Built in 1930, the building originally housed the university’s industrial arts program and burned in 1941. Governor Prentice Cooper appropriated funds to rebuild the facility and the building carried his name from 1941-1995. The building was renamed for Mr. Harry Crisp Sr. in 1996, in recognition of his support of UT Martin’s academic and athletics programs.
Crisp Hall is currently home to the university’s Department of Public Safety and the Office of Information Technology Services.