remainder of the school day.
  • No student or faculty/staff parking will be permitted along the curb in front of any of the buildings.
  • Parking on the inside curb in front of the White Bridge campus Weld Building is limited to commercial loading and unloading.
  • There will be no parking along the front curb by faculty/staff members during semester breaks.
  • Security must be notified to reserve group parking.
  • Parking restrictions will not be enforced on Sundays or school holidays. There is no designated parking on campus after 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday except for handicapped parking. Handicapped parking is enforced 24 hours a day, every day.
  • No parking permit or expired permit.
  • Improper display of parking permit.
  • Unauthorized parking in disabled zones (including expired disabled plate/placard or using another person’s placard, altered or obscured placard).
  • Parked in unmarked area (grass, sidewalks, side of road, etc.)
  • Parked too far from curb.
  • Parked in restricted area.
  • Parked over lines (double parking).
  • Parked on wrong side of street.
  • Obstructing driveway.
  • Parked within 10 feet of fire hydrant or in a fire lane.
  • The speed limit for all vehicles is 15 miles per hour.
  • Pedestrians always have the right of way.
  • Vehicles must come to a complete stop at all stop signs.
  • Unnecessary noise from horns, mufflers, and stereos is prohibited.
  • Bicycles and Scooters must use bike racks for parking. Bicycles and Scooters are prohibited from being ridden on campus sidewalks or grass areas.
  • Rollerblading/skateboarding and similar such devices are prohibited on campus.
  • Speeding (anything over 15 mph).
  • Reckless driving.
  • Failure to yield to pedestrians.
  • Cutting diagonally across parking spaces.
  • Failure to come to a complete stop at stop signs.
  • Littering

Visitors are always welcome on the ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ campus. Visitors are asked to obtain a temporary parking permit if parking is desired for more than one day.

Pick up locations: White Bridge campus Security Office (E-14) or at the Welcome Center/Security Station of your respective campus.

Should a visitor receive a citation for a parking violation other than a disabled parking violation, he/she should take it to the Security Station in the lobby of the Student Services Center or at the Welcome Center/Security Station of your respective satellite campus immediately and it will be voided.

  • Warning citations will be issued to students ten (10) school days from the beginning of classes. During this period, only one (1) warning citation will be issued per vehicle in violation. After one (1) warning citation has been issued to a vehicle, regular citations will be issued to that vehicle for any additional violations.
  • The fines for traffic and parking violations are $25 for each violation, except for a disabled parking violation which is a $50 fine. The fine for littering is $50.
  • Students, Faculty/Staff and other violators may pay fines online or at the Student Billing and Account Services Office.
  • The Student Billing and Account Services Office is open Monday–Thursday 8:15am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:15am to 4:00pm. The office closes at 12:00pm the last business day of the month.
  • Payment of any outstanding fines shall be a prerequisite to completing registration for any semester. If an employee’s fine is not paid by the close of the semester, the employee will receive an official reprimand from the appropriate administrator.
  • Any vehicle parked in a no parking zone, fire lane, disabled or other reserved space, obstructing a sidewalk, alley, or roadway, etc. may be towed away, without notice, at the owner’s expense.
  • A vehicle may also be towed for unauthorized overnight parking and other abandoned vehicles.
  • Individuals who receive five (5) or more traffic and parking citations may be towed and barred from parking on any ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ campus.
  • Appeals must be submitted within five (5) business days after the ticket is issued.
  • Appeal forms should be available at the Security Station in the Student Services Center lobby or at the Security Station at any campus. Appeal forms should be completed legibly and be submitted with a copy of the citation. Citation Appeals should be returned to the location where the form was obtained or delivered to the White Bridge campus Police/Security Headquarters in room E-13.
  • A ruling will be made to DISMISS or SUSTAIN the citation and the result will be mailed back to the student or faculty/staff member within 7 business days.
  • Can I use tape to attach my tag from the inside of my window? 
    No. The entire vehicle registration tag must be adhered as designed and may not be taped or attached in a way that allows for easy removal. The tag should be placed on the rearview mirror of the vehicle. Tags will be displayed on motorcycles, motor bikes, and scooters in the same manner in a position that can be clearly read by security personnel. 
  • Where do I pay my ticket? 
    Students must pay fines online or at the Bursar’s Office during scheduled office hours. Employees and other violators must pay fines at the Bursar’s Office. The Bursar’s Office is open Monday–Thursday from 8:15am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:15am to 4:00pm. The Bursar’s Office closes at 12:00 noon the last business day of the month. You may pay online via myNSCC.edu or go directly to:
  • I got a ticket and I disagree, what can I do about it? 
    Appeals must be made within 72 hours after the ticket is issued. Appeal forms are available at the White Bridge campus Security Office (E-14) and at the Security Station in the Student Services Center lobby. Appeal forms should be completed legibly with a copy of the citation attached. Citation Appeals should be returned to the Security Office, or to the Security Station in the Student Services Center lobby. A ruling will be made to DISMISS or SUSTAIN the citation and the result will be mailed back to the student or faculty/staff member within 5–7 business days. 
  • I bought a new car. Do I have to buy a new tag? 
    Yes 
  • Do I need additional decals if I drive multiple vehicles? 
    Yes, you will have to purchase a tag for each vehicle you park on campus on a regular basis. You can't register multiple vehicles under one decal. 
  • How much do additional tags cost? 
    Each decal costs $15. 
  • I have to drive a different car for a few days, what do I do? 
    Stop by the Police/Security Office or the Security Station and ask for a free temporary permit. Temporary permits are good for two (2) weeks only.