Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crump

Crump, Tennessee, United States · Est. 1965 · Technical / Vocational College

Public technical college offering workforce-ready certificates and diplomas in high-demand trades.

  • Established 1965 as part of Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology system
  • Public technical college with 243 students and 13 faculty members
  • Located in Crump, Tennessee on 10-acre suburban campus
  • Offers 21+ certificate and diploma programs in trades, healthcare, and technology
  • Accredited by Council on Occupational Education (COE)
  • 2024 expansion: $12.9 million building for Farming Operations Technology program

Academics

TCAT Crump offers certificates and diplomas across 21+ programs tailored to regional workforce needs, including Administrative Office Technology, Collision Repair, Computer Information Systems, Welding, HVAC, Industrial Electricity, Practical Nursing, and emerging fields like Farming Operations Technology. The college operates on a year-round trimester system with full-time preparatory classes meeting five days a week for six hours daily. Programs range from 432 hours (one trimester) to 2,160 hours (five trimesters), with most career-focused programs completable within one year.

Admissions

Admission is first-come, first-served based on completed application date. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or hold a high school diploma/GED, declare an occupational objective, and demonstrate reasonable potential for success. Selective Service registration is required for eligible males. Program-specific requirements vary; for example, Practical Nursing requires passing the HESI entrance exam, while Truck Driving has its own cost and prerequisite structure. The college offers flexible enrollment options including dual enrollment and support for veteran and active-duty students.

Campus & Student Life

The main campus occupies 10 acres in suburban Crump, with additional instructional sites at Adamsville High School and Chester County High School. The college provides student services including disability accommodations, job placement assistance, bookstore access, and online learning platforms (D2L, Microsoft Teams). Student activities and organizations are available, and the college emphasizes zero student loan debt at graduation through financial aid and scholarship opportunities including TNPromise and the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant.

Outcomes

Recent data shows 192 students earned certificates or diplomas, with 135 (70%) employed in their field of study. The Practical Nursing program at the Parsons campus achieved a 100% NCLEX pass rate for the 2025 graduating class. The college serves 19 veteran students annually and emphasizes rapid workforce entry, with most programs designed for completion within one year, positioning graduates for immediate employment in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand careers.

Founded
1965
Type
Technical / Vocational College
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationTennessee Board of Regents; Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology system
Websitehttps://www.tcatcrump.edu/
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
15
Avg career outcomes
Not yet verified
70% placed
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources