TSU Students Steamed After 2 Weeks Without Water

NASHVILLE, TN -- Residents of one Tennessee State University dorm returned to campus only to find their home-away-from-home was having problems with hot water. Now, two weeks since the beginning of the spring semester, the problem is still unsolved.

A ruptured tank at Wilson Hall, one of the main residences for women at TSU, has caused what school officials say is an "uneven distribution" of water throughout the building. To repair the problem, water is shut off and residents are given "alternative facilities." Those alternatives include walking to other dorms or the gym to take showers.

“It's really unsafe to walk in the gym," student Shayla Conley told Fox 17. "There's no doors. There's no curtains and the dudes, boys be playing basketball. They're walking in and out. There's no security guards in there so they could walk in there while we have our towels on."

In addition to the water issues, a group of residents shared photos with News Channel 5 of a mushroom growing from behind a bathroom mirror.

In a statement, the school "deeply apologized" for the problem.

Tennessee State University deeply apologizes to students and all others impacted by a housing issue in one of its residence halls. Because of unforeseen circumstances, including a ruptured tank, hot water is not being distributed evenly through the various floors of the building. University officials have had ongoing communication with students and talked with parents regarding repairs and temporary accommodations. The university is working diligently to resolve the issue.

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