Sodexo to Become New Food Service Provider for Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tn., April 18, 2022 - Sodexo, a food service and facilities management leader, will become the new food service provider for Austin Peay State University beginning July 1, 2022. As part of the 15-year contract, Sodexo will provide a superior residential dining program for Austin Peay’s students by funding a new residence dining location at the university’s main campus in Clarksville, Tennessee, as well a renovation of the food court. These investments — part of Sodexo’s “WOW” dining program developed specifically for Austin Peay — will support the institution in attracting and retaining students by promoting dining as a differentiator.   

We’re excited to become the new food service leader for Austin Peay and look forward to seeing the many ways in which the newly renovated and relocated dining facilities will positively impact the campus community, said Tom Dorer, Regional Vice President of Operations for Sodexo. We’re confident that these investments will ‘WOW’ the Austin Peay community.

When complete, the new Food Hall @ Catherine Evans Harvill Hall will provide students with wholesome, made-from-scratch menus, on-trend dining options, innovative scan-and-go technologies with contactless payments, and a commercial-grade cooking station where students can create their own fun dishes as part of a hands-on experience. Partnerships with Clarksville area businesses and restaurateurs will bring local food favorites to campus to build upon community engagement. 

Additional features of Sodexo’s dining program at Austin Peay include the introduction of national brands like Panda Express and a full-service Chick-fil-A, the development of a modern, outdoor, grab-and-go café in the Academic Sciences area of campus and upgraded meal plan options for students, faculty and staff.  

Sodexo truly demonstrated an understanding of the culture of Austin Peay and of the needs of the many Governors who rely on our food service and dining program, said Cecil Wilson, Director of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services at Austin Peay. Together we will build a dining program that drives the spirit of Austin Peay, brings students together and creates an exciting vision for the future of dining.

Sodexo’s Campus segment provides facilities management and food service to universities across the U.S. and globally. With nearly 50 years of experience, Sodexo focuses on improving and impacting the student experience every day, for today and tomorrow. 

About Sodexo North America

Sodexo North America is part of a global, Fortune 500 company with a presence in 56 countries. Sodexo is a leading provider of integrated food facilities management and other services that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities, and improve quality of life for millions of customers in corporate, education, healthcare, senior living, government, Sodexo Live! and other environments daily. The company employs 125,000 people at thousands of sites in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, and indirectly supports tens of thousands of additional jobs through its annual purchases of $20B in goods and services from small to large businesses. Sodexo is committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and safety, while upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility and ethical business conduct. In support of local communities across the U.S., in 2021, the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation mobilized more than 11,000 volunteers to distribute 1.8 million meals to help 2.5 million children and adults meet their immediate food needs. Since 1996, the Stop Hunger Foundation has contributed $38 million to help feed children in America impacted by hunger. To learn more about Sodexo, visit us.sodexo.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.