Auto mechanic schools in Tennessee

Looking for automotive technician schools in Tennessee? There are 24, including 22 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Auto mechanics in Tennessee earn a median $50,290 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
24
Public colleges
22
Median pay in TN
$50,290
Cities with schools
9

24 automotive technician schools

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  1. Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +12

  2. Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • +1

  3. Northeast State Community College

    Blountville, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

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  5. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +6

  6. TCAT Athens

    Athens, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +3

  7. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  8. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  9. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

    Dickson, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

  10. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

    Elizabethton, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  11. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

    Harriman, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +8

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

    Hartsville, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +6

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

    Hohenwald, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +11

  14. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro

    Jacksboro, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +10

  15. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

    Jackson, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  16. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  17. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie

    McKenzie, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +3

  18. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

    McMinnville, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +8

  19. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  20. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown

    Morristown, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  21. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  22. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

    Huntsville, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +13

  23. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

    Shelbyville, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

  24. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland

    Crossville, TN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

  25. William R Moore College of Technology

    Memphis, TN · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +3

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What auto mechanics earn in Tennessee

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Auto mechanic salary in TennesseeHow to become an auto mechanic

Median pay
$50,290
$24.18 an hour
Typical range
$34,820–$79,930
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
16,210
Job growth, 2025–35
+5%
66,200 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many automotive technician schools are in Tennessee?

We list 24 schools in Tennessee with automotive technician programs: 22 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Blountville, and Athens.

Are there community college automotive technician programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 22 public colleges in Tennessee offer automotive technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does automotive technician school cost in Tennessee?

Among the 23 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,754 to $32,544. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do auto mechanics make in Tennessee?

The median pay for auto mechanics in Tennessee is $50,290 a year, and most earn between $34,820 and $79,930, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a automotive technician school in Tennessee?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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