Best Trade Schools in Tennessee
34 schools ranked by programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#8
National Rank
34
Schools
27
Program Types
20
Certifications
3.7
Avg Programs/School
27
Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACPlumbingMachine
How We Rank Schools
Schools are ranked using a transparent composite score (0-100 points) based on verifiable data:
- Program breadth 0-20 pts
- Certification depth 0-15 pts
- Equipment/facilities 0-8 pts
- Accreditation quality 0-12 pts
- Data completeness 0-18 pts
- Outcomes (placement, salary) 0-10 pts
- Financial aid (VA, Pell, WIOA) 0-7 pts
- Partnership readiness 0-10 pts
No school pays for placement. Rankings are updated as new data is verified.
Top 15 Trade Schools in Tennessee
1
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE, HVAC Excellence, NATEF, NIMS, CNA, Hazmat
Endorsement
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Contact: Gwen Sutton —
gwen.sutton@tcatmemphis.edu
2
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
Livingston, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
1% graduation
Certifications: NATE, NATEF, NIMS
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Contact: Cliff Wightman —
clifford.wightman@tcatuppercumberland.edu
3
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
Crump, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, HVAC Excellence, NIMS, CNA
the Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)external organizationsthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
Contact: Stephen Milligan —
stephen.milligan@tcatcrump.edu
4
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG, Mastercam, NIMS
Equipment: CNC Machine, MIG Welder, Manual Mill
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Fabrication programs with BLS, CNA, EKG certifications. VA Approved accredited.
5
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville
Huntsville, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Pell EligibleTitle IV
1% graduation
Certifications: NATE, ASE, NATEF, OSHA 10, CompTIA A+, CompTIA
Network+, CompTIA Security+, CNA
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
Contact: Dwight E. Murphy —
dmurphy@tcatoneida.edu
6
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
Harriman, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, HVAC Excellence, NATEF, CompTIA A+, CompTIA
Network+, CompTIA Security+
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)external organizations
Contact: Chris Ayers —
cayers@tcatharriman.edu
7
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
Paris, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA
Security+, CCNA, CNA
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Contact: John Penn Ridgeway —
John.Ridgeway@tcathenrycarroll.edu
8
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro
Jacksboro, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, NATEF, OSHA 10, NIMS, CompTIA A+, CompTIA
Network+, CompTIA Security+
the Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)external organizationsthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
Contact: Debbie Petree —
debbie.petree@tcatjacksboro.edu
9
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Dickson, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE, HVAC Excellence, NIMS
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
Contact: Laura Travis —
laura.travis@tcatdickson.edu
10
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
Hohenwald, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE, NATEF, NIMS
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)external organizations
Contact: Kelli Kea-Carroll —
kelli.keacarroll@tcathohenwald.edu
11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
1% placement
Certifications: EPA 608, EPA 609, NATE, HVAC Excellence, NATEF, NIMS,
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)external organizations
Contact: John Penn Ridgeway —
John.Ridgeway@tcathenrycarroll.edu
12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Certifications: NATE, HVAC Excellence, NATEF, OSHA 10, CNA,
Phlebotomy
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Contact: Kelli Chaney —
kelli.chaney@tcatknoxville.edu
13
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
Morristown, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
1% graduation
Certifications: NATE, NATEF
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Contact: Susie Cox —
scox@tcatmorristown.edu
14
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryElectronics & Instrumentation
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, Phlebotomy
Equipment: AutoCAD
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
Athens, TN
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
1% placement
Certifications: NATE, NATEF, OSHA 10, NIMS
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationCommission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Contact: Susan Hatto —
Susan.hatto@tcatathens.edu
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Certifications Available
NATE24 schools
NATEF13 schools
NIMS11 schools
HVAC Excellence7 schools
CNA7 schools
OSHA 106 schools
CompTIA A+5 schools
CompTIA Network+5 schools
CompTIA Security+4 schools
Phlebotomy4 schools
ASE2 schools
AWS Welding2 schools
Hazmat Endorsement1 schools
CPR/BLS1 schools
EKG1 schools
Mastercam1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Tennessee?
There are 34 trade schools in Tennessee tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 27
different fields.
What is the best trade school in Tennessee?
Based on our composite ranking of programs, certifications, equipment, and
accreditations, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ranks #1 in Tennessee.
What are the most popular trade programs in Tennessee?
The most common programs are CAD/CAM & Drafting, IT & Networking, Construction
& Carpentry. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Tennessee trade schools?
Schools in Tennessee offer 20 different certifications including NATE, HVAC Excellence,
NATEF, NIMS, CNA.
How are trade schools in Tennessee ranked?
BOMAtlas ranks schools using a transparent composite score (0-100) based on program
breadth, certifications, equipment, accreditations, outcomes (placement rate, salary),
financial aid availability, and data quality.
How does Tennessee compare to other states for trade education?
Tennessee ranks #8 nationally with 34 schools and 8 unique program types.
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