Southwestern Hall

Southwestern Hall, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a historic building on the campus of Rhodes College. Formerly known as Palmer Hall, the building was renamed in April 2019 to honor a name with a rich tradition and history at the college. The decision to change the name was made after a discernment committee spent the 2018-2019 school year studying the issue and soliciting feedback. The board of trustees accepted the recommendation and voted to retire the name of Palmer Hall. Southwestern Hall now stands as a symbol of the college's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.