Purchasing and Contracts
Free Speech
Event Type - Free Speech: This Application for Use for Free Speech Activities is for any Non-Affiliated person, group, or organization requesting to schedule Free Speech Activities on campus. These are events that support Tech's educational, administrative or research activities.
- Event Type - Free Speech is for Non-Affiliates only
- Free Speech Events must be made at least (5) days prior to the Event start date.
Free Speech Instructions for requesting campus space
For general questions about Free Speech Requests, please contact deanofstudents@tntech.edu
POLICY 121 - USE OF TENNESSEE TECH PROPERTY BY AFFILIATED USERS AND FOR FREE SPEECH ACTIVITIES
Non-Affiliated Users for Free Speech
All users must affirm they have read and will comply with Policy 121 (Use of Tennessee Tech Property by Affiliated Users and for Free Speech Activities) which may be accessed through our Policy Central website by clicking the “public access” button. Enter “121” in the “Find…” bar and click the search button. Once selected, users may view and download the policy.
- » Application Procedures
Non-affiliated Users must submit a “Non-Affiliated Application” via the Tennessee Tech Event Space Reservation System and receive approval from the Dean of Students and the Vice President for Student Affairs prior to any Free Speech Activities.
-
Click here to access the Event Space Reservation System. On the right side of the page, next to “Welcome, Guest,” select “Request a Room.”
-
Enter the date and times for your request, select “open” under “setup type,” and click “search.” If space for non-affiliated free speech activities is available for the selected date, it will appear in the search results.
-
To select an area, click on the + button then click “next step” at the top right side of the screen.
-
Fill in the “request details” on the “Non-Affiliated Application” and affirm you have read and agree to comply with Policy 121 (Use of Tennessee Tech Property by Affiliated Users and for Free Speech Activities), then click “Create Request.”
-
The Dean of Students’ office will contact you via the email address you provided in the application within five (5) business days to:
- Confirm the Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs' approval,
- Request additional or clarifying information, or
- Deny the request and provide the reason for denial.
Applications by users who do not respond to requests for additional or clarifying information within five (5) business days will be denied.
-
- » Location for Non-Affiliated Free Speech Activities
A non-affiliated user may apply for use of the Centennial Plaza, stage area only (Centennial Plaza--Stage/South Side) or Southwest corner and sidewalk along Peachtree Avenue adjacent to the RUC Backyard (RUC Backyard Clement Hall Side) for free speech activities.
Citations:
TTU Policy 121, Section V. F.
Tennessee Tech Rule 0240-09-06-.03(5)
Policies
Tennessee Tech's Policy related to Use of Tennessee Tech Property by Affiliated Users and for Free Speech Activities (Policy 121) can be accessed through our Policy Central website.
Amplification Schedule for Centennial Plaza
Sound amplification is permitted during the following time frames (in yellow) when
classes are in session: 
