Lawson Center
Welcome to Florida A&M Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center Teaching Gymnasium, a
state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility that is North Floridas pre-eminent sports
and entertainment venue. Our staff is committed to providing the highest standards
of service and to ensuring the best possible experience for both you and your guests.
The Lawson Center hosting capabilities are not limited to sporting events. We specialize
in parties, galas, concerts, meetings and conferences. The Lawson Center has a variety
of spaces designed to accomodate your event, and an experienced staff that will work
to ensure you and your guests have a memorable experience.
The Florida A & M University Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center Teaching Gymnasium was built with Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) funds and was inaugurated in April of 2009. It is the home of the FAMU College of Education's Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
The Lawson Center is primarily an educational facility. It houses four basketball/ volleyball courts on the arena floor, several classrooms, a computer lab, a human performance laboratory, a hydrotherapy room with Swimex theraputic pool and sports training area, and the 3,000 square foot HPER fitness center. It also hosts faculty and department offices.
The Lawson Center hosts FAMU Convocations and Commencement Exercises. It is also the home of the Rattler Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and the Volleyball home games. The main arena area features bleacher seating for 8470 people, a video scoreboard, and a first-class arena sound system.
Other facility features include an 80-person banquet room overlooking the arena, a dance studio with sprung floor, meeting rooms, interview rooms and classrooms that may be converted into sky boxes.
When not in use for instructional or athletic purposes, the Lawson Center is made available for other events. Concerts, entertainment events and athletic tournaments find a welcoming space under its arched roof.
| For additional Information on the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center Teaching Gymnasium, please contact: |
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Hessel | Associate Vice President, Facilities, Planning, Construction and Safety | (850) 599-8033 |
| Arthur "Thomas" Cavano | Director, Venue Management | (850) 412-5967 |
| Bruce Daniels | Administrative Coordinator | (850) 412-5966 |
Booking and Information
If you are interested in information about booking a concert, family show, or sporting event at the FAMU Lawson Center, 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 Multipurpose Center / Teaching Gymnasium is:1800 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 1800 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 1800 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 1800 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 1800 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 |
