We are so happy to partner with the JCSU CHIP Project to host the ninth annual GayCharlotte Film Festival on the historic Johnson C. Smith University Campus!
Here’s a map and some easy directions and parking tips to help you find your way!
ADDRESS: 100 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216
Parking and Location Map (click to enlarge)
Coming from Uptown
• Travel west on W. Trade St. from Uptown
• Continue onto Beatties Ford Rd.
• Turn right into campus at Dixon St.
Coming from the South of Charlotte
• Take I-77 North to Exit 10 for W. Trade St.
• Turn left onto W. Trade St.
• Continue onto Beatties Ford Rd.
• Turn right into campus at Dixon St.
Coming from the North of Charlotte
• Take I-77 South to Exit 10C for W. Trade St. and W. Fifth St.
• Continue through first light to pass W. Fifth St and continue to W. Trade St.
• Turn right onto W. Trade St.
• Continue onto Beatties Ford Rd.
• Turn right into campus at Dixon St.
Coming from I-85
• Take Exit 36 for Brookshire Blvd./HWY 16
• Follow directional signs for Uptown Charlotte
(If coming from the north, turn left onto Brookshire)
(If coming from the south, turn right onto Brookshire)
• Continue on Brookshire Blvd.
• Take exit for Beatties Ford Rd.
• Turn left onto Beatties Ford Rd.
• Turn left into campus at Dixon St.
Public Transportation
You can take CATS Bus Route 7 from the Charlotte Transit Center to Johnson C. Smith University. One-way fare is $2.20, payable in exact change (cash only) to the driver. Click here for more information on bus routes and schedules.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: Transit Center Departure & JCSU Arrival Times
Times below are Depart Transit Center / Arrive at JCSU
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: JCSU Departure & Transit Center Arrival Times
Departs from Beatties Ford & Trade St. Allow for an extra 5-10 minutes prior to departure.
Times below are Depart JCSU / Arrive at Transit Center
SATURDAY: Transit Center Departure & JCSU Arrival Times
Times below are Depart Transit Center / Arrive at JCSU
SATURDAY: JCSU Departure & Transit Center Arrival Times
Departs from Beatties Ford & Trade St. Allow for an extra 5-10 minutes prior to departure.
Times below are Depart JCSU / Arrive at Transit Center
SUNDAY: Transit Center Departure & JCSU Arrival Times
Times below are Depart Transit Center / Arrive at JCSU
SUNDAY: JCSU Departure & Transit Center Arrival Times
Departs from Beatties Ford & Trade St. Allow for an extra 5-10 minutes prior to departure.
Times below are Depart JCSU / Arrive at Transit Center
