The barn was shut down in 1959. According to Mr. Goodman, it was shutdown because it was cheaper
to buy things from external sources. Unlike earlier times, Sewanee was accessible and transportation was
available to people to bring food materials. Also, improvements in cold storage technology meant that
food could be refrigerated and stored for longer. As Mr. Goodman said, "It was not practical to operate
the farm."

Since its closing as the University Barn, the place has been used as a horse stables. The pasture area
adjacent to the barn was leased out to Professor David Kemp and his wife kept her horses there.
Cecil Woods leased the area after Kemp and used it to keep his horses until 1990.

After the University terminated the operations of the barn, most of the workers joined the maintenance
crew of the University. For example, Mr. Goodman transferred in 1959 and went on to be the Grounds
Supervisor. According to him,. the closing of the barn did not affect anybody adversely
the University made sure everyone who wanted a job got one.