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Safety & Security

The University of Tennessee Space Institute strives to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus. With a rotating staff of officers that patrol our campus and are always available to assist you.

Emergency Contacts

Emergency 9-911

UTSI Security Service

  • 931-588-6060 (M-F 4:30pm-7:30am & Weekends 24 Hours)
  • 931-393-7208/931-308-8072 (M-F Daytime Security)

UTSI Safety/Emergency Management

  • 931-393-7208 (M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm)
  • 931-308-8072 (Evenings & Weekends)

Safety Reference Contacts

Franklin County Sheriff 
(non-emergency) 931-962-0123

Estill Springs Fire Dept.
(non-emergency) 931-649-2121

UTSI Facilities – Susan Murphy, Director
931-393-7311

Southern Middle Tennessee Medical Center (Franklin County) 
931-967-8200

Contact Us


Safety and Health Officer
Leo Bonner
Ph: 931-393-7208
Email: lbonner@utsi.edu


Overnight Security Officer
Nighttime Phone:
931-588-6060

Safety and Security Officer
Daytime Phone:
931-393-7208


Accountability Reporting
In the event of a major emergency, visit TNReconnect | University of Tennessee to self-report your status.