Diesel mechanic schools in Tennessee

Looking for diesel & heavy equipment mechanic schools in Tennessee? There are 12, including 11 public colleges and 1 private career school. Diesel mechanics in Tennessee earn a median $59,190 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
12
Public colleges
11
Median pay in TN
$59,190

12 diesel & heavy equipment mechanic schools

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  1. Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Private

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

  2. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  3. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

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  5. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump

    Crump, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  6. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

    Dickson, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

  7. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

    Elizabethton, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  8. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

    Harriman, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +8

  9. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  10. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

    Livingston, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +7

  11. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

    Huntsville, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +13

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland

    Crossville, TN · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

What diesel mechanics earn in Tennessee

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

Diesel mechanic salary in TennesseeHow to become a diesel mechanic

Median pay
$59,190
$28.46 an hour
Typical range
$40,450–$80,580
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
5,720
Job growth, 2025–35
+3.6%
24,400 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 diesel & heavy equipment mechanic schools are in Tennessee?

We list 12 schools in Tennessee with diesel & heavy equipment mechanic programs: 11 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Nashville, Newbern, Crump, Dickson, and Elizabethton.

Are there community college diesel & heavy equipment mechanic programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 11 public colleges in Tennessee offer diesel & heavy equipment mechanic. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does diesel & heavy equipment mechanic school cost in Tennessee?

Among the 11 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $8,568 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 diesel mechanics make in Tennessee?

The median pay for diesel mechanics in Tennessee is $59,190 a year, and most earn between $40,450 and $80,580, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a diesel & heavy equipment mechanic 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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