Public technical college offering career-focused diplomas in skilled trades and healthcare across East Tennessee.
TCAT Morristown offers 19 diploma and certificate programs tailored to regional workforce needs, including automotive technology, aviation maintenance, building construction, practical nursing, welding, and industrial trades. Programs operate on a year-round trimester system with full-time classes meeting five days a week for six hours daily. Students can earn credentials ranging from one trimester (432 hours) to five trimesters (2,160 hours), with many programs designed for completion within one year.
The college operates from its main campus at 821 West Louise Avenue in Morristown, plus an airport extension and a Greene County instructional service center. A $14 million advanced manufacturing and mechatronics facility was completed in 2020. The college is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and maintains a strong focus on hands-on, industry-aligned training.
Admission is first-come, first-served based on completed applications. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or hold a high school diploma/equivalent, declare an occupational objective, and demonstrate reasonable potential for success. Program-specific requirements vary; for example, truck driving requires a DOT physical and valid driver's license, while practical nursing requires passing the HESI A2 entrance exam.
The college reports a 91% employment rate for graduates in their field of training and a 96% licensure pass rate. Students graduate with zero student loan debt on average. Three programs—Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting, Robotics-Industrial Automation, and Truck Driving—are marketed as 'Career in a Year' options.