Auto mechanic schools in Hendersonville, TN
3 schools within 30 miles of Hendersonville, TN offer automotive technician programs, and the closest is Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville in Nashville, 11 miles away. Auto mechanics in Tennessee earn a median $50,290 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 11 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in TN
- $50,290
3 automotive technician schools within 30 mi of Hendersonville, TN
School results
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN · 11 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +1
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville, TN · 19 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
Hartsville, TN · 26 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +6
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
What are the closest automotive technician schools to Hendersonville?
The closest are Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville (Nashville, 11 mi), Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (Nashville, 19 mi), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville (Hartsville, 26 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach automotive technician.
How much do automotive technician programs near Hendersonville cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $7,194 to $32,544. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do auto mechanics make near Hendersonville?
Across Tennessee, the median pay is $50,290 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Hendersonville?
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.
Auto mechanic schools in nearby cities
- Lebanon (16 mi)
- Smyrna (24 mi)
- Franklin (31 mi)
- Murfreesboro (33 mi)