Waggoner Library Celebrates 25 Years

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Waggoner Library, a cornerstone of academic life and community at Trevecca. To honor the milestone, administrators recently welcomed the building’s architect, Wendell Brown, to celebrate and reflect on the impact of a structure that remains a centerpiece on campus.

Named after longtime University friends Don and Zelma Waggoner, the library was designed as more than just a place to study—it was built to serve as a central hub for the campus. “It changed the climate of Trevecca,” said Andrea Fowler, director of library services. “It’s a beautifully constructed building. When it was built in 2000 it made us feel like we weren’t the underdog anymore.”

Fowler, a Trevecca alumna, staff member and longtime member of the Trevecca community, remembers helping move books from the old Mackey Library into the newly finished space in 2000. “It’s one of the first buildings you see when you come onto campus,” she said.

Over the years, Waggoner has expanded in scope to include a coffee shop, student services, Admissions headquarters, tech support and more. Following a major pipe burst in late 2023, the building closed for repairs and received extensive updates—fresh paint throughout, new carpet, a redesigned conference room, a renovated instruction space and a new silent study area on the second floor.

“We want every student who walks in to feel welcome,” Flower said. “We may be working behind the scenes much of the time, but we’re all here to serve.”