Residential Life
Jobe & Murphy Halls
Hall Description
Jobe and Murphy Halls have five residential floors in a five floor building. It is a renovated co-ed traditional hall. Jobe/Murphy is the same building with half of it being named Jobe and the other half Murphy.
JOBE: Jobe Hall is open to any major.
MURPHY: Murphy Hall is home to the Honors Specialty Hall. Students who want to live in Murphy must be an active member in the Honors Program. You can visit the Honors Program website for more information about the overall program.
Room Information
Most residential rooms are standard male and female double rooms, with some single
rooms (mostly male) and triple rooms (mostly male). Male rooms are located on the
first, fourth, and fifth floors with female rooms on the second and third floors.
- HALL AMENITIES
Overall Building:
- Emergency Phone (located outside the front entrance)
- Security: Student ID Access/Security Cameras
- Fire Alarm/Smoke Detectors/Sprinkler System
- Tornado Watch/Warning Alarm System
- Elevator (Jobe and Murphy) (Very Small)
- ADA Access (Murphy Only)
- Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
- Parking for Residents
Floor Jobe Murphy Lobby - Social Area
- TV and Ping Pong
- Guest Restroom
- Digital Display
- General Posting Board
- Hand Sanitizer Station
- Vending Machines (Drinks/Snacks)
- Passive Programming Board
- Recycling Station
- Staff Office Rm 229B
- Oracle Newspaper Stand
- Hall Director Apartment Rm 221
- Social Area
- TV and Ping Pong
- Guest Restroom
- Passive Programming Board
- Vending Machines (Drinks/Snacks)
- Recycling Station
- General Posting Board
- Hall Director Office Rm 224
- Staff Posting Board
- Hand Sanitizer Station
- Temperature Check Station
1st - Laundry Room
- Water Dispenser
- Storm Shelter
- General Posting Board
- Restroom (with showers)
- Passive Programming Board
- Storm Shelter
- Laundry Room
- Water Dispenser
2nd (Left Side) - Kitchen
- Stove, Sink, and Microwave
- Water Dispenser
- Passive Programming Board
- Restroom (with showers)
- Meeting Room 201
- Study Room/Library Rm 202
- Restroom (with showers)
- Water Dispenser
- Kitchen
- Stove and Sink
2nd (Right Side) - Restroom (with showers)
- General Posting Board
- Classroom/Meeting Area Rm 201
- Restroom (with showers)
- Passive Programming Board
3rd - General Posting Board
- Water Dispenser
- Restroom (with showers)
- Passive Programming Board
- Restroom (with showers)
- Water Dispenser
4th - General Posting Board
- Water Dispenser
- Restroom (with showers)
- Water Dispenser
- Restroom (with showers)
- Passive Programming Board
5th - General Posting Board
- Water Dispenser
- Restroom (with showers)
- TV Room 518
- Study Room 527
- Lounge
- Study Room 512
- Water Dispenser
- Restroom (with showers)
- Study Room 523
- Meeting Area Rm 522
- Passive Programming Board
- ROOM AMENITIES
IMPORTANT NOTES: All rooms come with one set of furniture per student. Any dimensions listed are approximate and could vary greatly depending on type and location of room.
We list general dimensions of the closets and windows to give you an idea of things to bring. If you are looking for exact measurements, we suggest you wait until you get here and check into your room.
Bed Frame Metal, Can Be Lofted App. 4 Feet
OPTIONAL: Ladder/Rail Requested At Move-In
NOTE: 1st floor room beds can be fully lofted but ceiling height will prevent desks from being utilized under partially lofted bedBlinds Mini Blinds Provided For Windows
REQUIRED: Tension Rod Required For CurtainsCable TV Cable Television Channels And Important Information
REQUIRED: Coaxial CableChair Rolling Chair Closet App. 2 Feet Deep x 3 Feet 8.5 Inches Wide
Measurements Represent Closet InsideDesk Has Top Hideaway Table For More Surface Space Dresser Three Drawers With Top Hideaway Table For More Surface Space Electrical Outlet(s) 6 Plugs HVAC Ability To Control Temperature 68 To 75 Degrees Internet Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet Only
REQUIRED: Internet And Device RegistrationMattress Double, Single, And Triple Rooms: Standard Twin
Super Single Rooms: Full SizeMedicine Cabinet Usually Couple Small Shelves Inside Night Stand One Drawer With Bottom Shelf Phone Standard Phone With Optional Voice Mail/Long-Distance Calling
OPTIONAL: Contact Telecommunications For Set-UpRecycling Basket Small Shared Basket To Help Students Bring Items To The Lobby Window(s) App. 5 Feet 10.5 Inches Tall x 3 Feet 10.5 Inches Wide
These Dimensions Made Larger To Accommodate Most Windows - ROOM TYPES
- » Single Room
- One-person room
- Jobe single rooms: Jobe 103, 104, 108, 203, 209, 303, 307, 403, 407, 502, 503, 507, 512, 513, 514, 515, and 516.
- Murphy single rooms: 104, 108, 205, 209, 310, 410, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507,
and 508.
Single Room Closet Closet (floor to bottom shelf) Window(s) - » Super Single Room
A super single room is a double room that was converted into a single room. During renovation, some of the space in the double room was needed for pipes/construction needs. Do to the decrease in space, we converted these into super single rooms. Super single rooms only exist in Murphy Hall. Super single rooms include: Murphy 111, 208, 303, 309, 403, 409.
Super Single Room Closet Closet (floor to bottom of shelf) Window(s) - » Double Room
This would be a room that is designed for 2 people to live in. The majority of rooms in Jobe & Murphy Hall are double rooms.
Double Room 12 feet 3.5 inches deep x 16 feet 4 inches wide Closet Closet (floor to bottom of shelf) Window(s) - » Triple Room
This would be a room that is designed for 3 people to live in. Rooms include: Jobe 105, 106, 107, 313, 413, 501, 511 and Murphy 105, 106, 107, 115.
Triple Room Room 14 feet 6 inches deep x 16 feet wide Closet Closet (floor to bottom of shelf) Window(s)
IMPORTANT NOTES: All dimensions listed are approximate and could vary greatly depending on type and location of room.
Unfortunately, not all rooms are exactly the same size within the same room type. We list general dimensions to give you an idea of the room's size. If you are looking for exact measurements, we suggest you wait until you get here and check into your room. If you are looking to bring carpet, area rugs may be your best option.
- » Single Room
- ROOM LAYOUTS
- GALLERY
Hall Specifics
Murphy NickName |
Honors Specialty Hall |
Hall Director | Joseph Page Murphy, Room 224 |
Assistant Director | Kashmoney Pride Pinkerton, Room 209 |
Built | 1969 |
Last Renovated | 2015 |
Capacity | 282 Residents |
Staff Office/Phone | Jobe, Room 229B 931-372-5281 |
Physical Address/Map Information
Jobe | 35 Golden Eagle Cir., Cookeville, TN 38505 |
Murphy | 25 Golden Eagle Cir., Cookeville, TN 38505 |
Building Codes | Jobe - JOBE Murphy - MURP |
Location | Pinkerton Quad |
Campus Maps | Maps |