Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center

Welcome to FAMU's Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center Teaching Gymnasium
The Alfred "Al" Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility that is North Florida's preeminent sports and entertainment venue. Our staff is committed to providing the highest standard of service and ensuring the best possible experience for you and your guests.

The Lawson Center's 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.

Al Lawson 2009 ribbon cutting ceremony

The Florida A & M University Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center Teaching Gymnasium was built with Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) funds and was inaugurated April 8th of 2009. It is the home of the FAMU College of Education's Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Al Lawson Facility Features

  • 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 a Swimex therapeutic pool and sports training area, and a 3,000-square-foot HPER fitness center. It also houses 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 8,470 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 a 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.

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 additional Information on Al Lawson please contact:

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, Alfred Lawson Center
(850) 412-5966

 

FOR TICKET INFORMATION  PLEASE CALL:
FAMU Athletics Ticket Office
P: (850) 599-3141
E: famuboxoffice@famu.edu