Jake Gaither
Gaither Gymnasium, 1755 Wahnish Way, was completed in 1963 and has been the center of Florida A&M University educational, athletics, and cultural activities for decades. It is an Education and General Services building. Its primary operations are funded by the FAMU E&G budget, so E&G events such as curriculum-related and general services-related activities are supported without charge. By Florida Board of Governors regulation, all other use must be self-supporting.
The gymnasuim has a maximum capacity of 3300 attendees. It is comprised of a single sports court and retractable bleachers, which double the size of the floor for larger events when retracted. The total floor area when bleachers are retracted in 13,786 sq.ft.
| For additional Information on the Jake Gaither Gymnasium, please contact: |
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Hessel | Associate Vice President, Facilities, Planning, Construction and Safety | (850) 599-8033 |
| A. Thomas Cavano | Director, Venue Management | (850) 412-5967 |
| Bruce Daniels | Administrative Coordinator | (850) 412-5966 |
Booking and Information
On-campus departments and organizations must book Jake Gaither Gymnasium through the iStrike system. https://famu.campuslabs.com/engage/
If you are interested in information about booking a concert, family show, or sporting event at the Jake Gaither Gymnasium, please call (850) 412-5966.
Downloadable Forms:
Media credentials must be approved by the promoter a minimum of one week prior to
event day.
To request a media credential for a FAMU sporting event, please email a formal request
to Vaughn Wilson, Director of Sports Information or call (850) 599-3200.
To request a media credential to a non-sporting event, please email a formal request
to Alonda Thomas, Director of Media Relations or call (850) 412-5211.
You must be an accredited member of the media on assignment to be considered. For
more information regarding media credentials, please contact the FAMU Director of
Media Relations, Alonda Thomas at (850) 412-5211.
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Driving Directions
The address to the Florida A&M University Jake Gaither Gymnasium is: 1735 Wahnish WayTallahassee, FL 32307
| 1. | Start out going EAST on CAPITAL CIR SW/ FL-263 toward S LAKE BRADFORD RD/ CR-2205. | 1.7 mi |
| 2. | Turn LEFT onto SPRINGHILL RD/ CR-2203. | 1.7 mi |
| 3. | Turn RIGHT onto W ORANGE AVE/ FL-373. | 0.8 mi |
| 4. | Turn LEFT onto WAHNISH WAY. | 0.8 mi |
| 5. | End at 1735 Wahnish Way Tallahassee, FL 32307 | |
| Estimated Time: 9 minutes • Estimated Distance: 5.06 miles |
| 1. | Go WEST on APALACHEE PKWY/US-27 S/FL-20 E toward Monroe ST. | |
| 2. | Turn LEFT onto US-27/FL-61/S MONROE ST. Continue to follow FL-61/S MONROE ST. | 0.5 mi |
| 3. | Turn RIGHT onto E OAKLAND AVE. | 0.1 mi |
| 4. | E OAKLAND AVE becomes FAMU WAY. | 0.5 mi |
| 5. | Turn LEFT onto WAHNISH WAY. | 0.5 mi |
| 6. | End at 1735 Wahnish Way Tallahassee, FL 32307 | |
| Estimated Time: 6 minutes • Estimated Distance: 2.59 miles |
| 1. | Go SOUTH on FL-61 S/THOMASVILLE RD. | 4.9 mi |
| 2. | Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US-27/FL-61/FL-63/N MONROE ST. Continue to follow FL-61. | 1.3 mi |
| 3. | Turn RIGHT onto E OAKLAND AVE. | 0.1 mi |
| 4. | E OAKLAND AVE becomes FAMU WAY. | 0.5 mi |
| 5. | Turn LEFT onto WAHNISH WAY. | 0.5 mi |
| 6. | End at 1735 Wahnish Way Tallahassee, FL 32307 | |
| Estimated Time: 14 minutes • Estimated Distance: 6.51 miles |
| 1. | Start out going SOUTHEAST on W TENNESSEE ST/US-90 E/FL-10 E toward BICYCLE RD. | 3.4 mi |
| 2. | Turn RIGHT onto STADIUM DR W/BRYAN ST. Continue to follow STADIUM DR W. | 1.1 mi |
| 3. | Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto W GAINES ST. | 0.8 mi |
| 4. | Turn RIGHT onto RAILROAD AVE. | 0.2 mi |
| 5. | RAILROAD AVE becomes WAHNISH WAY. | 0.5 mi |
| 6. | End at 1735 Wahnish Way Tallahassee, FL 32307 | |
| Estimated Time: 12 minutes • Estimated Distance: 6.01 miles |
| FOR TICKET INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Athletics Ticket Office (850) 599-3141 Email: famuboxoffice@famu.edu |
